RURALBIZ TRAINING. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Handbook

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1 RURALBIZ TRAINING Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Handbook AHC40110 Certificate IV in Agriculture AHC40310 Certificate IV in Production Horticulture AHC40410 Certificate IV in Horticulture AHC40910 Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management AHC41010 Certificate IV in Agribusiness AHC41612 Certificate IV in Organic Farming AHC50110 Diploma of Agriculture AHC50410 Diploma of Horticulture AHC50810 Diploma of Production Nursery Management AHC51110 Diploma of Conservation and Land Management AHC51210 Diploma of Community Coordination and Facilitation AHC51410 Diploma of Agribusiness Management AHC51513 Diploma of Viticulture AHC51812 Diploma of Organic Farming AHC60110 Advanced Diploma of Agriculture AHC60210 Advance Diploma of Horticulture AHC60310 Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management AHC60410 Advanced Diploma of Conservation and Land Management Ver 6.0

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3 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION... 5 STEPS TO RPL... 6 GAP TRAINING... 8 APPEAL PROCESS... 8 EVIDENCE... 9 Examples of evidence... 9 How do I collect my evidence? What the assessor will be looking for: EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS AHC40110 Certificate IV in Agriculture AHC40310 Certificate IV in Production Horticulture AHC40410 Certificate IV in Horticulture AHC40910 Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management AHC41010 Certificate IV in Agribusiness AHC41612 Certificate IV in Organic Farming AHC50110 Diploma of Agriculture AHC50410 Diploma of Horticulture AHC50810 Diploma of Production Nursery Management AHC51110 Diploma of Conservation and Land Management AHC51210 Diploma of Community Coordination and Facilitation AHC51410 Diploma of Agribusiness Management AHC51513 Diploma of Viticulture AHC51812 Diploma of Organic Farming AHC60110 Advanced Diploma of Agriculture AHC60210 Advanced Diploma of Horticulture AHC60310 Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management AHC60410 Advanced Diploma of Conservation and Land Management PRIVACY RuralBiz Training Ver 6.0 (March 2015) 3

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5 INTRODUCTION Have you been involved in managing a rural business? If so, you ve probably got a range of skills you use every day. For example you may have skills gained through: managing your own family business managing a business for someone else involvement in community organisations courses you ve attended other qualifications Other work or life experiences. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) gives you the chance to bring all these together and measure them against national standards. It is a process which recognises your learning no matter where you acquired the skills. We call it a skills recognition process. RuralBiz Training offers RPL in these qualifications: AHC40110 Certificate IV in Agriculture AHC40310 Certificate IV in Production Horticulture AHC40410 Certificate IV in Horticulture AHC40910 Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management AHC41010 Certificate IV in Agribusiness AHC41612 Certificate IV in Organic Farming AHC50110 Diploma of Agriculture AHC50410 Diploma of Horticulture AHC50810 Diploma of Production Nursery Management AHC51110 Diploma of Conservation and Land Management AHC51210 Diploma of Community Coordination and Facilitation AHC51410 Diploma of Agribusiness Management AHC51513 Diploma of Viticulture AHC51812 Diploma of Organic Farming AHC60110 Advanced Diploma of Agriculture AHC60210 Advanced Diploma of Horticulture AHC60310 Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management AHC60410 Advanced Diploma of Conservation and Land Management Generally, most experienced farm owner/operators and managers find the Diploma level is most compatible with their range of existing skills. If you are not involved in decision making on the farm, you may find the Certificate IV level is more suitable for you. RPL at the Advanced Diploma level is suited to people who have in depth experience in farm business strategic planning and management Going through the RPL process offers you some important advantages: can give you a formal qualification that is nationally recognised helps you identify the skills and knowledge you already possess, and these are likely to be useful in careers other than farming gives you an entry point for further qualifications or off farm roles such as consultancy, or involvement in boards and other organisations improves your CV may support your application for grants or scholarships improved personal satisfaction and self confidence RuralBiz Training Ver 6.0 (March 2015) 5

6 STEPS TO RPL Familiarise yourself with our RPL process read this handbook talk to our administration if you would like some help with the process - Telephone: or admin@ruralbiztraining.com.au) Apply for RPL: Online application: - Login to RuralBiz Online, click on RPL in the top bar and download and save the RPL application/your history/farm description form. Complete the form on your computer, save and then use the upload link in RuralBiz Online to submit it to us. OR - Manual application Complete the separate RPL application form provided at the back of this manual. You can either scan the form and to admin@ruralbiztraining.com.au or post to RuralBiz Training, PO Box 524, Dubbo NSW 2830 we will let you know who your assessor will be. your assessor will phone you to discuss your RPL within one week of us receiving your application. 3. Choose units for RPL with your assessor: You and your assessor will discuss and match suitable units to your knowledge, skills and experience. You assessor will make arrangements to visit you to collect evidence on a mutually convenient date. RuralBiz Training Ver 6.0 (March 2015) 6

