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Certificate IV in Agriculture (RTE40103)

About the course

The Certificate IV in Agriculture is a hands-on training program that is nationally accredited and is part of the national Rural Production Training package. The course provides practical training in farming, related technologies and business studies, with a particular focus on broadacre cropping and animal production.

An integral component of the course is two 8 week periods of industry placement. The first placement is in Term 4 of first year and the second during Term 2 of second year. The industry placement period allows the student to focus on a particular career direction. Students are able to identify potential employers, develop and implement a range of skills and gain a good understanding of how to become a valuable contributor to a farming or agribusiness enterprise.

What are the career outcomes?

Longerenong graduates are highly sought after by the rural and agribusiness industries. Graduates often find employment in many rural industry sectors such as:

agricultural contractor
farm hand
farm manager
livestock agent
overseer
technical assistant in research

How do I gain a qualification?

The course has been designed to meet the qualifying requirements of the Certificate IV in Agriculture as part of the Rural Production Training Package (RTE03). Students must successfully complete a set number of competencies as prescribed by the Australian Qualifications Framework.

What do I study?

The course comprises a number of competencies from the nationally accredited Rural Production Training Package (RTE03). Students will be enrolled in a Certificate II in Agriculture (RTE20103) in first year.

Year 1 – RTE20103 Certificate II in Agriculture

Competency Code	Competency Name	Subject Name
RTC2016A	Recognise plants	Crop Production
RTC2209A	Install, maintain and repair fences	Farm Practices
RTC2301A	Undertake operational maintenance of machinery	Machinery Operation and Management
RTC2309A	Operate tractors	Machinery Operation and Management
RTC2701A	Follow OHS procedures	Workplace Safety and Communication
RTC2702A	Observe environmental work practices	Workplace Safety and Communication
RTC2704A	Provide basic first aid	Workplace Safety and Communication
RTC2705A	Work effectively in the industry	Workplace Safety and Communication
RTC2801A	Participate in workplace communication	Workplace Safety and Communication
RTC3704A	Prepare and apply chemicals	Crop Production
RTC3705A	Transport, handle and store chemicals	Crop Production
RTE1103A	Support woolshed activities	Shearing
RTE1105A	Undertake basic shearing and crutching	Shearing
RTE2002A	Assist with prescribed burning	Workplace Safety and Communication
RTE2029A	Assist agricultural crop maintenance	Crop Production
RTE2111A	Identify and mark livestock	Sheep and Cattle Production
RTE2113A	Monitor livestock to parturition	Sheep and Cattle Production
RTE2114A	Monitor water supplies	Sheep and Cattle Production
RTE2118A	Handle livestock using basic techniques	Sheep and Cattle Production
RTE2124A	Carry out birthing duties	Sheep and Cattle Production
RTE2128A	Provide feed for livestock	Sheep and Cattle Production
RTE2140A	Maintain health and welfare of poultry	Poultry Production
RTE2141A	Set up shed for placement of day old chicks	Poultry Production
RTE2142A	Collect and pack eggs for human consumption	Poultry Production
RTE2145A	Care for weaner and grower pigs	Pig Production
RTE2146A	Mix and mill standard stockfeed	Pig Production
RTE2151A	Care for health and welfare of pigs	Pig Production
RTE2205A	Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures	Farm Practices
RTE2302A	Grind combs and cutters for machine shearing	Shearing
RTE2308A	Operate ride-on vehicles	Machinery Operation and Management

Year 2 – RTE40103 Certificate IV in Agriculture

Competency Code	Competency Name	Subject Name
ICAUI211A	Operate accounting applications	Agricultural Accounting
RTC4701A	Implement and monitor the enterprise OHS program	Rural safety
RTE2110A	Maintain livestock water supplies	Farm Water Supply
RTE2902A	Collect and record production data	Crop Agronomy I
RTE3113A	Identify and draft livestock	Animal Production
RTE4008A	Maintain grain quality in storage	Grain Storage
RTE4010A	Supervise agricultural crop maintenance	Crop Agronomy I
RTE4011A	Manage pastures for livestock production	Pasture Production
RTE4018A	Supervise agricultural crop establishment	Crop Agronomy II
RTE4104A	Develop livestock feeding plans	Animal Nutrition
RTE4119A	Supervise animal health programs	Animal Health
RTE4202A	Design livestock handling/accommodation facilities	Sheep and Cattle Management
RTE4301A	Conduct major repair and overhaul of machinery and equipment	Mechanics
RTE4401A	Control weeds, pests and/or diseases in crops	Plant Protection
RTE5101A	Develop and implement a breeding strategy	Animal Reproduction
RTE5916A	Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports	Planning and Budgeting

How do I study?

Most students complete the course by full-time study. There are two semesters per year, each of 16 weeks. Timetabled sessions are a combination of lectures, practical activities, demonstrations and tours.

Part-time study is also available. People wishing to apply for part-time study will be assessed on an individual basis.

Gaining admission to the program

This course is open to people who meet one of the following minimum criteria:

satisfactory completion of Year 11 or equivalent; or
mature age entry (at least 19 years of age) and demonstrated aptitude for the course.

Special consideration may be given to participants who do not meet any of these criteria. Please contact the Student Administration Officer for more information.

Can I get credit for previous study/experience?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the acknowledgement of skills and knowledge obtained through formal training, work experience and/or life experience. If you believe you are able to demonstrate the required level of competence in a unit you can apply for RPL by contacting the Student Administration Officer.

Credit Transfer (CT) is when the same unit of competency is completed within another program or within the same program but with another institution. No fees apply for CT.

When can I start?

The full-time course commences in the second week of February each year.
Students wishing to enrol part-time may commence subjects at the beginning of each Semester.

How do I apply?

Students enter the course by direct application to Longerenong College. Direct application forms are available by contacting the Student Administration Officer.

Fees and charges

Tuition fees for government funded courses are in accordance with the Ministerial Direction on Fees and Charges.

The Student Administration Officer can provide information regarding the course fees.

Need further information?

Contact the Student Administration Officer:
Email: info@longy.com.au
Ph: (03) 5362 2222
Toll Free: 1800 814 294
Fax: (03) 5362 2213

This training is delivered with Victorian Government funding.

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