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Certificate III in Feedlot Operations
Certificate III in Feedlot Operations
AHC33325
BKE1
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 11/02/2025 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for job roles in feedlot operations including feedlot maintenance, feeding and milling, and livestock handling. Job roles vary across different industry sectors and may include:
Feedlot maintenance worker
Feedlot hand
Feed mill operator
Feed mill hand
Livestock farm worker
Livestock hand
Pen rider
Feedlot administration worker.
Individuals with this qualification perform tasks under broad supervision 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, coordinating resources and applying contingency measures during work.
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
- five (5) core units plus
- twelve (12) 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. Electives can be chosen to provide a general qualification or a qualification with a specialisation.
For the award of the Certificate III in Feedlot Operations choose:
- at least four (4) electives from groups A, B or C
- at least four (4) electives from groups A, B, C or D
- up to four (4) units from the remaining units listed in groups A, B, C or D, or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
For the award of the Certificate III in Feedlot Operations (Feedlot Maintenance) choose:
- at least eight (8) electives from group A
- up to four (4) units from the remaining units listed in groups A, B, C or D, or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
For the award of the Certificate III in Feedlot Operations (Feeding and Milling) choose:
- at least eight (8) electives from group B
- up to four (4) units from the remaining units listed in groups A, B, C or D, or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
For the award of the Certificate III in Feedlot Operations (Livestock Handling) choose:
- at least eight (8) electives from group C
- up to four (4) units from the remaining units listed in groups A, B, C or D, or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCU14 | AHCBIO303 | Apply biosecurity measures | 90 | Unit of competency |
| OFB66 | AHCWRK320 | Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OFF32 | AHCLSK368 | Comply with industry animal welfare requirements | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OFB68 | AHCWRK318 | Comply with industry quality assurance requirements | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OFC35 | AHCWHS302 | Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | 45 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A (feedlot maintenance)
In order to achieve Feedlot Maintenance specialisation, eight (8) units must be selected from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAT45 | AHCCHM201 | Apply chemicals under supervision | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OFF18 | AHCLSK233 | Clean and maintain livestock pens | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAS83 | AHCMOM301 | Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OFB18 | AHCINF208 | Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OFB17 | AHCINF305 | Implement property improvement, construction and repair | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OFF88 | AHCLSK347 | Maintain livestock water supplies | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OAL84 | AHCCHM307 | Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OCT71 | AHCPHT302 | Prepare raw materials and compost feedstock | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OFF35 | AHCLSK367 | Remove and facilitate reuse of effluent and manure from an intensive production system | 25 | Unit of competency |
| BAN70 | AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B (feeding and milling)
In order to achieve Feeding and Milling specialisation, eight (8) units must be selected from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODL23 | FBPGRA3022 | Confirm feed product meets animal nutrition requirements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OFB67 | AHCWRK319 | Handle bulk materials in a storage area | 15 | Unit of competency |
| OFF36 | AHCLSK352 | Implement feeding plans for intensive livestock production | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OFF27 | AHCLSK362 | Maintain and monitor feed stocks | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OFF09 | AHCLSK365 | Mix and mill standard stockfeed | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OFF01 | AHCLSK370 | Monitor pen condition and ration suitability | 80 | Unit of competency |
| ODM38 | FBPOPR2085 | Operate a grinding process | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAR30 | AHCMOM302 | Perform machinery maintenance | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODU95 | AHCBAC208 | Prepare grain storages | 25 | Unit of competency |
| ODU63 | AHCBAC314 | Prepare to receive grains and seeds | 20 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C (livestock handling)
In order to achieve Livestock Handling specialisation, eight (8) units must be selected from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
5. Group D (general electives)
The remaining four (4) units for each specialisation may be chosen from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDE9 | AHC33316 | Certificate III in Feedlot Operations | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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