7 Prepare to meet with your assessor Carefully read the information about evidence on pages 7-9 of this handbook. Ask yourself: Can I DISCUSS this unit with my assessor? Can I DISPLAY my skills/knowledge in this unit in some tangible way? Can I show some samples (DEMONSTRATE) of what I ve done that relate to this unit? Can I give evidence of my experience what I ve DONE? Can I show DOCUMENTS certifying training I ve done that relates to this unit? Can I provide contact details for at least one referee in each unit who would sign a DECLARATION supporting my skills/knowledge. Suitable independent referees might be your stock and station agent, accountant, agronomist, financier, catchment management officer choose someone who has knowledge of your skills in the particular unit. Your assessor will be looking for at least 3 of these 6 types of evidence in each unit. Usually, you will discuss the unit with the assessor; provide documentation, and a suitable independent referee. organise your evidence for each unit so it is ready to show your assessor. Some evidence may apply to more than one unit. Matching units to your skills and knowledge Be ready to meet with your RPL assessor on the agreed date, with all evidence at hand. This meeting may be at your farm or another location convenient for you and your assessor, or may be an online meeting. Assessment decision Your assessor will complete the assessment and submit it to RuralBiz Training for validation. The validator will confirm the assessment or ask the assessor or you to provide further evidence You are notified of the decision: you may receive the qualification, or individual units of competency be asked to provide more evidence be asked to take part in some training to fill gaps You can appeal the decision (see over) RuralBiz Training Ver 6.0 (March 2015) 7

8 GAP TRAINING If you haven t been able to meet requirements for enough units for your chosen qualification, you may choose to do some training to fill in the gap. Please talk to RuralBiz Training administration who will work with you to develop a plan to meet requirements by finding suitable training and helping you work out how you can access it. APPEAL PROCESS If you are not satisfied with the way we have processed your RPL application, or you believe we have assessed you incorrectly you may appeal. Our appeals process is set out in our Complaints and Appeals Procedure, available on our website ( A brief summary of this process is Send your appeal in writing to RuralBiz Training administration (PO Box 524, Dubbo NSW 2830) within 10 days of receiving your assessment. You should include: reasons why you believe the decision is incorrect any additional evidence relevant to your units which was not considered by the assessor We will let you know we have your information within 2 days of receiving it. The original evidence, with any additional evidence you have provided, will be reviewed by and an assessor who was not involved in your original RPL assessment. You will be contacted by this assessor to discuss the information you have provided, who will review the original decision and inform you of the outcome. If you are not satisfied, you may appeal directly to the CEO of RuralBiz Training then to the Australian Skills Quality Authority. Details on how to take your appeal through these steps are available in our Complaints and Appeals Procedure on our website ( RuralBiz Training Ver 6.0 (March 2015) 8

9 EVIDENCE Evidence for RPL is anything that helps you demonstrate your skills, knowledge and experience in your chosen units. The assessor will match the evidence you provide to the requirements for the unit. Your assessor will help you decide on the best evidence, but you need to be proactive in putting it together. Examples of evidence Examples of information you might include are: brief CV or work history position descriptions (if you ve been an employee) certificates/results of assessment details of courses, workshops, seminars, orientation or induction sessions references/letters from previous employers/supervisors licences indentures/trade papers tickets held eg forklift, crane, etc photographs of work undertaken diaries/task sheets/job sheets/log books On the job records eg OHS records, spray diaries, rural business records you ve compiled finance applications you ve prepared Rural Assistance Authority (or similar body in your state) applications membership of relevant professional associations hobbies/interests/special skills outside work references/letters from people who can attest to your skills (eg accountant, consultant) industry awards chemical accreditation Quality Assurance documents eg Cattle Care accreditation Examples of physical records eg stock movement, paddock records, etc Examples of legislative requirements eg National Vendor Declarations any other documentation that may demonstrate industry experience Not all of these will be relevant to your particular units. Remember, not all of your evidence need be in written form. Your assessor will collect some evidence from you by talking to you, asking you questions or watching you do something. RuralBiz Training Ver 6.0 (March 2015) 9

10 How do I collect my evidence? It is useful to think about the six D s for evidence collection as you work through each unit. Remember, your assessor will be looking for at least three of these types of evidence in each unit. DISCUSS DISPLAY DEMONSTRATE DONE DEVELOP DECLARATION Be prepared to discuss the unit content and the example questions listed for each unit. Your assessor may ask you to display your skills/knowledge by completing some tasks relevant to this unit Can you provide samples of your work to your assessor that demonstrates your skills/knowledge in this unit? What have you done in the past what experience do you have in this unit? What have you done to develop your skills in this unit? This will include both formal and informal training. Will others attest to your experience? Will they provide a declaration to that effect? RuralBiz Training Ver 6.0 (March 2015) 10

11 What the assessor will be looking for: Your assessor will be looking for evidence that is: Valid Must cover all requirements of the unit of competency Sufficient You need to have sufficient evidence to demonstrate your skill/knowledge and experience Current Your evidence must be reasonably recent, as a general guideline less than 5 years old Authentic You will be asked to verify that the evidence you present is your own work EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS Assessing your skills and knowledge for RPL goes beyond having just the technical ability, job-specific knowledge and related qualifications for a particular job or role (sometimes referred to as hard skills ). Although these hard skills are important, there are a number of other skills, capabilities and enabling skills (sometimes referred to as soft skills ) that are equally as important for business success. These are called employability skills. For RPL, assessment of these employability skills will be integrated into the overall assessment for each unit of competence. In other words, your assessor will not be assessing these skills individually, but will look for signs that you have demonstrated these skills throughout your evidence portfolio. The table over page lists the employability skills and the requirements for the Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma qualifications in the AHC10 training package. Don t worry about each of these in detail, but look at the table to get an idea of how each skill relates to your qualification level. You can help your assessor by thinking about how your knowledge, skills and experience show that you have these employability skills. RuralBiz Training Ver 6.0 (March 2015) 11

