To achieve AHC40122 Certificate IV in Agriculture a total of twelve (12) units of competency must be completed comprising two (2) Core and ten (10) Elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.
Elective units:
- 4 units must be selected from Group A
- 4 units not already selected from groups A, B or C
- 2 units from the remaining units 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.
The total nominal hours for the sequence listed below is 740 - 1080.
Code | Module/Unit of Competency | Hours |
Core units of competency |
AHCWHS402 | Maintain workplace health and safety processes | 70 |
AHCWRK410 | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 60 |
| Total nominal hours for core units | 130 |
Elective units of competency (Select 10 units) |
Group A (minimum of 4 units) | |
AHCLSK402 | Develop livestock feeding plans | 140 |
AHCLSK404 | Implement and monitor animal welfare programs | 80 |
AHCLSK406 | Oversee animal marking operations | 80 |
AHCLSK414 | Arrange transport for farm produce or livestock | 50 |
AHCLSK419 | Manage horses for stock work* | 60 |
AHCLSK422 | Identify and select animals for breeding | 100 |
AHCWRK409 | Supervise work routines and staff performance | 70 |
Group B | |
ACMEQU212 | Handle horses safely | 100 |
AHCAGB405 | Analyse and interpret production data | 100 |
AHCBUS407 | Cost a project | 50 |
AHCBUS408 | Operate within a budget framework | 50 |
AHCWRK404 | Implement quality assurance procedures | 100 |
BSBLDR414 | Lead team effectiveness | 50 |
TAEDEL311 | Provide work skill instruction | 40 |
Group C (prerequisite units) | |
ACMEQU205 | Apply knowledge of horse behaviour | 60 |
ACMEQU406 | Manage selection of horse for new or inexperienced handler, rider or driver* | 60 |
Other Elective | | |
AHCLSK311 | Implement feeding plans for livestock (unnamed) | 140 |
| Total nominal hours for elective units | 610 - 950 |
| Total nominal hours for the qualification | 740 - 1080 |
Prerequisite requirements *
Note: Units listed in the Prerequisite Requirement column that have their own prerequisite requirements are shown with an asterisk (*)
Unit of competency | Prerequisite requirement |
AHCLSK419 Manage horses for stock work | ACMEQU406 Manage selection of horse for new or inexperienced handler, rider or driver* |
ACMEQU406 Manage selection of horse for new or inexperienced handler, rider or driver | ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour |