Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Organic Farming
Diploma of Organic Farming
AHC51812
J271
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 15/10/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This Diploma of Organic Farming reflects the role of personnel working within an organic farming enterprise who manage enterprise production units, manage the certification and continued compliance with organic standards and develop and maintain organic produce supply chains. It is designed to meet the needs of owners and managers of organic farming enterprises.
This Qualification is suitable for people currently working or who wish to find employment on an organic farming enterprise or who own an organic farming enterprise.
Job Roles: Job roles and titles will vary. Possible job titles relevant to this Qualification include:
Organic farm production manager
Organic supply chain manager
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Completion of 10 Units of Competency comprising of:- two (2) core units
- eight (8) elective units:
- select two (2) units from Group A
- select five (5) units from Groups A or B
- select one (1) unit from Groups A, Group B or from units packaged in Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in agriculture.
1. Core Units
The following two (2) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7100 | AHCORG501A | Develop an organic management plan | 120 | Unit of competency |
| WE637 | AHCORG505A | Develop and monitor a sustainable production plan | 90 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
A minimum of two (2) units must be completed from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WE635 | AHCORG503A | Design and document an organic farm landscape | 90 | Unit of competency |
| D7070 | AHCNAR506A | Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WE636 | AHCORG504A | Develop and manage a community based marketing supply chain | 90 | Unit of competency |
| WE638 | AHCORG506A | Manage an agro-ecology production system | 90 | Unit of competency |
| D7097 | AHCORG401A | Manage biodynamic production | 100 | Unit of competency |
| D7098 | AHCORG402A | Manage organic livestock production | 100 | Unit of competency |
| D7099 | AHCORG403A | Manage organic soil improvement | 100 | Unit of competency |
| D7101 | AHCORG502A | Prepare the enterprise for organic certification | 140 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
The remaining units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDC7 | AHC51816 | Diploma of Organic Farming | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this Qualification.
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