12 Employability Skill Communication Teamwork Problemsolving Initiative and enterprise Planning and Organising What does it look like at Certificate IV level What does it look like at Diploma level What does it look like at Advanced Diploma level Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation Interpreting the needs of internal/external customers Applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements Working as an individual and a team member Working with diverse individuals and groups Developing practical and creative solutions to workplace problems Showing interdependence and initiative in identifying problems Solving problems individually or in teams Applying a range of strategies in problem solving Adapting to new situations Being creative in response to workplace challenges Identifying opportunities that might not be obvious to others Collecting, analyzing and organising information Using basic business systems for planning and organising Being appropriately resourceful Taking initiative and making decisions within workplace role Determining or applying required Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation Writing to audience needs Interpreting the needs of internal/external customers Establishing/using networks Working with diverse individuals and groups Applying knowledge of own role as a part of a team Applying teamwork skills to a range of situations Identifying and using the strengths of other team members Developing practical and creative solutions to workplace problems Applying a range of strategies in problem solving Listening to and resolving concerns in relation to workplace issues Identifying opportunities that might not be obvious to others Generating a range of options in response to workplace matters Translating ideas into action Developing innovative solutions Taking initiative and making decisions within workplace role Working within or establishing clear project goals and deliverables Determining or applying required resources Allocating people and other resources to tasks and workplace requirements Listening and understanding Speaking clearly and directly Writing to audience needs Interpreting the needs of internal/external customers Establishing/using networks Negotiating responsively Applying knowledge of own role as a part of a team Applying teamwork skills to a range of situations Identifying and using the strengths of other team members Developing practical and creative solutions to workplace problems Showing interdependence and initiative in identifying problems Solving problems individually or in teams Applying a range of strategies in problem solving Using numeracy skills to solve problems Adapting to new situations Being creative in response to workplace challenges Identifying opportunities that might not be obvious to others Translating ideas into actions Developing a strategic, creative long-term vision Collecting analysing and organising information Using basic business systems for planning and organising Being appropriately resourceful Taking initiative and making decisions within workplace role Participating in continuous improvement and RuralBiz Training Ver 5.0 (November 2014)

13 Planning and organising (continued) Selfmanagement resources Managing time and priorities Taking responsibility at the appropriate level Learning Being open to learning, new ideas and techniques Learning new skills and techniques Contributing to the learning of others Technology Using technology and related workplace equipment Using basic technology skills Applying OHS knowledge when using technology Having a personal vision and goals Articulating own ideas and vision Monitoring and evaluating own performance Taking responsibility at the appropriate level Being open to learning, new ideas and techniques Learning in order to accommodate change Managing own learning Using technology and related workplace equipment Using technology to organise data Applying technology as a management tool planning processes Working within or establishing clear project goals and deliverables Determining or applying required resources Allocating people/other resources to tasks and workplace requirements Managing time and priorities Adapting resource allocations to cope with contingencies Having a personal vision and goals Articulating own ideas and vision Taking responsibility at the appropriate level Being open to learning, new ideas and techniques Learning in a range of settings including informal learning Managing own learning Contributing to the learning of others Using basic technology skills Using technology to organise data Applying OHS knowledge when using technology Applying technology as a management tool RuralBiz Training Ver 5.0 (November 2014)

14 AHC40110 Certificate IV in Agriculture A total of twelve (12) units of competency must be completed, made up of: The one (1) core unit a minimum of four (4) units from elective group A a minimum of five (5) units from elective groups A or B a maximum of two (2) units may be selected from the elective units or from units aligned to Certificates III, IV or Diploma in AHC10 (this training package) or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in agriculture. (Make sure you tell your assessor about any other nationally accredited training you have done in the past 5 years because you may be able to credit transfer these 2 units) CORE UNIT Occupational health and safety AHCOHS401A Maintain Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP A Broadacre cropping AHCBAC401A Manage pastures for livestock production AHCBAC402A Plan a pasture establishment program AHCBAC403A Supervise agricultural crop establishment AHCBAC404A Plan and implement agricultural crop maintenance AHCBAC405A Supervise agricultural crop harvesting AHCBAC406A Maintain grain quality in storage AHCBAC407A Save, prepare and store agricultural seed Chemicals AHCCHM401A Minimise risks in the use of chemicals Dairy AHCDRY401A Livestock AHCLSK312A AHCLSK317A AHCLSK401A AHCLSK402A AHCLSK404A AHCLSK405A AHCLSK406A AHCLSK407A AHCLSK408A AHCLSK409A AHCLSK410A AHCLSK411A AHCLSK412A AHCLSK413A AHCLSK414A AHCLSK415A AHCLSK416A AHCLSK417A AHCLSK418A Manage milking shed routines Coordinate artificial insemination and fertility management of livestock Plan to exhibit livestock Develop feeding plans for a production system Develop livestock feeding plans Implement and monitor animal welfare programs Implement intensive production systems Oversee animal marking operations Plan and monitor intensive production systems Pregnancy test animals Supervise animal health programs Supervise feedlot operations Supervise natural mating of livestock Arrange livestock purchases Design livestock handling facilities Arrange transport for farm produce or livestock Oversee alpaca farm activities Identify and select animals for breeding Manage horses for stock work Escort livestock during export RuralBiz Training Ver 6.0 March

