To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in: 16 units of competency: 4 core units plus 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. The electives are to be chosen as follows: 6 units must be from groups A or B the remaining 6 units must be selected from electives listed in groups A, B or C, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course electives from group C can only be selected where required as a prerequisite. Core Units An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details. AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes AHCWRK211 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices AHCWRK212 Work effectively in industry AHCWRK213 Participate in workplace communications Elective Units Group A AHCBAC205 Assist agricultural crop establishment AHCBAC206 Assist agricultural crop maintenance AHCBAC207 Assist agricultural crop harvesting AHCBIO203 Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity AHCBIO204 Follow site biosecurity procedures AHCCHM201 Apply chemicals under supervision AHCCOM204 Assess and receive raw materials for composting AHCCOM205 Recognise and respond to fire emergencies on a composting site AHCCOM206 Recognise raw materials, production processes and products on a composting site AHCINF205 Carry out basic electric fencing operations AHCINF206 Install, maintain and repair farm fencing AHCINF207 Maintain properties and structures AHCINF208 Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures AHCIRG220 Assist with surface irrigation operations AHCIRG221 Assist with pressurised irrigation operations AHCLSK219 Carry out birthing duties AHCLSK220 Monitor livestock to parturition AHCLSK222 Care for health and welfare of livestock AHCLSK223 Carry out regular livestock observation AHCLSK224 Handle livestock using basic techniques AHCLSK225 Identify and mark livestock AHCLSK226 Load and unload livestock AHCLSK227 Monitor water supplies AHCLSK228 Muster and move livestock AHCLSK229 Provide feed for livestock AHCMOM201 Operate two wheel motorbikes AHCMOM202 Operate tractors AHCMOM203 Operate basic machinery and equipment AHCMOM204 Undertake operational maintenance of machinery AHCMOM205 Operate vehicles AHCMOM207 Conduct front-end loader operations AHCMOM216 Operate side by side utility vehicles AHCMOM217 Operate quad bikes AHCPER216 Harvest, treat and store seed AHCPER222 Use and maintain basic hand tools and equipment for garden and farm AHCPER225 Assist with garden soil health and plant nutrition AHCPMG201 Treat weeds AHCPMG202 Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders AHCSDT309 Prepare a working sample AHCSDT310 Identify seeds AHCSOL203 Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing AHCWRK210 Observe and report on weather AHCWRK214 Observe workplace quality assurance procedures AHCWRK215 Collect and record production data FBPFSY2002 Apply food safety procedures RIISAM203E Use hand and power tools TLIB0012 Maintain and use hand tools TLID0020 Shift materials safely using manual handling methods Group B A hash (#) next to the unit code indicates mandatory workplace requirements which must be met when assessing this unit. Please refer to the individual unit’s Assessment Requirements for details. ACMEQU212 Handle horses safely ACMEQU214 Prepare to work safely around horses ACMEQU217 * Load and unload horses ACMEQU218 * Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter AHCAIS202 Assist with artificial insemination procedures AHCBAC208 Prepare grain storages AHCDRG202 Maintain drainage systems AHCDRY202 Milk livestock AHCIRG219 Assist with low volume irrigation operations AHCLSK221 Assist with feeding in a production system AHCLSK230