Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Rural Machinery Operations
Certificate III in Rural Machinery Operations
AHC31918
BEF9
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National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 19/12/2018 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for job roles in the agricultural industry including; farm managers, farm workers, machinery operators, plant operators/contractors, local government/council workers, parks and gardens workers, and the sports turf industry.
Individuals with this qualification perform tasks involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a wide variety of contexts, which will involve discretion and judgement in selecting and operating equipment, services and applying contingency measures during work.
Work must comply with work health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.
Licensing or certification requirements apply to this qualification but vary according to state/territory jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- sixteen (16) units of competency:
- seven (7) core units plus
- nine (9) 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:
- six (6) must be from the electives listed below
- three (3) from the remaining electives listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
A maximum of four (4) elective units that are coded with an AQF indicator at AQF level 2 or below, or reflect outcomes at AQF level 2 or below, can be selected.
1. Core Units
All seven (7) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAT83 | AHCBIO305 | Apply biosecurity measures | 90 | Unit of competency |
| BAR14 | AHCWRK309 | Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | 45 | Unit of competency |
| BAP92 | AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAS83 | AHCMOM301 | Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAN80 | AHCMOM304 | Operate machinery and equipment | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAN89 | AHCMOM305 | Operate specialised machinery and equipment | 45 | Unit of competency |
| BAR30 | AHCMOM302 | Perform machinery maintenance | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least six (6) units must be chosen from the units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDB6 | AHC32616 | Certificate III in Rural Machinery Operations | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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