15 Machinery operation and maintenance AHCMOM402A Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment Pest management AHCPMG408A Assess and monitor weed, pest and/or disease control programs Pork production AHCPRK401A Implement a feeding strategy for pig production ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B Agribusiness AHCAGB401A Implement and monitor a property improvement plan AHCAGB402A Analyse and interpret production data BSBRSK401A Identify risk and apply risk management processes Artificial insemination AHCAIS401A Supervise artificial breeding and/or embryo transfer programs Business AHCBUS401A Administer finance, insurance and legal requirements AHCBUS402A Cost a project AHCBUS403A Support and review business structures and relationships AHCBUS404A Operate within a budget framework AHCBUS405A Participate in an e-business supply chain BSBFIA402A Report on financial activity BSBSMB405B Monitor and manage small business operations BSBSMB406A Manage small business finances BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness BSBHRM402A Recruit, select and induct staff BSBINM401A Implement workplace information system BSBITU404A Produce complex desktop published documents BSBCMM401A Make a presentation Chemicals AHCCHM402A Plan and implement a chemical use program AHCCHM403A Prepare safe operating procedures for calibration of equipment Deer AHCDER401A AHCDER501A AHCDER502A Handle, store and grade deer velvet Comply with deer industry national velvet accreditation requirements Harvest deer velvet Horse breeding AHCHBR305A Handle and care for stallions AHCHBR401A Carry out stud stable management duties AHCHBR402A Supervise raising young horses Irrigation AHCIRG401A AHCIRG402A AHCIRG404A AHCIRG405A AHCIRG406A AHCIRG407A AHCIRG408A Acquire resources for irrigation installation and construction Determine hydraulic parameters for an irrigation system Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection program Plan and coordinate gravity-fed irrigation systems Plan on-site irrigation system installation and construction work Supervise on-site irrigation installation and construction work Schedule irrigations RuralBiz Training Ver 6.0 March

16 Machinery operation and maintenance AHCMOM401A Conduct major repair and overhaul of machinery and equipment Merchandising and sales AHCMER401A Coordinate customer service and networking activities AHCMER402A Provide advice and sell machinery AHCMER403A Provide advice and sell farm chemicals AHCMER404A Provide advice on agronomic products AHCMER405A Provide advice on livestock products AHCMER406A Provide information on fertilisers and soil ameliorants Milk harvesting AHCMKH401A Carry out cleaning-time tests of milking machines AHCMKH402A Design and fabricate milking equipment installations AHCMKH403A Design and install on-farm milk cooling and storage AHCMKH404A Install milking equipment AHCMKH405A Performance test milking machines Organic production AHCORG401A Manage biodynamic production AHCORG402A Manage organic livestock production AHCORG403A Manage organic soil improvement Plants AHCPCM402A Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program Shearing AHCSHG401A AHCSHG402A AHCSHG403A AHCSHG404A AHCSHG405A AHCSHG406A AHCSHG407A Apply advanced shearing techniques Conduct equipment experting for machine shearing Account for shearing shed supplies Manage shearing and crutching operations Arrange employment for shearing operations Prepare shearing team wages Oversee and instruct shed staff Soils and media AHCSOL401A Sample soils and interpret results AHCSOL402A Develop a soil use map for a property AHCSOL403A Prepare acid sulphate soil management plans AHCSOL404A Supervise acid sulphate soil remediation and management projects Wool AHCWOL401A Determine wool classing strategies AHCWOL402A Use individual fleece measurements to prepare wool for sale AHCWOL404A Establish work routines and manage wool harvesting and preparation staff Work AHCWRK401A Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures AHCWRK402A Provide information on issues and policies AHCWRK403A Supervise work routines and staff performance PSPPM402B Manage simple projects MSL913002A Plan and conduct laboratory/field work SRXGRO002A Deal with conflict TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction RuralBiz Training Ver 6.0 March

17 AHC40310 Certificate IV in Production Horticulture A total of twelve (12) units of competency must be completed, made up of One (1) core unit a minimum of three (3) units must come from elective group A a minimum of five (5) units must come from elective groups A or B a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from the elective units or units packaged in Certificates III, IV or Diploma in AHC10 (this training package) or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the production horticulture industry. (Make sure you tell your assessor about any other nationally accredited training you have done because you may be able to credit transfer these 3 units) CORE UNIT Occupational Health and Safety AHCOHS401A Maintain Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP A Chemicals AHCCHM401A Minimise risks in the use of chemicals AHCCHM402A Plan and implement a chemical use program Irrigation AHCIRG408A Schedule irrigations Plants AHCPCM401A Recommend plants and cultural practices AHCPCM402A Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program Production horticulture AHCPHT402A Develop a crop regulation program AHCPHT404A Implement and monitor a horticultural crop harvesting program Nursery AHCNSY401A AHCNSY402A Plan a growing-on program Plan a propagation program Soils and media AHCSOL401A Sample soils and interpret results RuralBiz Training Ver 6.0 March

