Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Commercial Seed Processing
Certificate III in Commercial Seed Processing
AHC32111
D488
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 01/03/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides a vocational outcome in commercial seed processing.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Completion of nine (9) units made up of six (6) core units and three (3) elective units.- a maximum of one (1) elective unit may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II, III or IV in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the commercial seed processing industry.
1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7093 | AHCOHS301A | Contribute to OHS processes | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D7208 | AHCSPO307A | Handle, package and store commercial quantities of seed | 70 | Unit of competency |
| D7204 | AHCSPO303A | Operate a gravity table | 70 | Unit of competency |
| D7202 | AHCSPO301A | Operate a screen cleaner for seed processing | 70 | Unit of competency |
| D7203 | AHCSPO302A | Operate an indent cylinder | 70 | Unit of competency |
| D7209 | AHCSPO308A | Sample seed before and after processing | 70 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
A maximum of one (1) elective unit may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II, III or IV in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course.
Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the commercial seed processing industry.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7318 | AHCWRK313A | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D6634 | AHCAGB301A | Keep records for a primary production business | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S5674 | TLID1007C | Operate a forklift | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D7205 | AHCSPO304A | Operate seed modification machinery | 70 | Unit of competency |
| D7206 | AHCSPO305A | Operate seed treatment machinery | 70 | Unit of competency |
| D7207 | AHCSPO306A | Operate specialised seed processing machinery | 70 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D487 | AHC32110 | Certificate III in Commercial Seed Processing | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J793 | AHC32113 | Certificate III in Commercial Seed Processing | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of DEEWR.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from the national register at Training.gov.au
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by Training Curriculum Services on 6/12/2011.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.