| Beef Production |
| Certificate II in Agriculture (Specialising in Beef Production)
National Code: RTE20103
Certificate III in Agriculture (Beef Production)
National Code: RTE30203
Certificate IV in Agriculture (Specialising in Beef Production)
National Code: RTE40103
Diploma of Agriculture (Specialising in Beef Production)
National Code: RTE50103 |
Course Location and Contact Information
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| Course Description
Beef Cattle Production is designed to develop and enhance a range of skills required for employment in the agriculture industry.
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| Career Opportunities
Graduates of these courses may gain entry into a wide range of occupations available within the beef cattle industry.
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| Course Duration
Certificate II - Full-time: One year
Certificate III - Full-time: One year
Certificate IV - Full-time: One year
Diploma - Full-time: Two years
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| Course Commencement Dates
Late February/early March
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| Entrance Requirements
Certificate II and III - Years 9 and 10
Certificate IV - Year 11
Diploma - Year 11 and 12
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| Application Procedures
Apply directly to the Agriculture and Animal Science Department .
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| Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers
Students may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning , if they have completed similar subjects.
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| Pathways to Further Study
Successful completion of the certificate courses leads to study at the higher levels. The Diploma may lead to study at a Bachelor degree level.
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| Course Outline
Some representative units of competency are listed below:
Level 2
| RTC2209A |
Install, maintain and repair fencing (30 hrs) |
| RTC2210A |
Maintain properties and structures (30 hrs) |
| RTC2306A |
Operate vehicles (20 hrs) |
| RTC2701A |
Follow OH&S procedures (20 hrs) |
| RTC2702A |
Observe environmental work practices (20 hrs) |
| RTC2704A |
Provide basic first aid (10 hrs) |
| RTC2705A |
Work effectively in the industry (20 hrs) |
| RTC2706A |
Apply chemicals under supervision (30 hrs) |
| RTC2801A |
Participate in workplace communications (30 hrs) |
| RTE2113A |
Monitor livestock to parturition (30 hrs) |
| RTE2114A |
Monitor water supplies (20 hrs) |
| RTE2115A |
Muster and move livestock (25 hrs) |
| RTE2128A |
Provide feed for livestock (40 hrs) |
| RTE2131A |
Care for health and welfare of livestock (40 hrs) |
| RTE2901A |
Observe enterprise quality assurance procedures (30 hrs) |
Level 3
| RTC3701A |
Respond to emergencies (60 hrs) |
| RTC3704A |
Prepare and apply chemicals (70 hrs) |
| RTC3705A |
Transport, handle and store chemicals (50 hrs) |
| RTC3805A |
Coordinate work site activities (70 hrs) |
| RTE3101A |
Artificially inseminate livestock (80 hrs) |
| RTE3113A |
Identify and draft livestock (40 hrs) |
| RTE3114A |
Implement feeding plans for livestock (140 hrs) |
| RTE3115A |
Implement livestock husbandry practices (80 hrs) |
| RTE3307A |
Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair (80 hrs) |
| RTE3402A |
Implement animal health control programs (50 hrs) |
| RTE3713A |
Carry out workplace OH&S procedures (50 hrs) |
| RTE3714A |
Maintain and monitor environmental work practices (50 hrs) |
Level 4
| BSBCMN413A |
Implement and monitor environmental policies (40 hrs) |
| RTC4306A |
Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment (80 hrs) |
| RTC4701A |
Implement and monitor the enterprise OH&S program (70 hrs) |
| RTC4702A |
Minimise risks in the use of chemicals (60 hrs) |
| RTC4908A |
Supervise work routines and staff performance (50 hrs) |
| RTE4104A |
Develop livestock feeding plans (140 hrs) |
| RTE4109A |
Oversee animal marking operations (80 hrs) |
| RTE4110A |
Supervise natural mating of livestock (80 hrs) |
| RTE4119A |
Supervise animal health programs (110 hrs) |
| RTE4915A |
Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures (100 hrs) |
Level 5
| BSBMGT507A |
Manage environmental performance (40 hrs) |
| BSBSBM405A |
Monitor and manage business operations (50 hrs) |
| RTC5701A |
Establish and maintain the enterprise OH&S program (90 hrs) |
| RTC5702A |
Develop and manage a chemical use strategy (80 hrs) |
| RTE5101A |
Develop and implement a breeding strategy (160 hrs) |
| RTE5103A |
Manage livestock production (180 hrs) |
| RTE5104A |
Develop livestock health and welfare strategies (150 hrs) |
| RTE5106A |
Develop production plans for livestock (180 hrs) |
| RTE5107A |
Identify and select animals for breeding (100 hrs) |
| RTE5516A |
Develop a whole farm plan (120 hrs) |
| RTE5524A |
Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies (140 hrs) |
| RTE5903A |
Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program (120 hrs) |
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| Assessment Methods
Assessment methods for these courses include:
- written activities and assignments
- oral activities
- participation in a group
- written and oral tests
- practical demonstrations or exercises
- projects.
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| Materials
Students will need to provide writing materials.
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| Qualification
As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised. On successful completion students will be awarded the Certificate II, III, IV and/or Diploma of Agriculture (Beef Production).
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