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

Certificate III in Agriculture (Grain Production)
National Code: RTE30603

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

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

Course Location and Contact Information

Course Description

Grain Production is designed to develop and enhance a range of skills required for employment in the grain industry. 

Career Opportunities

Graduates of these courses may gain entry into the wide range of occupations available within the grain industry.

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

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 a Bachelor degree level.

Course Outline

Some representative units of competency are listed below:

Level 2

RTC2301A Undertake operational maintenance of machinery (30 hrs)
RTC2306A Operate vehicles (20 hrs)
RTC2307A Operate machinery and equipment (30 hrs)
RTC2309A Operate tractors (30 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)
RTE2011A Assist agricultural crop establishment (60 hrs)
RTE2029A Assist agricultural crop maintenance (40 hrs)
RTE2030A Assist agricultural crop harvesting (60 hrs)
RTF2504A Determine basic properties of soil/growing media (20 hrs)

Level 3

RTC3701A Respond to emergencies (60 hrs)
RTC3704A Prepare and apply chemicals (70 hrs)
RTC3805A Coordinate work site activities (70 hrs)
RTE3009A Undertake agricultural crop harvesting activities (80 hrs)
RTE3022A Undertake agricultural crop maintenance activities (40 hrs)
RTE3024A Undertake preparation of land for agricultural crop production (60 hrs)
RTE3029A Establish agricultural crops (60 hrs)
RTE3314A Transport farm produce or bulk materials (50 hrs)
RTE3713A Carry out workplace OH&S procedures (50 hrs)
RTE3714A Maintain and monitor environmental work practices (50 hrs)
RTF3503A Sample soils and analyse results (60 hrs)

Level 4

RTC4701A Implement and monitor the enterprise OH&S program (70 hrs)
RTC4702A Minimise risks in the use of chemicals (60 hrs)
RTC4703A Plan and implement a chemical use program (90 hrs)
RTC4908A Supervise work routines and staff performance (50 hrs)
RTE4010A Supervise agricultural crop maintenance (80 hrs)
RTE4018A Supervise agricultural crop establishment (60 hrs)
RTE4026A Supervise agricultural crop harvesting (80 hrs)
RTE4401A Control weeds, pests and/or diseases in crops (80 hrs)

Level 5

RTC5702A Develop and manage a chemical use strategy (80 hrs)
RTE5006A Plan and manage long-term weed, pest and disease control in crops (130 hrs)
RTE5014A Manage agricultural crop production (120 hrs)
RTE5015A Manage the harvest of agricultural and horticultural crops (130 hrs)
RTE5016A Develop production plans for crops (140 hrs)
RTE5524A Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies (140 hrs)
RTF5005A Manage plant health (200 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 (Grain Production).

Links

The Victorian Government makes a significant contribution to these programs.