Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Agriculture (Rural Merchandising)
Certificate III in Agriculture (Rural Merchandising)
RUA31298
S132
Deleted
Archived
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 12/01/1998 | Current | Archived |
Description
Schedule
1. CORE
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S0885 | RUAAGCORE5A | Act to minimise emergencies | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S0884 | RUAAGCORE4A | Communicate in the workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S0882 | RUAAGCORE2A | Follow enterprise occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S0881 | RUAAGCORE1A | Meet industry employment criteria | 10 | Unit of competency |
| S0886 | RUAAGCORE6A | Plan daily work routines | 10 | Unit of competency |
| S1027 | RUAAG2818RMA | Provide advice on farm chemical usage | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S1026 | RUAAG2817RMA | Sell farm chemicals | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S0883 | RUAAGCORE3A | Use hazardous substances safely | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. CORE
Competence must be demonstrated in: Units of Competence from Rural Merchandising core units at Level 3 to the value of 21 points; plus Units of Competence from elective Rural Merchandising units at level 2 to the value of 12 points, from the Agriculture (RUA98) Training Package. See the Agriculture Training Package (RUA98) for the qualification packaging rules involving the Points system and the complete list of Units of Competence available as Electives. Rural Merchandising core units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1178 | RUAAG3801RMA | Calculate store profits and margins | 15 | Unit of competency |
| S1179 | RUAAG3802RMA | Coordinate rural merchandising office | 80 | Unit of competency |
| S1325 | RUAFLM8A | Develop and maintain a safe workplace and environment | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S1180 | RUAAG3803RMA | Plan the purchase of goods and services | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S1319 | RUAFLM2A | Provide leadership in the workplace | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S1181 | RUAAG3804RMA | Sell agricultural machinery | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S1177 | RUAAG3800RMA | Use effective merchandising practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. ELECTIVES
Rural Merchandising elective units
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S392 | RTE31803 | Certificate III in Rural Merchandising | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
from the Agriculture Training Package RUA98 which should be consulted for full
descriptions of requirements. RUA98 is accredited until 30/06/2001 .
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training
Authority. RTOs who wish to deliver this qualification must be registered by
their State accrediting body.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Agriculture
Training Package RUA98, available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel:
(03) 9655 0600.
3. This qualification was entered on to the CMS by Challenger TAFE on 20 August
2001.
Entry Requirements
No information
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