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Certificate III in Dairy Production
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AHC30224
You have the expertise to manage complex dairy operations and livestock health. Your daily work in milking production and herd management is valuable evidence of your professional competency. We are currently building RTO partnerships for this qualification and invite you to register your interest today.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work as farm hands in the dairy production industry. In this role, these individuals have responsibilities for undertaking a wide range of skilled work on a dairy farm with limited supervision. Work includes caring for, and monitoring health of livestock, overseeing the harvesting of livestock milk and maintaining milking equipment and facilities to ensure maximum and high-quality production. All work is carried out to comply with workplace policies and procedures, according to state/territory work health and safety, animal welfare, environmental and biosecurity legislation, regulations and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
AHC30224
Training Package
AHC — Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
17 (10 core + 7 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 |
|---|---|
| Dairy Farmhand | Operating milking machinery and monitoring cow health during daily production cycles. |
| Senior Farmhand (Livestock) | Overseeing livestock feeding programs and coordinating animal health control measures with limited supervision. |
| Dairy Production Specialist | Managing calving procedures and rearing newborn livestock to ensure the long-term sustainability of the herd. |
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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
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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:
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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
- ✓Detailed resume or CV outlining your years in the dairy industry
- ✓Position descriptions showing your responsibilities on the farm
- ✓Letters of employment or references from farm owners or managers
Livestock Management
- ✓Records of animal health control programs and treatments
- ✓Feeding plans and nutritional monitoring logs for the herd
- ✓Documentation of calving procedures and rearing of young livestock
Milking & Equipment
- ✓Milking operation logs and milk quality reports
- ✓Maintenance records for milking machines and dairy facilities
- ✓Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for equipment cleaning
Chemicals & Compliance
- ✓Chemical application logs for pest and weed control
- ✓Inventory records for the transport and storage of chemicals
- ✓Workplace health and safety incident reports or risk assessments
Property Maintenance
- ✓Records of fence repairs or property improvement projects
- ✓Maintenance logs for livestock water supplies and bores
- ✓Documentation of emergency response drills or actual events
Certifications & Training
- ✓Current First Aid certificate or emergency response training
- ✓Chemical handling accreditation (e.g., ChemCert)
- ✓Records of any previous industry-specific short courses
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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