Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Seed Production

Certificate IV in Seed Production

Qualification
National Code:
AHC41416
State Code:
BDA4
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0501 - Agriculture
Original TGA Release Date
14/09/2016
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
665
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
21/10/2019
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
4.00 21/10/2019 Current Approved
3.00 19/12/2018 Replaced Approved
2.00 14/09/2016 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification allows individuals to develop higher level skills and knowledge in the seed production industry. It is designed to meet the needs of supervisors or team leaders in the seed production industry.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to 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:
- five (5) core units plus
- seven (7) 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 five (5) units from list below
- two (2) units may be selected from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.

Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in seed production and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 4.
1. Core Units

Five (5) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAT82 AHCWHS401 Maintain work health and safety processes 40 Unit of competency
BAL44 AHCSDP401 Plan a seed crop establishment program 100 Unit of competency
BAQ06 AHCSDP403 Plan and implement seed crop maintenance 70 Unit of competency
BAP49 AHCSDP402 Supervise seed crop establishment 55 Unit of competency
BAM45 AHCSDP404 Supervise seed crop harvesting 70 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least five (5) units must be chosen from the elective list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBK58 AHCAGB405 Analyse and interpret production data 35 Unit of competency
BAO92 AHCMOM401 Conduct major repair and overhaul of machinery and equipment 60 Unit of competency
BAR57 AHCPMG413 Define the pest problem 90 Unit of competency
BAL61 AHCPMG507 Develop a regional pest management plan 110 Unit of competency
BAM05 AHCSOL402 Develop a soil use map for a property 30 Unit of competency
OAO33 AHCCHM404 Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals 55 Unit of competency
OBJ72 AHCIRG441 Evaluate water supply for irrigation 45 Unit of competency
AUI64 BSBRSK401 Identify risk and apply risk management processes 40 Unit of competency
BAN47 AHCWRK401 Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures 30 Unit of competency
OBJ75 AHCIRG444 Manage irrigation systems 70 Unit of competency
OAO39 AHCCHM405 Plan and implement a chemical use program 35 Unit of competency
OBK57 AHCAGB404 Plan and implement infrastructure improvements 40 Unit of competency
BAN21 AHCCHM403 Prepare safe operating procedures for calibration of equipment 20 Unit of competency
BAQ15 AHCWRK402 Provide information on issues and policies 50 Unit of competency
BAR13 AHCSOL401 Sample soils and interpret results 60 Unit of competency
OBJ78 AHCIRG438 Select and manage pumping systems for irrigation 90 Unit of competency
OBJ71 AHCIRG442 Supervise irrigation system installation 70 Unit of competency
OBJ74 AHCIRG443 Supervise irrigation system maintenance 65 Unit of competency
BAM11 AHCMOM402 Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment 30 Unit of competency
BAS43 AHCWRK403 Supervise work routines and staff performance 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J272 AHC41412 Certificate IV in Seed Production Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information