| Vocational Board Developed Course (AHC20116 & AHC30116) |
| 2 UNIT |
| Category B |
| Certificate ll or lll in Agriculture |
What will I be doing in this course?
Topics Covered:-
Students concentrate on developing a range of skills required to work effectively and safely in the Agricultural and Horticultural Industries. Units covered are;
| · Install, maintain and repair fencing | · Treat weeds |
| · Participate in WHS procedures | · Care for health and welfare of livestock |
| · Work effectively in the industry | · Apply chemicals under supervision |
| · Participate in workplace communication | · Observe and report on weather |
| · Handling livestock using basic techniques | · Carry out regular livestock observation |
| · Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | · Operate tractors |
| · Carry out basic electric fencing operation | · Operate basic machinery and equipment |
| · Operate quad bikes | · Provide feed for livestock |
| · Identify and mark livestock | · Monitor water supplies |
How will I be assessed?
VET courses involve continuous and ongoing assessment. Students need to be able to show competence in a variety of ways such as performance, oral communication, production of documents, tests etc. Some competencies are assessed in the workplace. Students will be progressively assessed as ‘competent’ or ‘not yet competent’ in individual units.
External assessment
The Higher School Certificate examination for Primary Industries is optional for non-ATAR students who do not have to sit the HSC. For those students sitting the HSC, it will involve a written examination consisting of multiple-choice items, short answers and extended response items. HSC exam covers work done in Year 11 and Year 12.
How will this course help me in the future?
VET courses provide students with the dual credentials and advanced standing at TAFE. Successful students will receive a Certificate III, II or Statement of Attainment in Primary Industries. If electing to sit a HSC exam, a mark will contribute towards their ATAR (provided they have the right subject combination). Students may elect to not sit the HSC and will still receive a Certificate I, II, III or Statement of Attainment.
What else do I need to know?
• Allow a cost of $40. In addition students need to supply their own safety glasses and work gloves, some transport cost for Work Placement may have to be met by the student.
• This course involves 70 hours of compulsory work placement.
Whom should I contact for more information?
Mr Terry Argent