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Certificate II in Agriculture
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AHC20122
You have the practical experience of working on the land. We are currently establishing RTO partnerships to help regional and rural workers document their foundational farm skills for formal recognition. Register your interest today to be notified as soon as this pathway becomes available.
About This Qualification
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for general job roles in rural and regional Australia, and supporting job roles in agriculture including livestock production, cropping or in the case of mixed farming workplaces, both cropping and livestock. Job roles vary across different industry sectors and may include: Assistant animal attendant/stockpersonAssistant farm or station hand/worker/labourerAssistant farm fencing contractorFarm machinery workerJillaroo/JackarooSaleyard livestock worker. Depending on the units selected individuals can be employed not only in agriculture but also other rural and regional sectors. Individuals with this qualification carry out routine tasks under supervision where the work is predictable and structured with limited judgement requirements. The qualification is suited to VET programs delivered to secondary school students or learners with no previous connection the agriculture industry or relevant employment history. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
AHC20122
Training Package
AHC — Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
16 (4 core + 12 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Assistant Stockperson | Monitoring the health and welfare of livestock while assisting with drafting, mustering, and yard duties. |
| Farmhand (Cropping) | Operating basic machinery to assist in soil cultivation, sowing, and the maintenance of broadacre crops. |
| Station Hand | Performing diverse daily tasks including fence repairs, property maintenance, and general farm labour. |
| Saleyard Worker | Handling and moving livestock safely within a saleyard environment while following biosecurity protocols. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓A detailed resume or work history summary
- ✓Position descriptions from station or farm employers
- ✓References or letters from farm managers and owners
Livestock & Animal Care
- ✓Records of livestock observation and health checks
- ✓Photos or logs of mustering and drafting activities
- ✓Feeding schedules and water supply monitoring logs
Cropping & Machinery
- ✓Logs of tractor and basic machinery operation
- ✓Records of assisting with crop establishment or harvest
- ✓Chemical application records and spray logs
Infrastructure & Maintenance
- ✓Photos of farm fencing installation or repairs
- ✓Maintenance records for farm structures and sheds
- ✓Tool and equipment maintenance checklists
Safety & Environment
- ✓Site induction records and WHS meeting notes
- ✓Biosecurity cleaning logs for machinery and tools
- ✓Weather observation and production data records
Certifications & Training
- ✓Current First Aid or CPR certificates
- ✓Chemical handling tickets (e.g., ChemCert)
- ✓Quad bike or side-by-side vehicle operation training
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package.
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management
AHC60319
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Arboriculture
AHC60524
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management
AHC60422
Certificate I
Certificate I in Agriculture
AHC10222
Certificate I
Certificate I in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
AHC10124
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