AHC21216

Certificate II in Rural Operations

Kick start your career in rural operations with this entry-level qualification. This course will give you the foundation skills you need to work across a range of positions in agriculture or horticulture.

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Course overview

Make a start on your rural operations career with this entry-level course. This qualification will give you the practical skills you need to work in varied capacities in agriculture, horticulture, and animal care.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working as general farm hands few very strongly over the past five years. There is stable future growth predicted in this area with around 3,000 job openings expected over the next five years.

If you choose to study the rural operations stream, you will develop basic knowledge and practical skills across livestock handling, health and welfare, fencing, machinery maintenance and operation, and more. If you choose to study the horticulture stream, you will learn to recognise, propagate and plant different plants, operate horticultural machinery and equipment, treat weeds, pests and diseases, construct landscape, paving and retaining walls, establish turf, and more. You can also choose to specialise in animal studies with a focus on small animals. Our passionate, industry experienced staff are still strongly embedded in the industry and will give you the one-on-one guidance you need to succeed.

Successful completion of this course will give you the skills to work across a variety of entry-level positions in rural operations, agriculture, horticulture, or animal care including station hand, first year jackaroo/jillaroo, yardsman, gardener, landscaping assistant, nursery hand, and more. You will also have a solid foundation to continue with further study.

What can I do?

Plant Propagator
Nursery Hand
Nursery Retail Worker
Rural Operations Worker

Course outcome:

AHC21216 Certificate II in Rural Operations

Innovative teaching staff

Our courses are delivered by passionate industry experts with years of experience in the agricultural sector. Our teachers understand the manual aspects of the job and are ahead of the game in innovation and tech, preparing you for the future of farming in Australia.

Choose a specialisation

Depending on your location TAFE Queensland offers specialised streams in rural operations, agriculture and animal studies, animal sciences, or horticulture. You can develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to work across a variety of areas within the industry.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 12 elective units from the list below.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
AHCWHS201

Participate in work health and safety processes

UNIT CODE :
AHCWHS201

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise and report hazards in the workplace. It also describes the skills and knowledge required to follow workplace safety procedures and directions.
UNIT NAME
Participate in work health and safety processes

UNIT CODE
AHCWRK204

Work effectively in the industry

UNIT CODE :
AHCWRK204

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively on an individual basis and with others as well as within a hierarchy of management.
UNIT NAME
Work effectively in the industry

UNIT CODE
AHCWRK209

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

UNIT CODE :
AHCWRK209

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to follow workplace procedures and instructions and to participate in environmentally sustainable work practices.
UNIT NAME
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
ACMGAS201

Work in the animal care industry

UNIT CODE :
ACMGAS201

Unit description :

This unit of competency covers the terminology, culture and working conditions of an animal care workplace when working on an individual basis and with others.
UNIT NAME
Work in the animal care industry

UNIT CODE
ACMGAS202A

Participate in workplace communications

UNIT CODE :
ACMGAS202A

Unit description :

This unit of competency covers the process of effectively participating in workplace communications in an animal care and management environment.
UNIT NAME
Participate in workplace communications

UNIT CODE
ACMGAS203

Complete animal care hygiene routines

UNIT CODE :
ACMGAS203

Unit description :

This unit of competency covers the responsibilities and procedures required to provide daily care of animals, including the cleaning of animal housing and grooming or cleaning of animals under supervision.
UNIT NAME
Complete animal care hygiene routines

UNIT CODE
ACMGAS204

Feed and water animals

UNIT CODE :
ACMGAS204

Unit description :

This unit of competency covers the process of preparing, presenting and distributing food and water for animals under supervision and according to workplace diet requirements.
UNIT NAME
Feed and water animals

UNIT CODE
ACMGAS206

Provide basic first aid for animals

UNIT CODE :
ACMGAS206

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the process of providing essential first aid for animals by recognising and responding to an emergency using basic first aid measures. The first aider is not expected to deal with complex casualties or incidents, but to provide an initial response where first aid is required.
UNIT NAME
Provide basic first aid for animals

UNIT CODE
ACMGAS207

Provide reception services for an animal care facility

UNIT CODE :
ACMGAS207

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the process of coordinating client (animal owner) appointments or bookings and undertaking office administration and basic financial tasks for an animal care facility.
UNIT NAME
Provide reception services for an animal care facility

UNIT CODE
ACMGEN204

Assist in health care of animals

UNIT CODE :
ACMGEN204

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide assistance to experienced staff in the handling and securing of animals for assessment and the preparation, application and documentation of health care treatments and first aid.
UNIT NAME
Assist in health care of animals

UNIT CODE
ACMHBR203

Provide daily care for horses

UNIT CODE :
ACMHBR203

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide daily care for horses.

Pre-requisite unit :
ACMEQU205
UNIT NAME
Provide daily care for horses

UNIT CODE
AHCCHM201

Apply chemicals under supervision

UNIT CODE :
AHCCHM201

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply chemicals using workplace specific application equipment under supervision.
UNIT NAME
Apply chemicals under supervision

UNIT CODE
AHCINF201

Carry out basic electric fencing operations

UNIT CODE :
AHCINF201

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to install and maintain basic electric fences.
UNIT NAME
Carry out basic electric fencing operations

UNIT CODE
AHCINF202

Install, maintain and repair farm fencing

UNIT CODE :
AHCINF202

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to install, maintain and repair farm fencing using appropriate tools and techniques.
UNIT NAME
Install, maintain and repair farm fencing