18 ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B Business AHCBUS404A AHCBUS405A Operate within a budget framework Participate in an e-business supply chain Food FDFTEC3001A Participate in a HACCP team* FDFFS3001A Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety program* *pre-requisite for the above two units is FDFFS2001A Implement the food safety program and procedures Irrigation AHCIRG402A AHCIRG404A AHCIRG405A Determine hydraulic parameters for an irrigation system Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection program Plan and coordinate gravity fed irrigation systems Organic production AHCORG401A Manage biodynamic production AHCORG403A Manage organic soil improvement Production horticulture AHCPHT401A Assess olive oil for style and quality AHCPHT403A Develop harvesting and processing specifications to produce an olive oil AHCPHT405A Manage mushroom substrate preparation AHCPHT406A Control Phase II mushroom substrate process AHCPHT407A Manage mushroom crop development AHCPHT408A Oversee vineyard practices Soils and media AHCSOL402A Develop a soil use map for a property Work AHCWRK401A Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures AHCWRK402A Provide information on issues and policies AHCWRK403A Supervise work routines and staff performance RuralBiz Training Ver 6.0 March

19 AHC40410 Certificate IV in Horticulture A total of twelve (12) units of competency must be completed, made up of one (1) core unit a minimum of five (5) units must come from elective group A a minimum of two (2) units must come from elective groups A or B a maximum of four (4) units may be selected from the elective units or units aligned to Certificates III, IV or Diploma in AHC10 (this training package) or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must meet job outcomes relevant to horticulture. (Make sure you tell your assessor about any other nationally accredited training you have done because you may be able to credit transfer these 4 units) CORE UNIT Occupational Health and Safety AHCOHS401A Maintain Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP A Plants AHCPCM401A Recommend plants and cultural practices AHCPCM402A Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program Landscape AHCLSC401A Supervise landscape project works Organic production AHCORG403A Manage organic soil improvement Parks and gardens AHCPGD401A Design plant displays AHCPGD402A Plan a plant establishment program Pest management AHCPMG408A Assess and monitor weed, pest and/or disease control programs Soils and media AHCSOL401A Sample soils and interpret results Turf AHCTRF401A AHCTRF402A Develop a sports turf maintenance program Plan and implement sports turf renovation ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B Business AHCBUS402A Cost a project AHCBUS404A Operate within a budget framework BSBSMB406A Manage small business finances BSBHRM402A Recruit, select and induct staff BSBITU404A Produce complex desktop published documents BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information TLIR4002A Source goods/services and evaluate contractors RuralBiz Training Ver 6.0 March

20 Chemicals AHCCHM401A Minimise risks in the use of chemicals AHCCHM402A Plan and implement a chemical use program AHCCHM403A Prepare safe operating procedures for calibration of equipment Design CUVCRS04A BSBDES403A Irrigation AHCIRG401A AHCIRG402A AHCIRG404A AHCIRG405A AHCIRG406A AHCIRG407A AHCIRG408A Produce technical drawings Develop and extend design skills and practice Acquire resources for irrigation installation and construction Determine hydraulic parameters for an irrigation system Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection program Plan and coordinate gravity-fed irrigation systems Plan on-site irrigation system installation and construction work Supervise on-site irrigation installation and construction work Schedule irrigations Machinery operation and maintenance AHCMOM401A Conduct major repair and overhaul of machinery and equipment AHCMOM402A Supervise maintenance of property machinery and equipment Merchandising and sales AHCMER401A Coordinate customer service and networking activities BSBREL402A Build client relationships and business networks SIRXINV004A Buy merchandise Natural area restoration AHCNAR401A Supervise natural area restoration works AHCNAR402A Plan the implementation of revegetation works Nursery AHCNSY401A AHCNSY402A Plan a growing-on program Plan a propagation program Organic production AHCORG401A Manage biodynamic production AHCORG402A Manage organic livestock production Pest management AHCPMG405A Implement pest management action plans Work AHCWRK401A Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures AHCWRK402A Provide information on issues and policies AHCWRK403A Supervise work routines and staff performance AHCWRK404A Ensure compliance with pest legislation PSPPM402B Manage simple projects RuralBiz Training Ver 6.0 March

21 AHC40910 Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management A total of twelve (12) units of competency must be completed, made up of: The one (1) core unit a minimum of seven (7) units must come from the elective units list a maximum of four (4) units may be selected from the elective units or from units aligned to Certificates III, IV or Diploma in AHC10 (this training package) or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in conservation and land management. (Make sure you tell your assessor about any other nationally accredited training you have done in the past 5 years because you may be able to credit transfer these 4 units) CORE UNIT Occupational Health and Safety AHCOHS401A Maintain Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes ELECTIVE UNITS Biosecurity AHCBIO402A Carry out field surveillance for a specific emergency disease or plant pest Business AHCBUS402A AHCBUS404A BSBRES401A TLIR4002A Cost a project Operate within a budget framework Analyse and present research information Source goods/services and evaluate contractors Chemicals AHCCHM401A Minimise risks in the use of chemicals AHCCHM402A Plan and implement a chemical use program Community coordination and facilitation AHCCCF401A Prepare project acquittal AHCCCF402A Report on project AHCCCF403A Obtain and manage sponsorship AHCCCF404A Contribute to association governance AHCCCF405A Develop community networks AHCCCF406A Facilitate ongoing group development AHCCCF407A Obtain resources from community and groups AHCCCF408A Promote community programs AHCCCF409A Participate in assessments of project submissions AHCCCF410A Support individuals in resource management change processes AHCCCF411A Develop approaches to include cultural and human diversity AHCCCF412A Coordinate board/committee elections AHCCCF413A Service committees AHCCCF414A Coordinate fund-raising activities AHCCCF415A Coordinate social events to support group purposes AHCCCF416A Present proposed courses of action to meeting CHCCD404E Develop and implement community programs LGACOM502B Devise and conduct community consultations RuralBiz Training Ver 6.0 March

