AHC30116 Certificate III in Agriculture
Grow your farming career from here
The qualification enables individuals to select a livestock production, horticulture or livestock context as a job focus or, in the case of mixed farming enterprises, both horticulture and livestock.
This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! The course fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA State Government for WA residents.
Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on our Skills Ready page for further information.
* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training.
Overview
Campus Albany | Esperance
When All year round
Study Mode Traineeship
When you complete this course you will be ready for a career in agriculture. This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in agriculture. The qualification enables individuals to select a livestock production, horticulture or livestock context as a job focus or, in the case of mixed farming enterprises, both horticulture and livestock.
You will have the skills and knowledge to perform tasks in a variety of contexts, which involve some judgement in selecting equipment and services.
South Regional TAFE is transitioning this qualification to the new training package in 2025. If your preferred campus is not list, check the new course page Certificate III in Agriculture | South Regional TAFE. Students will be enrolled into the new units developed to meet current and future industry needs. Fees may vary for courses transitioning to the new training package.
Select your preferred campus and apply
All year round, 2025
Details
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes |
| AHCWRK309 | Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCBAC302 | Establish pastures and crops for livestock production |
| AHCBAC305 | Undertake preparation of land for agricultural crop production |
| AHCBAC306 | Establish agricultural crops |
| AHCBAC307 | Maintain agricultural crops |
| AHCBAC308 | Undertake agricultural crop harvesting activities |
| AHCBIO305 | Apply biosecurity measures |
| AHCBUS301 | Use hand held e-business tools |
| AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals |
| AHCCHM307 | Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases |
| AHCINF301 | Implement property improvement, construction and repair |
| AHCINF302 | Plan and construct an electric fence |
| AHCINF303 | Plan and construct conventional fencing |
| AHCLSK301 | Administer medication to livestock |
| AHCLSK303 | Carry out feedlot operations |
| AHCLSK305 | Maintain livestock water supplies |
| AHCLSK308 | Identify and draft livestock |
| AHCLSK311 | Implement feeding plans for livestock |
| AHCLSK314 | Prepare animals for parturition |
| AHCLSK315 | Prepare for and implement natural mating of livestock |
| AHCLSK318 | Rear newborn and young livestock |
| AHCLSK326 | Mix and mill standard stockfeed |
| AHCLSK332 | Monitor animals in intensive production systems |
| AHCLSK333 | Monitor pen condition and ration suitability |
| AHCMOM202 | Operate tractors |
| AHCMOM216 | Operate side by side utility vehicles |
| AHCMOM301 | Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair |
| AHCMOM302 | Perform machinery maintenance |
| AHCMOM304 | Operate machinery and equipment |
| AHCMOM305 | Operate specialised machinery and equipment |
| AHCSHG301 | Prepare livestock for shearing |
| AHCWOL308 | Prepare facilities for shearing and crutching |
| AHCWRK204 | Work effectively in the industry |
| BSBWOR204 | Use business technology |
| HLTAID003 | Provide first aid |
Details
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes |
| AHCWRK309 | Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCBAC309 | Undertake preparation of land for agricultural crop production |
| AHCBAC313 | Establish pastures and crops for livestock production |
| AHCBAC315 | Establish agricultural crops |
| AHCBAC316 | Maintain agricultural crops |
| AHCBAC317 | Undertake agricultural crop harvesting activities |
| AHCBIO303 | Apply biosecurity measures |
| AHCBUS301 | Use hand held e-business tools |
| AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals |
| AHCCHM307 | Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases |
| AHCINF301 | Implement property improvement, construction and repair |
| AHCINF302 | Plan and construct an electric fence |
| AHCINF303 | Plan and construct conventional fencing |
| AHCLSK301 | Administer medication to livestock |
| AHCLSK303 | Carry out feedlot operations |
| AHCLSK305 | Maintain livestock water supplies |
| AHCLSK308 | Identify and draft livestock |
| AHCLSK311 | Implement feeding plans for livestock |
| AHCLSK318 | Rear newborn and young livestock |
| AHCLSK326 | Mix and mill standard stockfeed |
| AHCLSK332 | Monitor animals in intensive production systems |
| AHCLSK333 | Monitor pen condition and ration suitability |
| AHCLSK342 | Prepare animals for parturition |
| AHCLSK343 | Prepare for and implement natural mating of livestock |
| AHCMOM202 | Operate tractors |
| AHCMOM216 | Operate side by side utility vehicles |
| AHCMOM301 | Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair |
| AHCMOM302 | Perform machinery maintenance |
| AHCMOM304 | Operate machinery and equipment |
| AHCMOM305 | Operate specialised machinery and equipment |
| AHCSHG301 | Prepare livestock for shearing |
| AHCWOL308 | Prepare facilities for shearing and crutching |
| AHCWRK204 | Work effectively in the industry |
| BSBTEC202 | Use digital technologies to communicate in a work environment |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |