Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Organic Farming
Certificate IV in Organic Farming
AHC41616
BDC8
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.00 | 13/02/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 4.00 | 21/10/2019 | Replaced | Approved |
| 3.00 | 19/12/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 14/09/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification allows individuals to develop skills and knowledge within the organic farming and general agriculture industry. It is designed to meet the needs of supervisors or team leaders working in the organic agriculture industry.
This qualification is suitable for people currently working or who wish to find employment on an organic farming enterprise.
Job roles and titles will vary. Possible job titles relevant to this Qualification include:
Organic farm team leader
Organic farm supervisor
Organic farmer.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- twelve (12) units of competency:
- one (1) core units plus
- eleven (11) elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- select four (4) units from Group A
- select five (5) units from Group A or Group B
- two (2) units aligned to AQF levels 3, 4, or 5 may be selected from the elective list, or this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.
Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in agriculture and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 4.
1. Core Units
One (1) unit must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAT82 | AHCWHS401 | Maintain work health and safety processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least four (4) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available option
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAT89 | AHCORG404 | Arrange selling through community based marketing | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OAE93 | BSBSMB420 | Evaluate and develop small business operations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BAO57 | AHCORG405 | Implement sustainable practices in the organic farm based business | 55 | Unit of competency |
| BAN45 | AHCPMG410 | Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan | 75 | Unit of competency |
| BAT91 | AHCORG401 | Manage biodynamic production | 100 | Unit of competency |
| BAO10 | AHCORG408 | Manage on farm composting | 55 | Unit of competency |
| BAM06 | AHCORG402 | Manage organic livestock production | 100 | Unit of competency |
| BAP36 | AHCORG403 | Manage organic soil improvement | 100 | Unit of competency |
| BAS16 | AHCORG406 | Oversee compliance with an organic certification scheme | 55 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to seven (7) units must be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available option
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J274 | AHC41612 | Certificate IV in Organic Farming | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJA4 | AHC40122 | Certificate IV in Agriculture | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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