Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Commercial Seed Processing
Certificate III in Commercial Seed Processing
AHC32116
BCX0
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National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
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 reflects the roles of workers in commercial seed cleaning, grading and processing plants.
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:- nine (9) units of competency:
- five (5) core units plus
- four (4) elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualifications 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 list below
- One (1) unit may be selected from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course
- Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in commercial seed processing and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 3.
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAP92 | AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAM34 | AHCSPO307 | Handle, package and store commercial quantities of seed | 70 | Unit of competency |
| BAL58 | AHCSPO301 | Operate a screen cleaner for seed processing | 70 | Unit of competency |
| BAU02 | AHCSPO302 | Operate an indent cylinder | 70 | Unit of competency |
| BAP72 | AHCSPO308 | Sample seed before and after processing | 70 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least four (4) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAR14 | AHCWRK309 | Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OAO31 | AHCCHM310 | Conduct manual fumigation of vertebrate and invertebrate pests | 80 | Unit of competency |
| WH751 | RIIWHS202D | Enter and work in confined spaces | 24 | Unit of competency |
| OBK59 | AHCAGB302 | Keep production records for a primary production business | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OAE42 | TLILIC0003 | Licence to operate a forklift truck | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAS30 | AHCSPO303 | Operate a gravity table | 70 | Unit of competency |
| BAO71 | AHCSPO304 | Operate seed modification machinery | 70 | Unit of competency |
| BAL52 | AHCSPO305 | Operate seed treatment machinery | 70 | Unit of competency |
| BAR81 | AHCSPO306 | Operate specialised seed processing machinery | 70 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J793 | AHC32113 | Certificate III in Commercial Seed Processing | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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