AHC20122 – Certificate II in Agriculture
| Duration: Two Years | Training Location: Covenant College | VCE Contribution: Non-scored |
The VCE VET Program Certificate II in Agriculture, provides an entry level occupational outcome in agriculture.
Industry expects individuals with this qualification to carry out routine tasks under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. Job roles vary across different industry sectors and may include: Assistant Animal Attendant/Stockperson, Assistant Farm or Station Hand/Laborer.
Recognition within the VCE and VCE VM
This course contributes towards VCE and VCE VM.
VCE Contribution: Students who receive a VCE VET Units 3 and 4 sequence for VCE VET Agriculture will be eligible for an increment towards their ATAR (10 per cent of the lowest study score of the primary four studies).
Program Content
The Certificate II in Agriculture consists of 18 units of competency (UOCs) completed over two years.
UOCs may include:
- Participate in work health safety processes
- Work effectively in the industry
- Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
- Operate tractors
- Operate basic machinery and equipment
- Undertake operational maintenance of machinery
- Apply chemicals under supervision
- Treat weeds
- Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
- Assemble and maintain beekeeping components
- Prepare and use a bee smoker
- Collect and pack eggs for human consumption
- Grade and pack eggs for human consumption
- Carry out regular livestock observation
- Handle livestock using basic techniques
- Care for health and welfare of livestock
- Provide feed for livestock
Additional Information
Entry Requirements: Students wishing to study a VET course will need to complete the relevant application form (in addition to completing subject selections). To be considered for a VET course, students are expected to have sound skills in the areas of learning, reading, writing, oral communication and literacy. Students also need to demonstrate a mature approach and commitment to their studies and learning.
Fees: Indicative fees for Certificate II in Agriculture are $800.00 (per year of study) *VET fees are subject to change.
Class Delivery: Classes may be delivered outside of standard School hours.
| Delivery at Covenant College | |
| Year One Delivery | Wednesday PM (1:30pm – 5:30pm) OR Monday PM (1:30pm – 5:30pm) *times may be subject to change. |
| Year Two Delivery | Wednesday PM (1:30pm – 5:30pm) OR Monday PM (1:30pm – 5:30pm)*times may be subject to change |
| Transport | PM – Transport provided to VET (departing SJC at approximately 1:10pm). Students to make own travel arrangements home at end of session. |
* VET Courses are subject to minimum and maximum student applications and therefore places and course commencement cannot be guaranteed. Where minimum class numbers are not attained and a course does not commence, students may be able to apply at an alternate training provider offering the course. Training Providers may prioritise positions based on applicant year level.
Students are encouraged to consider and prepare alternate subject or VET preferences.