AHC30122 Certificate III in Agriculture (Traineeship)

Core units:

AHCWHS302 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes

AHCWRK320 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective units:

AHCBAC315 Establish agricultural crops

AHCBAC316 Maintain agricultural crops

AHCBAC317 Undertake agricultural crop harvesting activities*

AHCLSK368 Comply with industry animal welfare requirements*

AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals

AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases

AHCINF208 Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures

AHCINF307 Plan and construct conventional fencing

AHCLSK344 Administer treatments to livestock

AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws

AHCMOM216 Operate side by side utility vehicles

AHCMOM302 Perform machinery maintenance

AHCMOM305 Operate specialised machinery and equipment

AHCMOM311 Operate precision control technology

AHCMOM317 Operate tractors with attachments

*One elective unit to be selected at time of enrolment

What are the entry requirements for this Training Program?

All students must complete the enrolment process to undertake the training program including a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment and Pre-Training Review to ensure the training program is suitable for the student to enrol.

To be able to undertake a Traineeship you must be:

• 15 years or older;
• Employed with a registered employer and entered into a formal training contract through the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network.

To arrange to start an Traineeship, enquire at an Australian Apprenticeships Support Network (AASN) provider or contact us for more information.

What are the potential employment and education pathways?

Upon completion of the Training Program, the employment pathways may include:

• Farm or Station Hand
• Livestock Attendant
• Agricultural Machinery Operator
• General Farm Worker

Further study pathways may include:

• AHC40122 Certificate IV in Agriculture
• AHC40920 Certificate IV in Agribusiness
• AHC40322 Certificate IV in Production Horticulture

Note: Skillinvest may not offer all Training Programs listed above as possible study pathways.

How is the training program delivered?

This training program is delivered as a workplace Traineeship.

It combines full time paid work on a farm with up to week long training and assessment blocks held at Longerenong College.

The structure of this training program allows trainees to be enrolled throughout the year.

Duration: 2 years full time

How will assessment work?

Students will be assessed based on the unit of competency requirements and assessment conditions.

This may include a combination of:

• Knowledge questions
• Workplace practical/simulation
• Written projects
• Third Party Reports
• Test (oral, written or practical)

Upon completion of the Training Program, Students will be awarded with a nationally recognised certificate.

What are the fees and charges?

The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

How can I enrol into the Training Program?

Please click on Apply Now for 2026.

Can I get recognition for prior learning/experience?

Credit Transfer (CT)

Skillinvest Ltd recognises all Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other training providers. A student may apply to have a unit of competency recognised by Longerenong College if the unit code and title exactly matches the unit of competency for which recognition is being sought; or if the unit of competency held is superseded and equivalent to the current unit of competency.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Skillinvest Ltd recognises that people learn and acquire skills and knowledge in ways other than just formal study or current training. A person may acquire skills relevant to the work situation through non-accredited training courses, workplace training, hobbies, interests and life experience. Sometimes the skills and knowledge acquired in these ways can be applied to the current workplace tasks and roles a person is performing. The RPL process measures these previously acquired skills and knowledge against unit/s of competency.

Skillinvest Ltd verify the evidence provided by prospective students applying for Recognition of Prior Learning.