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Certificate IV in Agriculture | AHC40122

  • Agriculture
  • Bendigo Off Campus

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Course Snapshot

Campus
Code

AHC40122

Length

1 Year

Days

2 nights per week

Delivery Mode

Online - External

Start Date

Rolling Enrolments

End Date

Rolling Enrolments

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Certificate IV in Agriculture

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Our Certificate IV in Agriculture (AHC40122) is designed for those wanting to learn about regenerative farming practices and adopt these to a nominated project or their own enterprise. The principles learnt are focused on smaller intensive farms and take into account the importance of risk management, quality assurance around food security and how to best use technology to scale your business and/or prepare for the changing agricultural landscape. Innovative agricultural practices can also lead to positive urban-regional links and a greater understanding of supply-chain opportunities.

Our course delivery features a combination of on-campus and remote (online) learning. This flexibility allows our students to continue to study in a safe, guided and supported manner.

·       A valid Working with Children Check (Volunteer)

 

·       A satisfactory National Police Check – National Police checks are conducted via fit2work. An account with fit2work will be created using the student’s name and the Bendigo TAFE issued student email address, once studies in the program have commenced. Further information will be provided once enrolment          has been completed.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required by the course. Assessments may include written, oral or practical assessment methods.

You will know in advance about the type of assessment and how it will operate. There is the opportunity for reassessment and appeal and you will be given this information.

What will I study?

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

  • 12 units of competency:
    • 1 core unit plus
    • 11 elective units.

During your study you will learn about the following:

  • Workplace Health & Safety
  • Organisational improvement
  • Sustainability/environment
  • Food security/carbon farming.

What Skills will I have when I complete this course?

current Industry Knowledge  

Course Modules

Module Code Module Title Nominal Hours Scope
AHCWHS402 Maintain workplace health and safety processes (AHCWHS402) 70 Core
AHCWRK410 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices (AHCWRK410) 60 Core
AHCAGB405 Analyse and interpret production data (AHCAGB405) 100 Elective
AHCAGB513 Develop a farm plan (AHCAGB513) 120 Elective
AHCBAC410 Plan and implement a pasture establishment program (AHCBAC410) 120 Elective
AHCBUS408 Operate within a budget framework (AHCBUS408) 50 Elective
AHCLSK404 Implement and monitor animal welfare programs (AHCLSK404) 80 Elective
AHCLSK422 Identify and select animals for breeding (AHCLSK422) 100 Elective
AHCMOM402 Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment (AHCMOM402) 80 Elective
AHCPCM406 Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program (AHCPCM406) 90 Elective
AHCPMG301 Control weeds (AHCPMG301) 70 Elective
AHCPMG412 Develop a pest management plan (AHCPMG412) 90 Elective
Course Dates
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Campus Location Start Date(s) End Date(s) Days and Time

Bendigo Off Campus

Rolling Enrolments

Rolling Enrolments

2 nights per week

Career Opportunities
Qualification Details
Career Opportunities

Employment Opportunities

This course may lead to employment as a:

  • Farm production manager
  • Agronomist
  • Station / property manager.

 

Qualifications

On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the nationally recognised Certificate IV in Agriculture (AHC40122).

Fees

Training is delivered with Victorian & Commonwealth Government funding.

Some or all of this training is provided with State or Federal Government funding. Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!

You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!

 To you check your eligibility click here.

 The fees listed below relate to 2025 courses and are indicative pricing only as total costs vary depending on the units you elect to study.

 Payment plans are available. Click here to find out more.
Course availability is subject to enrolment numbers.

Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee (table 1), any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2).

This is a Free TAFE Course!!!

Even if you have studied a course at the same or higher level qualification, you could get your tuition for FREE!  The below pricing table applies if you do not qualify for FREE TAFE.

*You may be entitled to free tuition fees for this course if you meet the eligibility criteria for the State Government’s FREE TAFE for Priority Courses initiative. It's important to know that you may incur other fees, such as materials fees, and you'll need to cover these costs yourself.

 

Tuition Fees

Enrolment type Government Subsidised Indicative total tuition fee# Concession Indicative total tuition fee# Full Fee Indicative total tuition fee#
Standard $3393.94 $678.79 $19123.52

Other Fees

Enrolment Type Average course material fees Average course consumable fees
Standard $0 $418.63

# The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

* Materials/Consumables fees may vary for each individual based on the units they are studying.

Average tuition fees are based on the typical number of student contact hours undertaken by a student to complete this course. Average fees displayed are purely indicative and may not be your actual fee. Fees vary based on the number/hours of electives chosen by the student.

Click here to view maximum tuition fees. We strongly urge you to contact us for a more exact calculation of your fees. Additional fees may apply.

Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee and non-tuition fees (table 1) and any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2).

Student Contact Hours

Total hours^ Indicative hours* Government Subsidised $/SCH Indigenous Concession $/SCH Full Fee Indicative total tuition fee $/SCH
1000 1000 $3.39 $0.68 $19.12

What costs and other fees should I expect?

There may be extra costs for reference books, protective clothing or specialised materials.

^This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the total duration of the course. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student.

*This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the calendar year of 2025. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student. If you have to undertake training as part of Skills Recognition, your tuition fees are charged according to the applicable rate per Student Contact Hour depending on your eligibility for government subsidised, concession or full fees.

For more information about our fees structure, click here.

Entry Requirements
Can I Apply?

To enrol into this course, you must have access to a farm/animals for workplace delivery training.

You will be required to:

  • Attend an individual interview with teaching staff
  • Complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment
  • Workplace enrolments must have employment in the relevant industry before commencing the course.
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How Will I Be Selected?

All applicants for this course will complete an assessment to evaluate their language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills. This helps to ensure that you enrol in a course that is the right level of study for you.

You may also be required to have an interview with the teaching staff before completing your enrolment.

How Do I Apply?

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