Course Overview
This course provides the foundational skills and knowledge needed to begin or further a career in agriculture, horticulture, or other rural-based industries. It is ideal for individuals looking to work hands-on in outdoor environments across a range of settings including farms, land management sites, wholesale nurseries and community-based projects.
This qualification suits those with an interest in working on the land—operating machinery, maintaining natural areas, or supporting primary production. It supports a broad understanding of rural operations, with the flexibility to tailor electives toward agricultural work, conservation activities, or mixed rural duties.
Skills You'll Gain
Entry Requirements
While there are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, students undertaking this course will need to complete their training and assessment in a workplace environment or attend Landscape Skills yard for practical activities where applicable to fulfil the practical requirements of this course.
Downloads & Fact Sheets
Units of Competency
| Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| AHCWHS302 | Contribute to workplace health and safety processes |
| AHCPCM204 | Recognise plants |
| AHCNSY308 | Maintain nursery plants |
| AHCIRG338 | Troubleshoot irrigation systems |
| AHCSOL305 | Prepare growing media |
| AHCNSY313 | Implement a propagation plan |
| AHCWRK320 | Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
| AHCBIO303 | Apply biosecurity measures |
| AHCBIO301 | Identify and report signs of unusual disease or pest |
| AHCCHM307 | Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases |
| AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals |
| AHCPMG301 | Control weeds |
| AHCPMG302 | Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
| AHCBER302 | Work effectively in a biosecurity emergency response |
| AHCPCM306 | Provide information on plants and their culture |
| AHCPCM305 | Implement a plant nutrition program |
Course Details
Everything you need to know
$8,500 - Training and Assessment
$7,000 - RPL for full course
$7,000 RPL plus $500 per trained unit up to a maximum of $8,500
This course may be eligible for government-subsidised funding including:
* all funding options are subject to eligibility
1 month - 24 months subject to experience
Training is delivered through:
- Blended online and workplace-based delivery
- One of our training yards 🔗
Nationally Recognised Qualification in AHC32822 Certificate III in Rural Operations
Payment Options
Payment options are available for this course and can be discussed prior to course commencement. An invoice will be provided prior to any payment request.
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