22 Fire PUAFIR303B PUAFIR407B PUAOPE005B PUAOPE004B Suppress wildfire* *Pre-requisite for above unit is PUAFIR204B Respond to wildfire Conduct prescribed burning Manage a multi team response Conduct briefings/debriefings Indigenous land management AHCILM401A Protect places of cultural significance AHCILM402A Report on place of potential cultural significance AHCILM403A Contribute to the proposal for a negotiated outcome for a given area of country AHCILM404A Record and document community history AHCILM405A Develop work practices to accommodate cultural identity SITTGDE306 Research and share general information on Australian Indigenous cultures Landscape AHCLSC401A Supervise landscape project works Lands, parks and wildlife AHCLPW401A Process applications for changes in land use AHCLPW402A Implement land and sea management practices AHCLPW403A Inspect and monitor cultural places AHCLPW404A Produce maps for land management purposes AHCLPW405A Monitor biodiversity PUACOM012B Liaise with media at a local level PUALAW001B Protect and preserve incident scene SITTGDE307 Prepare specialised interpretive content on flora, fauna and landscape SITTGDE309 Prepare specialised interpretive content on cultural and heritage environments SITTPPD402 Develop interpretive activities SITXCCS201 Provide visitor information Machinery operations and maintenance AHCMOM402A Supervise maintenance of property machinery and equipment Natural area restoration AHCNAR401A Supervise natural area restoration works AHCNAR402A Plan the implementation of revegetation works FPIFGM3201B Manage seed collection Pest management AHCPMG401A Define the pest problem in a local area AHCPMG402A Develop a pest management action plan within a local area AHCPMG403A Develop monitoring procedures for the local pest management strategy AHCPMG404A Coordinate the local pest management strategy AHCPMG405A Implement pest management action plans AHCPMG406A Investigate a reported pest treatment failure AHCPMG407A Monitor and evaluate the local pest management action plan AHCPMG408A Assess and monitor weed, pest and/or disease control programs Parks and gardens AHCPGD402A Plan a plant establishment program RuralBiz Training Ver 6.0 March

23 Plants AHCPCM401A Recommend plants and cultural practices Soil and water conservation AHCSAW401A Set out conservation earthworks AHCSAW402A Supervise on-site implementation of conservation earthworks Soils and media AHCSOL401A Sample soils and interpret results AHCSOL403A Prepare acid sulphate soil management plans AHCSOL404A Supervise acid sulphate soil remediation and management projects Work AHCWRK401A Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures AHCWRK402A Provide information on issues and policies AHCWRK403A Supervise work routines and staff performance AHCWRK404A Ensure compliance with pest legislation BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness LGAPLEM508A Manipulate and analyse data within geographic information systems MSL913002A Plan and conduct laboratory/field work PSPPM402B Manage simple projects PSPPOL404A Support policy implementation SRXGRO002A Deal with conflict TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction RuralBiz Training Ver 6.0 March

24 AHC41010 Certificate IV in Agribusiness A total of twelve (12) units of competency must be completed, made up of: The one (1) core unit a minimum of nine (9) units must come from the elective units list a maximum of two (2) units may be selected from the elective units or from units aligned to Certificates III, IV or Diploma in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the rural business. (Make sure you tell your assessor about any other nationally accredited training you have done in the past 5 years because you may be able to credit transfer these 2 units) CORE UNIT Occupational Health and Safety AHCOHS401A Maintain Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes ELECTIVE UNITS Agribusiness AHCAGB301A Keep records for a primary production business AHCAGB401A Implement and monitor a property improvement plan AHCAGB402A Analyse and interpret production data BSBRSK401A Identify risk and apply risk management processes Business AHCBUS401A Administer finance, insurance and legal requirements AHCBUS402A Cost a project AHCBUS403A Support and review business structures and relationships AHCBUS404A Operate within a budget framework AHCBUS405A Participate in an e-business supply chain BSBCMM401A Make a presentation BSBFIA402A Report on financial activity BSBHRM402A Recruit, select and induct staff BSBINM401A Implement workplace information system BSBITU404A Produce complex desktop published documents BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information BSBSMB405B Monitor and manage small business operations BSBSMB406A Manage small business finances BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness Shearing AHCSHG406A Prepare shearing team wages Broad acre cropping AHCBAC501A Manage agricultural crop production Livestock AHCLSK501A Manage livestock production Work AHCWRK401A Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures AHCWRK402A Provide information on issues and policies AHCWRK403A Supervise work routines and staff performance AHCWRK404A Ensure compliance with pest legislation BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness MSL913002A Plan and conduct laboratory/field work PSPPM402B Manage simple projects PSPPOL404A Support policy implementation SRXGRO002A Deal with conflict TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction RuralBiz Training Ver 6.0 March

