Agriculture, Animals, Science and the Environment

The delivery of this Skill Set will be face to face, combining both theory and practical exercises over a 2 day period – theory day 1 and practical day 2. You will be required to sit a theoretical exam on 4WD operation and safety. You will also get to put your theory...

Throughout this Qualification, students will undertake practical training, reflecting the cycle of work on a cattle station. 

Participants will undertake a range of activities including:

• Preparing for the mustering season
• Livestock...

Students will develop skills and knowledge on installing and maintain fencing, working with horses, caring for livestock and operating machinery. 

This course will also equip students with an understanding of workplace safety and environmentally sustainable work practices.

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This Qualification has been tailored to address the needs of supervisors and team leaders in the agriculture sector.

Industry expects that individuals with this Qualification will take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. Students will develop...

Participants will learn how to:

• Operate and maintain chainsaws
• Fell small trees
• Participate in work health and safety processes

Units:

AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws
AHCPCM205 Fell small...

During this 5 day course, you must complete the units in this skill set if you plan to use mechanical equipment such as boom spraying, quad-bike mounted equipment, broad acre spraying equipment or air blast equipment.

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Participants will learn how to:

• Safely operate and maintain a handheld chainsaw
• Recognise and report hazards
• Participate in arrangements for maintaining work health and safety

Units:

AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws

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In this skill set, you will learn the following:

• Handling and transport techniques and requirements for chemicals
• Structure and content of chemical labels and safety data sheets and their use and purpose for safe chemical application
• Principles and...

Students will learn how to:

• Identify the level of pest infestation and assess the need for chemical control
• Source information on Integrated Pest Management
• Identify potential hazards, assess risks, and implement control measures
• Select...

Throughout this course, students will learn about natural area conservation, ecological restoration, nursery work, machinery operation and maintenance, safe work practices and basic chemical safety.

Students will complete written assignments and work in teams to undertake programs that...