Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Feedlot Operations
Certificate III in Feedlot Operations
AHC33311
D499
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 18/12/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides an occupational outcome in beef cattle feedlot operations. Electives must be chosen to cover a feedlot maintenance, pen riding, or feeding and milling stream.
The testamur issued for this qualification is to be titled AHC33311 Certificate III in Feedlot Operations. An additional descriptor should be added by the RTO to reflect unit selection. For example:
AHC33311 Certificate III in Feedlot Operations (Feedlot Maintenance)
AHC33311 Certificate III in Feedlot Operations (Feeding and Milling)
AHC33311 Certificate III in Feedlot Operations (Pen Riding).
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Completion of seventeen (17) units comprising of:- six (6) core and
- eleven (11) electives;
- a minimum of eight elective units must be chosen from ONE of the following streams:
- Group A: Feedlot Maintenance
- Group B: Feeding and Milling
- Group C: Pen Riding
- a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II, III or IV in this Training Package or from any other currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the feedlot industry.
1. Core Units
Six (6) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7313 | AHCWRK306A | Comply with industry quality assurance requirements | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D7093 | AHCOHS301A | Contribute to OHS processes | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D6695 | AHCBIO302A | Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D7307 | AHCWRK209A | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D6759 | AHCCHM303A | Prepare and apply chemicals | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D6760 | AHCCHM304A | Transport, handle and store chemicals | 10 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Feedlot Maintenance Stream
A minimum of eight (8) elective units must be chosen from ONE of the following streams:
- Group A: Feedlot Maintenance
- Group B: Feeding and Milling
- Group C: Pen Riding
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D6943 | AHCLSK213A | Clean out production sheds | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D7010 | AHCMOM207A | Conduct front-end loader operations | 65 | Unit of competency |
| D7124 | AHCPMG301A | Control weeds | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7015 | AHCMOM301A | Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WH751 | RIIWHS202D | Enter and work in confined spaces | 24 | Unit of competency |
| D6864 | AHCINF204A | Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7318 | AHCWRK313A | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D6816 | AHCINF301A | Implement property improvement, construction and repair | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D7018 | AHCMOM305A | Operate specialised machinery and equipment | 45 | Unit of competency |
| D7190 | AHCPHT307A | Prepare raw materials and compost the feedstocks | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D6973 | AHCLSK328A | Remove and facilitate reuse of effluent and manure from an intensive production system | 25 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Feeding and Milling Stream
A minimum of eight (8) elective units must be chosen from ONE of the following streams:
- Group A: Feedlot Maintenance
- Group B: Feeding and Milling
- Group C: Pen Riding
4. Group C Pen Riding Stream
A minimum of eight (8) elective units must be chosen from ONE of the following streams:
- Group A: Feedlot Maintenance
- Group B: Feeding and Milling
- Group C: Pen Riding
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D6946 | AHCLSK301A | Administer medication to livestock | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D6949 | AHCLSK304A | Carry out post-mortem examination of livestock | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D6952 | AHCLSK307A | Euthanase livestock | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D6953 | AHCLSK308A | Identify and draft livestock | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D6954 | AHCLSK309A | Implement animal health control programs | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D6955 | AHCLSK310A | Implement feeding plans for intensive production | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D6977 | AHCLSK332A | Monitor animals in intensive production systems | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D6978 | AHCLSK333A | Monitor pen condition and ration suitability | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D7008 | AHCMOM205A | Operate vehicles | 24 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDE9 | AHC33316 | Certificate III in Feedlot Operations | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships