Certificate II in Agriculture (Specialising in Goat Production)
National Code: RTE20103

Certificate III in Agriculture (Goat Production)
National Code: RTE30503

Certificate IV in Agriculture (Specialising in Goat Production)
National Code: RTE40103

Diploma of Agriculture (Specialising in Goat Production)
National Code: RTE50103

Course Location and Contact Information

Course Description

Goat Production is designed to develop and enhance a range of skills required for employment in the goat production industry. 

Career Opportunities

Course Duration

Certificate II - Full-time: One year

Certificate III - Full-time: One year

Certificate IV and Diploma - Full-time: Two years, Part-time: Four years (dependent on unit selection).

Course Commencement Dates

Late February / early March

Entrance Requirements

Certificate II and III - Years 9 and 10

Certificate IV - Year 11

Diploma - Year 12

Application Procedures

Apply directly to the Agriculture and Animal Science Department . 

Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers

Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications and/or prior experience.

Pathways to Further Study

Successful completion of the certificate courses leads to study at the higher levels. The Diploma may lead to study at an Advanced Diploma level.

Course Outline

Some representative units of competency are listed below:

Level 2

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)
RTC2801A Participate in workplace communications (30 hrs)
RTE2111A Identify and mark livestock (20 hrs)
RTE2113A Monitor livestock to parturition (30 hrs)
RTE2115A Muster and move livestock (25 hrs)
RTE2124A Carry out birthing duties (40 hrs)
RTE2127A Castrate livestock (20 hrs)
RTE2128A Provide feed for livestock (40 hrs)
RTE2131A Care for health and welfare of livestock (40 hrs)
RTE2136A Load and unload livestock (20 hrs)
RTE2138A Shear goats (160 hrs)

Level 3

RTC3701A Respond to emergencies (60 hrs)
RTC3805A Coordinate work sit activities (70 hrs)
RTE3114A Implement feeding plans for livestock (140 hrs)
RTE3115A Implement livestock husbandry practices (80 hrs)
RTE3116A Mate and monitor animals
RTE3121A Prepare animals for parturition (50 hrs)
RTE3124A Rear newborn and young livestock (50 hrs)
RTE3131A Transport livestock (60 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

RTC4306A Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment (80 hrs)
RTC4701A Implement and monitor the enterprise OH&S program (70 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

RTC5701A Establish and maintain the enterprise OH&S program (90 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)

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.

Materials

Students will need to provide writing materials.

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 (Goat Production).

Links

The Victorian Government makes a significant contribution to these programs.