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AHC30122 Certificate III in Agriculture

AHC30122 Certificate III in Agriculture

National ID AHC30122 State ID BJB3

Land a career working on the land.

Learn the fundamental skills you'll need for success in this practical and theoretical course, with a focus on livestock and crops. Start here, and take your farming career anywhere.

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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 Carnarvon | Merredin

When Available all year round

Study Mode Online and on campus | Workplace

Open the gate to a career in Agriculture.

Looking for a career in agriculture? We offer a wide range of industry relevant agriculture courses that will give you the practical skills and knowledge to get where you want to go. Our award-winning lecturers will give you hands-on training on real farms where you will have the opportunity to take part in projects and form relationships with industry partners.

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Available all year round, 2025

Details

Duration 6 Months
When Available all year round, 2025
Where Carnarvon
How Self Paced Onsite

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 Concession Resource fee
AHCWHS302 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes $0.00 $0.00 $19.00
AHCWRK320 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices $0.00 $0.00 $19.00

Elective

Unit Selection - Group A

A minimum of five (5) elective units must be selected from the list below. A total of 14 elective units must be selected to achieve the qualification

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Keep production records for a primary production business
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Transport and store chemicals
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Implement property improvement, construction and repair
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Perform machinery maintenance
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Operate machinery and equipment
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Control weeds
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Work effectively in industry
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Monitor weather conditions
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00

Unit Selection - Group B

Up to five (5) elective units may be selected from the list below

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Operate tractors
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Operate and maintain chainsaws
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Operate chemical application machinery and equipment
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Implement pest management strategies
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Apply poison baits for vertebrate pest control in rural and environmental landscapes
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00

Unit Selection - Group C

Up to four (4) elective units may be selected from the list below

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Conduct telescopic materials handler operations
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00

Unit Selection - Imported

Up to four (4) units may be selected from the list below

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Survey pests
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Determine pest control techniques
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Apply pest animal control techniques
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Capture images using drone technology
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Conduct hydraulic excavator operations
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00

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 only. 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 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) 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

Duration 6 Months
When Available all year round, 2025
Where Merredin
How Workplace Delivery

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 Concession Resource fee
AHCWHS302 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes $0.00 $0.00 $19.00
AHCWRK320 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices $0.00 $0.00 $19.00

Elective

Unit Selection - Group A

All elective units must be selected from the list below. A total of seven (7) elective units must be selected to achieve the qualification.;;A minimum of five (5) elective units must be selected from the list below. A total of 14 elective units must be selected to achieve the qualification.

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Keep production records for a primary production business
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Establish agricultural crops
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Undertake agricultural crop harvesting activities
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Apply biosecurity measures
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Transport and store chemicals
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Plan and construct conventional fencing
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Administer medication to livestock
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Identify and draft livestock
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Implement animal health control programs
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Implement feeding plans for livestock
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Comply with industry animal welfare requirements
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Perform machinery maintenance
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Operate specialised machinery and equipment
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Work effectively in industry
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Participate in workplace communications
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Monitor weather conditions
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Respond to emergencies
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00

Unit Selection - Group B

Up to (5) five units may be selected from the list below.

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Operate tractors
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Operate precision control technology
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Prepare livestock for shearing
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Carry out post-shearing procedures
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Prepare facilities for shearing and crutching
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00

Unit Selection - Group C

Up to four (4) may be selected from the list below.

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Use business software applications
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Provide First Aid
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Licence to operate a forklift truck
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00

Unit Selection - Imported Units

The remaining four (4) units must be selected from groups A B C or D or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Handle livestock using basic techniques
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Operate vehicles
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00
Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
$0.00 $0.00 $19.00

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 only. 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 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) 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

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