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Certificate I in Rural Skills (Entry Level Training)

Certificate I in Rural Skills (Entry Level Training)

Accredited course
National Code:
50850
State Code:
0965
TGA Status:
Draft
DTWD Status:
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/02/2001
Field of Education
080321 - Farm Management And Agribusiness
AQF Level
Certificate I in
Nominal Hours
280
Duration
1 Semester
Stream of Study
Basic Education/Employment Skills, Preparation (2100)
Accredited Date
05/02/2003
Expiry Date
30/06/2006
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Schedule
1. CORE

Group 1 - OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY -
Select and complete ONE unit of competence from list below.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S0882 RUAAGCORE2A Follow enterprise occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures 20 Unit of competency
S0481 RUHCORE2A Meet workplace health and safety requirements 20 Unit of competency
S1596 SFICORE104A Meet workplace health and safety requirements 20 Unit of competency
2. ELECTIVE

Group 2 - COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Select and complete ONE unit of competence from list below.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S1595 SFICORE103A Communicate in the seafood industry 30 Unit of competency
S0884 RUAAGCORE4A Communicate in the workplace 20 Unit of competency
3. ELECTIVE

Group 3 - WORK SKILLS
Select and complete ONE unit of competence from list below.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S1594 SFICORE102A Carry out work effectively in the seafood industry 30 Unit of competency
S0483 RUHCORE4A Cooperate in the workplace 20 Unit of competency
S0886 RUAAGCORE6A Plan daily work routines 10 Unit of competency
S0485 RUHCORE6A Plan daily work routines 10 Unit of competency
4. ELECTIVES

Group 4 - GENERAL ELECTIVES: Electives are to be selected so the total hours of the course/ qualification is not less than 260 hours and not more than 280 hours. In circumstances where appropriate funding arrangements have been negotiated, the maximum hours can be extended to 450. Elective choice should be made so as to avoid duplication of a Certificate I from any of the associated Training Packages

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
81026 Cgea1-general Curriculum Options 80 Module
81025 Cgea1-numerical & Mathematical 80 Module
81023 Cgea1-reading & Writing 80 Module
81030 Cgea2-general Curriculum Options 80 Module
81029 Cgea2-numerical & Mathematical 80 Module
81027 Cgea2-reading & Writing 80 Module
43000 EPC173 Functional Mathematics (Aatm01) 18 Module
65011 NCS003 Job Seeking Skills 17 Module
82009 Learning Support 20 Module
45270 Rural Skills Practice A 40 Module
45271 Rural Skills Practice B 40 Module
5. ELECTIVE

Group 5 - Units of Competence and Modules Any units of competence from an endorsed training package that are acceptable in a Certificate I in Automotive, Metals and Engineering Building and Construction (General, Civil of Off-Site) Horticulture

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S0484 RUHCORE5A Act in an emergency 30 Unit of competency
S0514 RUHHRT212A Apply chemicals and biological agents 25 Unit of competency
S0500 RUHHRT115A Carry out basic canopy maintenance 13 Unit of competency
S0502 RUHHRT117A Carry out basic postharvest operations 13 Unit of competency
S0520 RUHHRT218A Establish crops 25 Unit of competency
S0542 RUHHRT240A Establish turf 25 Unit of competency
71020 TAD098 Home Garden 50 Module
S0541 RUHHRT239A Install retaining walls 25 Unit of competency
S0521 RUHHRT219A Maintain a crop 25 Unit of competency
S0494 RUHHRT109A Maintain the work environment 13 Unit of competency
S0480 RUHCORE1A Meet industry requirements 10 Unit of competency
S0509 RUHHRT207A Operate equipment and machinery 25 Unit of competency
S0498 RUHHRT113A Operate ride-on vehicles 13 Unit of competency
S0490 RUHHRT105A Pick a crop 13 Unit of competency
S0487 RUHHRT102A Plant a crop by hand 13 Unit of competency
S0505 RUHHRT203A Plant trees and shrubs 25 Unit of competency
S0530 RUHHRT228A Pot-on plants 25 Unit of competency
S0486 RUHHRT101A Provide crop care 13 Unit of competency
S0492 RUHHRT107A Provide nursery plant care 13 Unit of competency
S0493 RUHHRT108A Provide nursery support 13 Unit of competency
S0496 RUHHRT111A Provide postharvest care 13 Unit of competency
S0497 RUHHRT112A Provide propagation support 13 Unit of competency
S0489 RUHHRT104A Provide turf care 13 Unit of competency
S0488 RUHHRT103A Provide work site support 13 Unit of competency
S0510 RUHHRT208A Prune shrubs and small trees 25 Unit of competency
S0529 RUHHRT227A Recognise plants, products and treatments 25 Unit of competency
S0501 RUHHRT116A Sow plant materials 13 Unit of competency
S0522 RUHHRT220A Support crop harvesting 25 Unit of competency
S0531 RUHHRT229A Tend nursery plants 25 Unit of competency
S0516 RUHHRT214A Transplant small trees 25 Unit of competency
S0504 RUHHRT202A Treat pests and diseases 25 Unit of competency
S0503 RUHHRT201A Treat weeds 25 Unit of competency
S0528 RUHHRT226A Undertake irrigation systems maintenance activities 25 Unit of competency
S0526 RUHHRT224A Undertake propagation activities 25 Unit of competency
S0482 RUHCORE3A Use hazardous substances safely 20 Unit of competency
71021 TAD099 Use of Tractor and Implements 50 Module
6. ELECTIVE

Agriculture

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S0889 RUAAG1100EOA Operate equipment 40 Unit of competency
S0887 RUAAG1130EMA Perform routine maintenance 40 Unit of competency
S0929 RUAAG2131EMA Provide support for basic repair of plant and equipment 40 Unit of competency
7. ELECTIVE

Aquaculture

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S1663 SFIAQUA101A Carry out basic aquaculture operations 20 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
5017 51626 Certificate I in Rural Skills (Entry Level Training) Accredited course
VET Info Notes
This is course designed by Quality Assurance and Recognition (QAR) in
consultation with colleges.

NOTE: Other modules and units of competence may be added to the electives in
this course. Contact QAR to discuss your requirements.

While the official stream classification for this course is 2100, it may be
treated as a stream 3100 for appropriate groups.

1. This qualification was amended by TPIS (QA & R) on 9/12/02.

2. Great Southern Tafe requested transfer of copyright of this course to Pilbara Tafe, effective from 12/5/2004.
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