VDSS AGRICULTURE

AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes

AHCWRK211 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Year 1 Elective units:

AHCLSK222 Care for health and welfare of livestock

AHCPCM204 Recognise plants

AHCBIO203 Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity

AHCBAC205 Assist agricultural crop establishment

AHCPGD207 Plant trees and shrubs

AHCINF206 Install, maintain and repair farm fencing

Year 2 Core units:

AHCWRK212 Work effectively in industry

AHCWRK213 Participate in workplace communications

Year 2 Elective units:

AHCFIR202 Assist with planned burning

AHCLSK225 Identify and mark livestock

AHCMOM202 Operate tractors

AHCMOM207 Conduct front end loader operations

AHCBAC206 Assist agricultural crop maintenance

AHCLSK224 Handle livestock using basic techniques

What are the entry requirements?

There are no formal 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.

This training program is available to secondary students in Year 10-12 and have an interest in agriculture.

What are the potential career outcomes?

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

• Farm Hand
• Station Hand
• Crop Worker
• General Farm Assistant

Further study pathways may include:

• AHC30122 Certificate III in Agriculture
• AHC30322 Certificate III in Rural Machinery Operations

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

Where is this Training Program delivered?

Longerenong College

229 Longerenong Road,

Longerenong VIC 3401

What is the Training Program Duration?

This Training Program is delivered 1 day per week (Wednesday) during school terms.

Duration: 2 years

Commencement: Term 1 begins in February 2026

Conclusion: Term 4 ends in October 2026

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.

Not applicable

How can I enrol in the Training Program?

Secondary school students interested in participating in this training program should contact their school Careers or VET Coordinator.

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.

During the Pre-Training Review and Enrolment Process, Prospective Students are informed of the Credit Transfer and RPL process and any associated fees that may be incurred.