Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Dairy Production
Certificate III in Dairy Production
AHC30221
BHM7
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 24/01/2023 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 15/02/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work as farm hands in the dairy production industry. In this role, these individuals have responsibilities for undertaking a wide range of skilled work on a dairy farm with limited supervision. Work includes caring for, and monitoring health of livestock, overseeing the harvesting of livestock milk and maintaining milking equipment and facilities to ensure maximum and high-quality production.
All work is carried out to comply with workplace policies and procedures, according to state/territory work health and safety, animal welfare, environmental and biosecurity legislation, regulations and standards that apply to the workplace.
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:seventeen (17) units of competency:
- ten (10) 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:
- at least four (4) from the electives listed below
- the remaining three (3) units from the electives listed below, or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units
All ten (10) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODU78 | AHCDRY304 | Carry out routine service of milking equipment | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAP92 | AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODV25 | AHCDRY303 | Coordinate and monitor milking operations | 25 | Unit of competency |
| BAM03 | AHCLSK309 | Implement animal health control programs | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAR10 | AHCLSK311 | Implement feeding plans for livestock | 25 | Unit of competency |
| ODU42 | AHCLSK330 | Implement procedures for calving | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OAL84 | AHCCHM307 | Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases | 70 | Unit of competency |
| BAR40 | AHCLSK318 | Rear newborn and young livestock | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAO19 | AHCWRK303 | Respond to emergencies | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAN70 | AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Seven (7) electives must be completed, with at least four (4) selected from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDE3 | AHC30216 | Certificate III in Agriculture (Dairy Production) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJP9 | AHC30224 | Certificate III in Dairy Production | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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