AHC30116 Certificate III in Agriculture
A career that pays off every season.
Set yourself up for sustainable success with livestock, crops, machinery operations and more with this detailed and varied course. Practice real skills in various scenarios across multiple operations.
This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia.
Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
Overview
Campus Merredin
When Available all year round
Study Mode Workplace
If a life on the land calls to you, now is the time to grab the wheel.
Learn vital skills for a sustainable industry from livestock breeding, health and transportation, to establishing pastures and crop harvesting. Become a qualified operator of machinery such as tractors, skid-steers and front-end loaders and learn best practice for building stock fences and more.
This qualification enables individuals to select a livestock production, cropping or livestock context as a job focus or, in the case of mixed farming enterprises, both cropping and livestock. Individuals with this qualification perform tasks in a variety of contexts, which involve some judgement in selecting equipment and services
Please note: This qualification is in transition, and the course code is subject to change
Some things you'll learn:
- How to undertake agricultural crop production and harvesting activities
- How to prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
- How to coordinate and monitor livestock transport
- How to use, maintain and repair machinery and equipment
- How to breed, rear young livestock and care for livestock
This course is right for you if...
- You enjoy physically active work
- You're adaptable and coordinate work with others
- You're comfortable working outdoors in very hot or cold weather
- You enjoy mechanical work
- You're comfortable being exposed pollutants, gases, dust or odours
Select your preferred campus and apply
Available all year round, 2024
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete sixteen (16) units of competence, comprising two (2) core and fourteen (14) elective units selected from the options provided below. On-the-job learning must also be completed to attain this qualification under Traineeship arrangements.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes | $0.00 | $18.51 |
| AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | $0.00 | $18.51 |
Elective
Unit Selection - Credit Transfer
Students may have successfully completed the unit below as part of previous study. As a Credit Transfer the unit may replace one of the Elective Units above. No fees or charges are applicable.
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
Unit Selection - Group A
Select a minimum of five (5) up to a maximum of fourteen (14) elective units from the list below.
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
Unit Selection - Group B
If all elective units have not been selected from the Group A list then five (5) may be selected from the list below.
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
Unit Selection - Group C
If all elective units have not been selected from the previous lists then four (4) of the units from the list below may be selected.
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete sixteen (16) units of competence, comprising two (2) core and fourteen (14) elective units selected from the options provided below.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes | $0.00 | $18.51 |
| AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | $0.00 | $18.51 |
Elective
Unit Selection - Credit Transfer
Students may have successfully completed the unit below as part of previous study. As a Credit Transfer the unit may replace one of the Elective Units above. No fees or charges are applicable.
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
Unit Selection - Group A
Select a minimum of five (5) up to a maximum of fourteen (14) elective units from the list below.
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $18.51 |
|
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
Unit Selection - Group B
If all elective units have not been selected from the Group A list then five (5) may be selected from the list below.
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
Unit Selection - Group C
If all elective units have not been selected from the previous lists then four (4) of the units from the list below may be selected.
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
|
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
|
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
|
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
|
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$0.00 | $18.51 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700