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Certificate III in Agriculture
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AHC30122
Your experience on the land is the foundational expertise that drives the Australian agricultural industry. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to provide a pathway for your skills to be formally assessed through Recognition of Prior Learning. Register your interest today to be notified as soon as this qualification is available for assessment.
About This Qualification
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for general 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: Farm or station handFarm or station workerLivestock transport driver. Individuals with this qualification perform tasks under broad supervision involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a wide variety of contexts, which will involve discretion and judgement in selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources and applying contingency measures during work. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
AHC30122
Training Package
AHC — Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
16 (2 core + 14 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 |
|---|---|
| Farm or Station Hand | Managing daily operations across livestock and cropping enterprises, including machinery operation and animal care. |
| Senior Jackaroo / Jillaroo | Executing complex animal husbandry and property maintenance duties on large-scale sheep and cattle stations. |
| Livestock Transport Driver | Coordinating the safe movement and welfare of livestock during transit between properties and markets. |
| Farm Overseer | Applying specialist knowledge to coordinate harvesting activities and supervise junior farm workers. |
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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
- ✓Comprehensive resume detailing your farm or station experience
- ✓Position descriptions for farm hand or overseer roles
- ✓References or letters from property owners and farm managers
Livestock & Animal Husbandry
- ✓Records of livestock health treatments and feeding plans
- ✓Logs of mustering activities and animal movement coordination
- ✓Documentation of breeding programs or newborn livestock care
Cropping & Land Management
- ✓Records of soil preparation, sowing, and harvesting activities
- ✓Chemical application logs and pest control records
- ✓Documentation of irrigation system operation and maintenance
Machinery & Infrastructure
- ✓Maintenance logs for tractors, harvesters, and specialized equipment
- ✓Photos or work logs of fencing, bore, or windmill repairs
- ✓Evidence of operating quad bikes, side-by-sides, or heavy vehicles
Safety & Sustainability
- ✓Workplace health and safety (WHS) meeting minutes or incident reports
- ✓Environmental risk assessments for land use or chemical storage
- ✓Biosecurity plans and disease monitoring logs
Certifications & Training
- ✓Chemical handling certificates (e.g., ChemCert)
- ✓First aid and remote area emergency response training
- ✓Heavy vehicle or machinery operation licences and tickets
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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