Certificate IV in Agriculture
AHC40122
Length
1.5 Years (part time)
Location
Study Mode
Online Classes & Workplace Training
On Campus
On Campus & Online
On Campus & Workplace
Certificate IV in Agriculture - AHC40122
Course Overview
Take a farming career to the next level with our Certificate IV in Agriculture. This recognised qualification combines skills in agriculture and small business to help you become a Farm Supervisor or Team Leader.
Students will learn core skills in livestock care and production, including quality assurance, feeding plans, and pest monitoring. Students will also learn important business skills including small business finances, staff management, and risk management.
This qualification applies to individuals with existing agriculture industry experience and technical skills and knowledge gained through training or employment specifically in the agriculture industry.
This course is available as part of the Free TAFE scheme for eligible students.
Careers & study pathways
Where can this course take me?
Roles graduates may be eligible for include:
- Farm Supervisor
- Farm Team Leader
Further study
After graduating, students might like to undertake further study in:
- AHC50122 Diploma of Agriculture
- AHC51422 Diploma of Agribusiness Management
Course details
Upcoming dates and times
Choose a location below to learn more about when this course is offered and on which days you’ll need to attend.
Online Campus
(4 commencing soon)
Open From: 29-Mar-2024 - Traineeship - Part time - Tuesday - 9.00am - 4.00pm - Online Classes & Workplace Training
Open From: 29-Jun-2024 - Traineeship - Part time - Tuesday - 9.00am - 4.00pm - Online Classes & Workplace Training
Open From: 21-Sep-2024 - Traineeship - Part time - Tuesday - 9.00am - 4.00pm - Online Classes & Workplace Training
Open From: 06-Feb-2024 - Part time - Tuesday - 9.00am - 4.00pm - Online Classes & Workplace Training
Shepparton - William Orr
(5 commencing soon)
Open From: 29-Mar-2024 - Traineeship - Part time - Tuesday - 9.00am - 4.00pm - On Campus & Workplace
Open From: 29-Jun-2024 - Traineeship - Part time - Tuesday - 9.00am - 4.00pm - On Campus & Workplace
Open From: 21-Sep-2024 - Traineeship - Part time - Tuesday - 9.00am - 4.00pm - On Campus & Workplace
Open From: 06-Feb-2024 - Part time - Tuesday - 9.00am - 4.00pm - On Campus
Open From: 06-Feb-2024 - Part time - Tuesday - 9.00am - 4.00pm - On Campus & Online
Study units
Take a look at some of the subjects you’ll be studying when you take this course.
This course requires a total of 12 units: 2 core and 10 elective.
Core units
2 unit(s)
- AHCWHS402 Maintain workplace health and safety processes
- AHCWRK410 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
Elective units
10 unit(s)
- AHCBAC411 Manage pastures for livestock production
- AHCBAC413 Plan and implement agricultural crop maintenance
- AHCBIO401 Plan and implement a biosecurity program
- AHCIRG437 Schedule irrigations
- AHCLSK402 Develop livestock feeding plans
- AHCLSK409 Supervise animal health programs
- AHCLSK413 Design livestock handling facilities
- AHCLSK422 Identify and select animals for breeding
- AHCORG415 Manage on farm composting
- AHCWRK404 Implement quality assurance procedures
Attendance & commitment
General public face-to-face delivery | 1.5 years course length | Part-time study load
Students are expected to:
- Attend classes on campus one day per week (6 hours on Tuesday).
- Spend approximately 8 hours per week working through their course materials research, revision, and completion of assessments.
- Attend a minimum of 80% of scheduled classes.
- Consolidate their knowledge and skills by undertaking research at their workplace and practical tasks at the William Orr Campus.
General public blended delivery | 1.5 years course length | Part-time study load
Students are expected to:
- Attend one day per week for a virtual class every Tuesday; 3 hours of structured training online and 3 hours of supported learning.
- Spend approximately 8 hours per week working through their course materials, research, revision, and completion of assessments.
- Consolidate their learning in their workplace or the William Orr Campus.
- Attend workplace visits or in instances where students do not have a suitable worksite, they can attend the William Orr Campus for practical assessments.
Traineeship face-to-face delivery | 1.5 years course length | Part-time study load
Students are expected to:
- Attend on campus one day per week (6 hours on Tuesdays).
- Spend approximately 8 hours per week working through their course materials, research, revision, and completion of assessments.
- Meet with their trainer at their place of work at least 4 times per year
- Consolidate their learning in their workplace
Traineeship blended delivery | 1.5 years course length | Part-time study load
Students are expected to:
- Attend one day per week for a virtual class (Tuesdays); 3 hours of structured training online and 3 hours of supported learning.
