Qualification Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for general job roles in agriculture including livestock production, cropping or in the case of mixed farming workplaces, both cropping and livestock. Job roles vary across different industry sectors and may include:
- Farm or station hand
- Farm or station worker
- Livestock transport driver
Individuals with this qualification perform tasks under broad supervision involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a wide variety of contexts, which will involve discretion and judgement in selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources and applying contingency measures during work.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Units of Competency
Every course is made up of a specific number of core and elective units, this will vary between qualifications. The Packaging Rules specify the exact number of core and elective units that students must complete to finish their chosen qualification and to be issued with a certificate.
The core units are mandatory and every student must undertake the core units listed, however students may be able to choose the elective units that are particularly relevant to them, their employment, or career path.
A unit of competency that has been successfully completed through previous study either with Orion or another RTO, may be eligible for credit transfer. If a credit transfer is applied, students will not be required to study that unit again.
How to Choose Your Elective Units
Orion Training offers a specific selection of elective units of competency. We have identified this selection as those most essential to gain the skills required by industry. They are also the preferred units of the majority of Orion clients and students.
To get started;
Read the Qualification Packaging Rules below to confirm the number of elective units you will need to complete for your chosen qualification. Check the list of electives units provided in this information pack.
You will find that either;
A. The list contains the exact number of elective units required – this means that Orion has pre-selected the electives in consultation with industry and you are not required to make a selection; OR
B. The list contains more elective units than the number specified in the packaging rules – this means that
you will need to select the correct number of electives as stated in the packaging rules.
If you need assistance please contact Orion on 07 3392 7055
Qualification Structure
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 16 units of competency;
2 core units plus
14 elective units, of which:
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- 5 units must be from group A
- 5 units not already selected must be from groups A or B
- the remaining 4 units must be selected from groups A, B, C or D, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course
- elective units from group D can only be selected where required as a prerequisite.
NOTE: Orion does not offer elective Units of Competency from Group C and does not offer any units with pre-requisite requirements. Therefore, Group C and D units have not been listed in the following tables.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Also available upon request;
- Cropping and harvesting
- Chemical application and handling
- Property Infrastructure
- Irrigation
- Machinery
- Transport
- Pest Management
Qualification Fees and Payments
Orion will provide you with the total costs associated with completing your chosen qualification prior to enrolment. There are no hidden charges in our fees, the price quoted is inclusive of administration costs, textbooks, resources, assessment materials and the issuing of your qualification.
Course Duration
Orion is very flexible with the timeframe for you to complete your qualification, and where possible allow you to structure your study around the demands of your family and work commitments. There are several other factors, which may determine the duration of your course and the time you will need each week to dedicate to your studies.
Core Units
AHCWHS302 Contribute to work health and safety processes
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to workplace health and safety procedures, including applying policies and procedures, assisting in hazard identification and risk control, and observing safe practices during work operations.
The unit applies to individuals who contribute to workplace health and safety processes under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements.
NOTES:
- The terms ‘occupational health and safety’ (OHS) and ‘work health and safety’ (WHS) are equivalent and generally either can be used in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the model WHS Lawshave not been implemented, registered training organisations (RTOs) are advised to contextualise this unit of competency by referring to existing WHS legislative requirements.
- The model WHS laws include the model WHS Act, model WHS Regulations, and model WHS Codes of Practice. See Safe Work Australia for further information.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector: Work Health and Safety (WHS)
AHCWRK320 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply environmentally sustainable work practices.
The unit applies to individuals who apply environmentally sustainable work practices under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements and sustainability and biosecurity practices.
No licencing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector: Work (WRK)
Elective Units
Group A
AHCLSK301 Administer medication to livestock
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply preventative health treatments and other medications to livestock under professional supervision.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.
This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities and work in a range of known contexts.
In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector: Livestock (LSK)
AHCLSK305 Maintain livestock water supplies
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain livestock water supplies.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.
This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities and work in a range of known contexts.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector: Livestock (LSK)
AHCLSK308 Identify and draft livestock
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and draft or sort animals for sale, breeding or other enterprise requirements.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.
This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities and work in a range of known contexts.
All units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector: Livestock (LSK)
AHCLSK309 Implement animal health control programs
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement animal health control programs.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.
This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities and work in a range of known contexts.
All units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector: Livestock (LSK)
AHCLSK311 Implement feeding plans for livestock
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor available pasture for grazing and implementing a feeding plan.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.
This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities and work in a range of known contexts.
All units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector: Livestock (LSK)
AHCLSK318 Rear newborn and young livestock
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to rear newborn and young livestock.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.
This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities and work in a range of known contexts.
All units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector: Livestock (LSK)
AHCLSK320 Coordinate and monitor livestock transport
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely and efficiently transport livestock to a destination within specified timeframes.
Animal welfare and low stress stock handling principles and practices are to be observed at all times.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.
This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources and complete routine activities.
All units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector: Livestock (LSK)
AHCLSK323 Maintain and monitor feed stocks
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and monitor livestock feed stocks.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.
This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities and work in a range of known contexts.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector: Livestock (LSK)
AHCLSK325 Castrate livestock
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to castrate young animals.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.
This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities and work in a range of known contexts.