25 AHC41612 Certificate IV in Organic Farming A total of twelve (12) units of competency must be completed, made up of: The one (1) core unit select four (4) units from Group A select five (5) units from Groups A or B select two (2) units from Group A, Group B, or units packaged in Certificates III, IV or Diploma in AHC10 (this training package) or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in agriculture. (Make sure you tell your assessor about any other nationally accredited training you have done in the past 5 years because you may be able to credit transfer these 2 units) CORE UNITS Occupational Health and Safety AHCOHS401A Maintain occupational health and safety (OHS) processes ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP A AHCORG401A Manage biodynamic production AHCORG402A Manage organic livestock production AHCORG403A Manage organic soil improvement AHCORG404A Arrange selling through community based marketing AHCORG405A Implement sustainable practices in the organic farm based business AHCORG406A Oversee compliance with an organic certification scheme ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B Agribusiness AHCAGB401A Implement and monitor a property improvement plan AHCAGB402A Analyse and interpret production data Business AHCBUS401A AHCBUS402A AHCBUS404A AHCBUS405A BSBRSK401A BSBSMB405B BSBSMB406A Administer finance, insurance and legal requirements Cost a project Operate within a budget framework Participate in an e-business supply chain Identify risk and apply risk management processes Monitor and manage small business operations Manage small business finances Broadacre cropping AHCBAC401A Manage pastures for livestock production AHCBAC402A Plan a pasture establishment program AHCBAC403A Supervise agricultural crop establishment AHCBAC404A Plan and implement agricultural crop maintenance AHCBAC405A Supervise agricultural crop harvesting Livestock AHCLSK402A AHCLSK404A AHCLSK405A AHCLSK406A AHCLSK407A AHCLSK409A AHCLSK411A AHCLSK412A Develop livestock feeding plans Implement and monitor animal welfare programs Implement intensive production systems Oversee animal marking operations Plan and monitor intensive production systems Supervise animal health programs Supervise natural mating of livestock Arrange livestock purchases RuralBiz Training Ver 6.0 March

26 AHCLSK414A AHCLSK416A Arrange transport for farm produce or livestock Identify and select animals for breeding Production horticulture AHCPHT402A Develop a crop regulation program AHCPHT404A Implement and monitor a horticultural crop harvesting program Irrigation AHCIRG402A AHCIRG404A AHCIRG405A AHCIRG408A Determine hydraulic parameters for an irrigation system Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection system Plan and coordinate gravity-fed irrigation systems Schedule irrigations Soils and media AHCSOL401A Sample soils and interpret results Chemicals AHCCHM401A Minimise risk in the use of chemicals Work AHCWRK401A Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures AHCWRK403A Supervise work routines and staff performance RuralBiz Training Ver 6.0 March

27 AHC50110 Diploma of Agriculture A total of ten (10) units of competency must be completed, made up of: a minimum of five (5) units from the elective group A a minimum of three (3) units from elective groups A or B a maximum of two (2) units may be selected from the elective groups or units aligned to Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma in AHC10 (this training package) or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in agriculture. (Make sure you tell your assessor about any other nationally accredited training you have done in the past 5 years because you may be able to credit transfer these 2 units) ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP A Agribusiness AHCAGB501A Develop climate risk management strategies AHCAGB505A Develop a whole farm plan Business AHCBUS501A AHCBUS506A AHCBUS507A Manage staff Develop and review a business plan Monitor and review business performance Broadacre cropping AHCBAC501A Manage agricultural crop production AHCBAC502A Manage forage conservation AHCBAC503A Manage integrated crop and pasture production AHCBAC504A Plan and manage a stored grain program AHCBAC505A Plan and manage long-term weed, pest and/or disease control in crops AHCBAC506A Manage the harvest of crops AHCBAC507A Develop production plans for crops Livestock AHCLSK501A AHCLSK502A AHCLSK503A AHCLSK504A AHCLSK505A Manage livestock production Arrange marketing of livestock Develop and implement a breeding strategy Develop livestock health and welfare strategies Develop production plans for livestock Occupational health and safety AHCOHS501A Manage Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes Organic production AHCORG501A Develop an organic management plan AHCORG502A Prepare the enterprise for organic certification Soils and media AHCSOL501A Monitor and manage soils for production RuralBiz Training Ver 6.0 March

28 ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B Agribusiness AHCAGB502A Plan and manage infrastructure requirements AHCAGB503A Plan and monitor production processes AHCAGB504A Plan production for the whole land/farm based business BSBWOR501B Manage personal work priorities and professional development Business AHCBUS502A AHCBUS503A AHCBUS504A AHCBUS505A AHCBUS508A BSBFIM501A BSBHRM506A BSBRES401A BSBRSK501B TLIL5019A TLIR4002A TLIR4003A Carbon Farming AHCCFI501 AHCCFI502 AHCCFI503 AHCCFI504 AHCCFI505 AHCCFI506 AHCCFI507 AHCCFI508 AHCCFI509 AHCCFI510 AHCCFI511 Chemicals AHCCHM401A AHCCHM501A Deer AHCDER401A AHCDER501A AHCDER502A Drainage AHCDRG501A Livestock AHCLSK506A Market products and services Negotiate and monitor contracts Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders Develop a marketing plan Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports Manage budgets and financial plans Manage recruitment selection and induction processes Analyse and present research information Manage risk Implement and monitor transport logistics Source goods/services and evaluate contractors Negotiate a contract Provide technical advice on the Carbon Farming Initiative Assess the feasibility of a Carbon Farming Initiative project Advise on Carbon Initiative project planning and implementation Monitor and report on a Carbon Farming Initiative project Aggregate Carbon Farming Initiative projects Plan a Carbon Farming Initiative livestock project Plan a Carbon Farming Initiative waste or manure management project Plan a Carbon Farming Initiative project to sequester carbon in soil or biochar Plan a Carbon Farming Initiative savannah burning, feral animal or rangelands project Plan a Carbon Farming Initiative vegetation project Plan a Carbon Farming Initiative project to avoid emissions from soil and crops Minimise risks in the use of chemicals Develop and manage a chemical use strategy Handle, store and grade deer velvet Comply with deer industry national velvet accreditation requirements Harvest deer velvet Design drainage systems Design livestock effluent systems Machinery operation and maintenance AHCMOM501A Manage machinery and equipment AHCMOM502A Implement a machinery management system RuralBiz Training Ver 6.0 March