UNIT CODE
AHCINF203

Maintain properties and structures

UNIT CODE :
AHCINF203

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and repair properties and structures in situations that donâ€™t require the specialist skills of another trade.
UNIT NAME
Maintain properties and structures

UNIT CODE
AHCIRG217

Assist with pressurised irrigation operations

UNIT CODE :
AHCIRG217

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to assist installing, operating and maintaining pressurised irrigation systems. These systems use sprinklers and generally use glued PVC pipe.
UNIT NAME
Assist with pressurised irrigation operations

UNIT CODE
AHCLSK202

Care for health and welfare of livestock

UNIT CODE :
AHCLSK202

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to care for the health and welfare of livestock.
UNIT NAME
Care for health and welfare of livestock

UNIT CODE
AHCLSK204

Carry out regular livestock observation

UNIT CODE :
AHCLSK204

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out regular livestock observation.
UNIT NAME
Carry out regular livestock observation

UNIT CODE
AHCLSK205

Handle livestock using basic techniques

UNIT CODE :
AHCLSK205

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely move, draft and control livestock using basic methods and procedures in an agricultural enterprise.
UNIT NAME
Handle livestock using basic techniques

UNIT CODE
AHCLSK206

Identify and mark livestock

UNIT CODE :
AHCLSK206

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out the identification and marking of livestock.
UNIT NAME
Identify and mark livestock

UNIT CODE
AHCLSK207

Load and unload livestock

UNIT CODE :
AHCLSK207

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to load and unload animals for transport.
UNIT NAME
Load and unload livestock

UNIT CODE
AHCLSK209

Monitor water supplies

UNIT CODE :
AHCLSK209

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor the supply of potable water for livestock from water storages and sources.
UNIT NAME
Monitor water supplies

UNIT CODE
AHCLSK210

Muster and move livestock

UNIT CODE :
AHCLSK210

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to muster and move livestock as part of a team.
UNIT NAME
Muster and move livestock

UNIT CODE
AHCLSK211

Provide feed for livestock

UNIT CODE :
AHCLSK211

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and provide feed for livestock.
UNIT NAME
Provide feed for livestock

UNIT CODE
AHCMOM201

Operate two wheel motorbikes

UNIT CODE :
AHCMOM201

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and operate two wheel motor bikes.
UNIT NAME
Operate two wheel motorbikes

UNIT CODE
AHCMOM202

Operate tractors

UNIT CODE :
AHCMOM202

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate tractors with and without attached equipment.
UNIT NAME
Operate tractors

UNIT CODE
AHCMOM203

Operate basic machinery and equipment

UNIT CODE :
AHCMOM203

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain machinery and equipment.
UNIT NAME
Operate basic machinery and equipment

UNIT CODE
AHCMOM204

Undertake operational maintenance of machinery

UNIT CODE :
AHCMOM204

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake operational maintenance of machinery.
UNIT NAME
Undertake operational maintenance of machinery

UNIT CODE
AHCMOM212

Operate quad bikes

UNIT CODE :
AHCMOM212

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain quad bikes as well as load and unload them onto trailers or other vehicles used for their transport.
UNIT NAME
Operate quad bikes

UNIT CODE
AHCPCM201

Recognise plants

UNIT CODE :
AHCPCM201

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise commonly encountered plants. Plants include desired species as well as weeds.
UNIT NAME
Recognise plants

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD201

Plant trees and shrubs

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD201

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manually plant trees and shrubs and other containerised and bare-rooted plants.
UNIT NAME
Plant trees and shrubs

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD202

Prepare and maintain plant displays

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD202

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and maintain a plant display.
UNIT NAME
Prepare and maintain plant displays

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD203

Prune shrubs and small trees

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD203

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prune shrubs and small trees that are less than three meters in height while standing on the ground.
UNIT NAME
Prune shrubs and small trees

UNIT CODE
AHCPMG201

Treat weeds

UNIT CODE :
AHCPMG201

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise significant weed species and apply a range of weed treatment control options.
UNIT NAME
Treat weeds

UNIT CODE
AHCSOL202

Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing

UNIT CODE :
AHCSOL202

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with the sampling and testing of soil or growing media sampling and testing.
UNIT NAME
Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing

UNIT CODE
AHCWOL201

Pen sheep

UNIT CODE :
AHCWOL201

Unit description :
UNIT NAME
Pen sheep

UNIT CODE
AHCWRK201

Observe and report on weather

UNIT CODE :
AHCWRK201

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to observe and contribute to positive environmental work practices.
UNIT NAME
Observe and report on weather

UNIT CODE
AHCWRK205

Participate in workplace communications

UNIT CODE :
AHCWRK205

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to participate in workplace communications.
UNIT NAME
Participate in workplace communications

UNIT CODE
RGRHBR305

Handle young horses

UNIT CODE :
RGRHBR305

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to handle young horses in order to conduct a range of routine tasks, including catching and weaning foals and preparing yearlings for sale.

Pre-requisite unit :
ACMEQU202
UNIT NAME
Handle young horses

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

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How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Resources required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

You will be provided with a recommended reading list and/or required textbooks during orientation or at the start of each unit. The purchase of these resources may incur additional costs, or you may be able to borrow them from the TAFE Queensland library network.

You are responsible for meeting the minimum occupational health and safety requirements in practical classes.

This includes having access to and wearing:

appropriate attire including cotton long sleeved shirts and trousers
safety footwear compliant with the Australian Standard AS 2210
safety glasses
a broad brimmed hat

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

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Innovative teaching staff

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Certificate II in Rural Operations

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

Payment plan

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Entry requirements

Resources required

Assessment methods