- Spend approximately 8 hours per week working through their course materials, research, revision, and completion of assessments.
- Attend four workplace visits or in instances where students do not have an appropriate worksite to complete assessments, they can attend the William Orr Campus for practical assessments.
Assessment methods
Assessment methods may include:
- Direct observation
- Quiz
- Knowledge questions
- Project
- Portfolio
- Simulated demonstrations
- Workplace observations
Before you begin
Entry requirements
Training package entry requirements
There are no training package entry requirements for this qualification.
GOTAFE preferred entry requirements
Before being accepted into the course applicants must:
- Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to ensure the required literacy and numeracy levels for the course are met.
- Undertake a Pre-training Review by interview to ensure the course suits their needs and aspirations, and that they are likely to complete the course successfully.
- Please apply through an Apprenticeship Network Provider with your employer to organise your traineeship contract prior to applying for this course.
- It is highly recommended that students have a minimum of 2 years experience in the industry or are continuing on from Certificate III in Agriculture or Dairy Production, with aspirations to gain advancement/or employment in the agricultural industry as a Farm Supervisor.
Inherent requirements
- Working in this industry may involve working outdoors and indoors, working with a variety of vehicles and agricultural machinery as well as animals and plants.
- It requires a medium degree of fitness.
Technical requirements
In order to complete this course students will require:
- Access to a laptop/computer with internet access.
- Access to a digital camera or video camera for visual and audio assessment tasks.
- Webcam for virtual classes (applicable to blended delivery students)
Enrolment
Please note: Eligible individuals who wish to access a government-subsidised place, must participate in a Pre-training Review. This will consider your:
- Aspirations/career goals
- Educational attainment and capability
- Literacy and numeracy skills
- Suitability for Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer
Skills recognition / Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Skills Recognition is an assessment only process that may result in credits towards a part or full qualification. There is no formal training involved, although you may choose to complete further training as a result of the assessment process.
You can apply for Skills Recognition before you enrol in the qualification you are seeking. You can apply for Skills Recognition through one or both of the following processes:
- Credit Transfer for formal training that might be equivalent to a new qualification or partial qualification.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for people who have relevant and current skills and knowledge that they have gained through non-formal or informal learning i.e. work or life experience.
Fees and payments
This course is available as part of the Free TAFE scheme for eligible students.
Fees and costs
GOTAFE offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
Please note that the fees on this webpage, for this particular course:
- are correct at the time of publishing for those enrolling in 2024 and may change without notice.
- will be discussed with applications as part of the application process to ensure it is understood what is being paid for and which fee rates they may be eligible for.
Course Fees consist of 3 different components:
- Student Tuition Fee - cover the costs of training and assessment. These fees vary across courses and are calculated based on a rate per nominal hour enrolled in. The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Circumstances may include:
- an individual’s eligibility for Victorian (Skills First) and Commonwealth government-funded training
- an individual’s eligibility for concession rates on Victorian (Skills First) and Commonwealth government-funded training
- ineligible individuals who are required to pay the full fees for tuition and other costs.
- Material Fee - where applicable, cover the costs of classroom consumables, handouts, and booklets, e-Learning resources, and associated license access fees and excursions.
- Student Services Fee (SSF) - contributes to the provision of student engagement, learning and support services. SSF is a non-refundable annual fee that does not apply to short-course participants.
Additionally, some courses require students to purchase or supply textbooks, kits, tools, uniforms and personal protection equipment. Some specific materials may be purchased through the GOTAFE Bookshop. A full list with associated costs will be provided to you at your course information session or during the pre-training review Interview.
GOTAFE offers a range of payment options to help you pay your fees.
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Contingent Study Arrangements
Where a situation arises that prevents campus attendance (such as COVID restrictions, natural disasters, etc.) and it is deemed an appropriate response in protecting the health and safety of staff, students, and visitors, this course will adapt to alternative training arrangements, possibly using online methods of teaching and/or communication while students engage from home with their Trainers. Any required practical components of the course will be moved to a more appropriate time.
Whether you need support with time management, your mental health, grief and loss, a diagnosed disability, financial hardship, or any other challenge life throws your way, we are here to help.
Support for personal issues
We have a dedicated team to ensure students have the help they need with personal issues impacting studies such as homelessness, family problems & setting up payment plans.
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Disability support
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Counselling services
We offer free counselling services to help you work through life's challenges including grief and loss, mental health or relationships.
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Further information is provided at course induction.
This course is government accredited and has national recognition.
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