29 Merchandising and sales AHCMER501A Develop a sales strategy for rural products Natural area restoration AHCNAR506A Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies Organic production AHCORG401A Manage biodynamic production AHCORG402A Manage organic livestock production AHCORG403A Manage organic soil improvement Plants AHCPCM505A Shearing AHCSHG405A Water AHCWAT502A Work AHCWRK501A AHCWRK502A AHCWRK504A AHCWRK505A AHCWRK509A AHCWRK511A Conduct environment and food safety risk assessment of plant nutrition and soil fertility programs Arrange employment for shearing operations Manage water systems Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program Collect and manage data Assess new industry developments Manage trial and/or research material Provide specialist advice to clients Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability RuralBiz Training Ver 6.0 March

30 AHC50410 Diploma of Horticulture A total of ten (10) units of competency must be completed, made up of: a minimum of four (4) units from the elective group A a minimum of four (4) units from elective groups A or B a maximum of two (2) units may be selected from elective units or units aligned to Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma in AHC10 (this training package) or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in agriculture. (Make sure you tell your assessor about any other nationally accredited training you have done because you may be able to credit transfer these 2 units) ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP A Plants AHCPCM501A Diagnose plant health problems AHCPCM502A Collect and classify plants Production horticulture AHCPHT502A Develop a horticultural production plan AHCPHT503A Manage a controlled growing environment Arboriculture AHCARB501A AHCARB502A AHCARB503A AHCARB504A AHCARB505A Hydroponics AHCHYD501A Landscape AHCLSC501A AHCLSC502A AHCLSC503A Assess trees Identify, select and specify trees Diagnose tree diseases Develop a tree protection program Document and audit tree work Develop a plan for a hydroponic system Survey and establish site levels Manage landscape projects Manage a tree transplanting program Parks and gardens AHCPGD501A Manage plant cultural practices AHCPGD502A Plan the restoration of parks and gardens AHCPGD503A Manage parks and reserves AHCPGD504A Develop and implement a streetscape management plan AHCPGD505A Conduct comprehensive inspection of park facilities Turf AHCTRF501A Plan the establishment of sports turf playing surfaces ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B Business AHCBUS501A Manage staff AHCBUS502A Market products and services AHCBUS503A Negotiate and monitor contracts AHCBUS504A Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders AHCBUS505A Develop a marketing plan AHCBUS508A Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports BSBFIM501A Manage budgets and financial plans RuralBiz Training Ver 6.0 March

31 BSBHRM506A Manage recruitment selection and induction processes BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information TLIL5019A Implement and monitor transport logistics TLIR4002A Source goods/services and evaluate contractors TLIR4003A Negotiate a contract Chemicals AHCCHM501A Develop and manage a chemical use strategy Design AHCDES503A Assess landscape sites Irrigation AHCIRG501A Audit irrigation systems AHCIRG502A Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs AHCIRG503A Design irrigation, drainage and water treatment systems AHCIRG504A Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan AHCIRG505A Establish and maintain an irrigation-related environmental protection program Lands, parks and wildlife AHCLPW501A Develop a management plan for a designated area Machinery operation and maintenance AHCMOM501A Manage machinery and equipment AHCMOM502A Implement a machinery management system Pest management AHCPMG501A Coordinate the pest management strategy in a regional or broader context AHCPMG502A Define the pest problem in a regional or broader context AHCPMG503A Develop a strategy for the management of target pests AHCPMG504A Develop a system for monitoring the pest management strategy AHCPMG505A Evaluate the pest management strategy Plants AHCPCM505A Conduct environment and food safety risk assessment of plant nutrition and soil fertility programs Soils and media AHCSOL501A Monitor and manage soils for production Water AHCWAT501A Design water treatment systems AHCWAT502A Manage water systems Work AHCWRK501A Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program AHCWRK502A Collect and manage data AHCWRK503A Prepare reports AHCWRK504A Assess new industry developments AHCWRK505A Manage trial and/or research material AHCWRK507A Implement professional practice AHCWRK508A Interpret legislation AHCWRK509A Provide specialist advice to clients AHCWRK510A Audit site operations AHCWRK511A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability CPPWMT5043A Develop and implement an environmental management strategy CPPWMT5045A Develop site safety plans PSPPM502B Manage complex projects PSPPM503B Close complex projects RuralBiz Training Ver 6.0 March