Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Agriculture
Diploma of Agriculture
RUA50198
S005
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
CORE UNITS
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S0885 | RUAAGCORE5A | Act to minimise emergencies | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S0882 | RUAAGCORE2A | Follow enterprise occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S0883 | RUAAGCORE3A | Use hazardous substances safely | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. ELECTIVES
Competence must be demonstrated in:
Units of Competence from units of Level 5 or above to the value of 25 points; plus Units of Competence at any level from the Agriculture (RUA98) or Horticulture (RUH98) Training Package to the value of 25 points.
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.
GENERAL UNITS
3. ELECTIVE
BEEF CATTLE PRODUCTION
4.
COTTON PRODUCTION
5.
DAIRY
6.
GOAT PRODUCTION
7.
GRAIN PRODUCTION
8.
HORSE BREEDING
9.
MILK HARVESTING
10.
PIG PRODUCTION
11.
POULTRY PRODUCTION
12.
RURAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
13.
RURAL MERCHANDISING
14.
SHEEP AND WOOL
15.
SUGAR CANE
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1054 | RUAAG3321SCA | Apply sustainable sugar cane production practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S1056 | RUAAG3323SCA | Coordinate overall cane harvesting and cane haulage operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S0936 | RUAAG2324SCA | Cultivate land for sugar cane production | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S1055 | RUAAG3322SCA | Maintain and repair cane haulage vehicles | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S1053 | RUAAG3320SCA | Monitor sugar cane production | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S0935 | RUAAG2323SCA | Operate a cane harvester | 60 | Unit of competency |
| S0933 | RUAAG2321SCA | Operate cane haulage vehicle | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S1198 | RUAAG4321SCA | Overhaul cane harvester | 60 | Unit of competency |
| S0937 | RUAAG2325SCA | Plant sugar cane | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S0932 | RUAAG2320SCA | Provide training delivery support | 10 | Unit of competency |
| S0934 | RUAAG2322SCA | Service and maintain cane haulage vehicle | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S1057 | RUAAG3324SCA | Service, maintain and repair cane harvester | 80 | Unit of competency |
16.
WOOL HARVESTING
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7010 | Agriculture | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S401 | RTE50103 | Diploma of Agriculture | 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. RTO's who wish to deliver this qualification must be registered by
their State accrediting body.
2. Futher 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 23 August
2001.
Entry Requirements
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