Certificate III in Rural Operations

This qualification provides an occupational outcome in agriculture, horticulture and conservation land management and at least one and up to three other related industries.

Depending on the units selected individuals will be able to seek employment not only in rural industries but also other industry sectors, such as local government, tourism, hospitality, transport, construction, information technology and metals.


Subjects

Packaging Rules

Completion of sixteen (16) units made up of two (2) core units and fourteen elective units.

ELECTIVE UNITS

a minimum of seven (7) units from Certificate III in the AHC10 endorsed training package

a maximum of seven (7) units must come from units aligned to Certificates II, III or IV from up to three (3) other currently endorsed training packages or accredited courses. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in AgriFood industries.

CORE UNITS

Occupational Health and Safety

add topic AHCOHS301A Contribute to OHS processes

Work

add topic AHCWRK313A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices


Pathways...

    Qualification pathways

    Pathways into the qualification

    This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

    Pathways from the qualification

    Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, Certificate IV in Agriculture Certificate IV in Production Horticulture or Certificate IV in Horticulture.

    Australian Apprenticeships

    This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.

    Licensing considerations

    There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification.

    Job roles

    Multifunctional job roles that suit regional areas of Australia.


Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.


Licensing Information

Refer to Pathways Information


Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

Listening and understanding

Speaking clearly and directly

Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation

Applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements

Teamwork

Working as an individual and a team member

Working with diverse individuals and groups

Applying knowledge of own role as a part of a team

Problem-solving

Developing practical and creative solutions to workplace problems

Showing interdependence and initiative in identifying problems

Solving problems individually or in teams

Initiative and enterprise

Adapting to new situations

Being creative in response to workplace challenges

Identifying opportunities that might not be obvious to others

Planning and organising

Collecting analysing and organising information

Being appropriately resourceful

Self-management

Monitoring and evaluating own performance

Taking responsibility at the appropriate level

Learning

Being open to learning, new ideas and techniques

Learning in a range of settings including informal learning

Technology

Using technology and related workplace equipment

Using basic technology skills

Applying OHS knowledge when using technology