All units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector: Livestock (LSK)
AHCLSK342 Prepare animals for parturition
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to feed and care for animals through the latter stages of pregnancy to birthing.
The unit applies to individuals who prepare animals for parturition under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, animal welfare legislative, regulatory and codes of practice requirements in particular the risks associated with Q fever, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.
In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit – Nil
Unit Sector: Livestock (LSK)
AHCWRK315 Respond to emergencies
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise and respond to workplace emergencies.
The unit applies to individuals who respond to emergencies under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements and manufacturer specifications.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector: Work (WRK)
AHCWRK317 Coordinate work site activities
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate work site activities for small-scale projects. The unit applies to individuals who coordinate work site activities under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements and sustainability practices.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector: Work (WRK)
AHCWRK322 Conduct site inspections
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct a site inspection, including verification of the location, ownership, orientation and boundaries of a site.
The unit applies to individuals who conduct site inspections under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector: Work (WRK)
Group B
ACMGEN311 Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to follow animal health management practices to monitor animal health via daily observations of behaviour and condition. The animals may include a range of species housed long-term or cared for short-term in a workplace.
This unit applies to individuals undertaking animal care activities in small to large scale animal facilities where it may be necessary to care for a range of animal species and to monitor the wellbeing of healthy, ill or injured animals. They work under broad direction, typically in a team environment, and are required to take responsibility for their own work, including carrying out assigned tasks, organising processes, solving routine problems and working to schedules.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to Commonwealth and state/territory health and safety and animal welfare regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector: General Animal Care (GEN)
ACMGEN312 Provide nutritional requirements for animals
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare rations based on animal species needs and availability of food products.
The unit applies to individuals working in the animal care industry who feed and provide nutritional requirements for animals, in a range of small to large facilities. They work under broad direction, typically in a team environment and are required to take responsibility for their own work, including carrying out assigned tasks, organising processes, solving routine problems and working to schedules.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to Commonwealth and state/territory health and safety and animal welfare regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector: General Animal Care (GEN)
AHCLSK303 Carry out feedlot operations
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out feedlot operations
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes or practice and sustainability practices.
This unit applies to corporate, small scale or opportunity lot feeding of cattle, sheep and goats.
This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities and work in a range of known contexts.
In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector: Livestock (LSK)
AHCLSK306 Coordinate and monitor production performance
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate resources and monitor the work of others within an intensive production process.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.
This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work, including limited responsibility for the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector: Livestock (LSK)
AHCLSK313 Monitor livestock production growing environment
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor livestock production growing environments.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.
This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities and work in a range of known contexts.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector: Livestock (LSK)
AHCLSK326 Mix and mill standard stockfeed
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to mix and mill feed for intensive livestock production.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.
This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities and work in a range of known contexts.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit – Nil.
Unit Sector: Livestock (LSK)
AHCLSK327 Collect, store and administer colostrum
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect colostrum from lactating animals and processing the colostrum to support newborn animals.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.
This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities and work in a range of known contexts.
All units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector: Livestock (LSK)
AHCLSK330 Implement procedures for calving
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for calving, observe and support cows at calving and monitor after calf is born.
The unit applies to individuals who implement procedures for calving under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, animal welfare legislative, regulatory and codes of practice requirements in particular the risks associated with Q fever, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.
In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector: Livestock (LSK)
AHCLSK343 Prepare for and implement natural mating of livestock
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and implement natural mating of livestock.
The unit applies to individuals who prepare for and implement natural mating of livestock under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, animal welfare legislative, regulatory and codes of practice requirements, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.
In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit – Nil
Unit Sector: Livestock (LSK)
Classroom Based Learning
This pathway involves trainees completing work related training and assessment activities with a face a face approach classroom based training facility. Incorporating work based scenarios, role plays, projects and activities.. Trainers will support students through their qualification with the reinforcement of work based environment.
Workplace Training and Assessment
This pathway involves trainees completing work related training and assessment activities. All work-based training and assessment combines face-to-face and/or online training with self-paced activities to reinforce learning. Trainer visits and student support whilst in their training periods.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Trainees who consider that they are already competent in one or more of the Units of Competence in this qualification have the right to have that competency recognised without participating in a learning process. This pathway requires the trainee to demonstrate current competence or provide evidence of prior learning, including prior completion of units of competency included in the qualification for which Credit Transfer can be granted. Trainees are supported throughout the process by Orion staff.
Distance Learning
This delivery mode involves the use of self-paced training manuals to provide the relevant training and assessment tasks. Trainer support will be available by telephone and/or email throughout the duration of the qualification. Completed activities and assessment tasks will be submitted to the trainer via post or email. Student support is also available via email or phone depending on student needs.
Online learning
This delivery mode consists of eLearning system registration via Catapult. This delivery mode involves the use of self-paced online eLearning actives and assessments. Trainer and student support will be available to guide the student through their chosen qualification by telephone and/or email throughout the duration of the qualification. Completed activities and assessment tasks will be submitted to the trainer via post or email.
Mixed Mode
This pathway involves trainees completing work related training and assessment activities utilising combined delivery modes. Delivery options include classroom based training, one on one training sessions, incorporation of eLearning actives, work based scenarios, role plays, projects and activities. The trainer and Training Support Co-ordinator will support students through their qualification with the reinforcement of a work based environment.
Student Handbook
