Course description
The Certificate III in Agriculture contains 8 groups of units.
Group 1 contains one mandatory unit which is the designated compulsory unit
in Group A in the Training Package.
Group 2 contains units addressing the key technical functions that have
been designated for the agricultural specialisation at AQF level 3. These
units are in Group B in the Training Package. Learners must complete at
least twelve units from group 2 but may complete fifteen.
Group 3 contains units of competency at AQF levels 2, 3 or 4 from the
Conservation and Land Management Training Package (RTD02), the Rural
Production Training Package (RTE03), the Amenity Horticulture Training
Package (RTF03) and/or any other endorsed Training Packages. These units
directly align to the units of competency in Group C in the Training
Package. Learners may complete a maximum of three units from this group.
However learners should remember that to receive RTE30103 Certificate III
in Agriculture, 16 units of competency must be completed and at least 12
of the units of competency presented for this qualification must relate to
agricultural procedures, activities or contexts. In addition, at least 12
of the units selected to make up this qualification must be aligned clearly
to units of competency with Certificate III outcomes. Elective units
should be selected in accordance with local work undertaken and local
industry advice.
To complete these units in Groups 1, 2 and 3, learners must be able to
present evidence to prove they can achieve the unit of competency. The
course completion requirements specify the units that must be completed
for the learner to achieve the qualification.
Group 776 is an enrichment groups containing NSW developed GPS and remote
sensing data units.
Group 777 is an enrichment group that contains units which allow
students to complete NSWTHAZ201A and/or NSWTHAZ301A (NSW developed chemical
units).
Group 778 is an enrichment group that contains units which allow
students to complete NSW developed salinity units. These units do not
count towards course completion.
Group 886 contains enrichment units that do not count towards course
completion.
Group 887 contains enrichment units which do not meet the packaging
requirements for the qualification.
The nominal duration of each unit is indicative only and is based on
face-to-face delivery mode with time allocated to evaluate the evidence
presented by the learner.
Learner Support
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Learners requiring additional/tutorial support should be co-enrolled in the
fee-exempt Learner Support course 9999. This course provides up to 36
actual hours of support across all AQF levels.
Course Elective Completion:
At least 15 elective modules/units must be completed. These may be chosen from groups 2, 3
Group 1
All module/units must be completed
Modules/Units Name Hrs
RTE3713A Carry out workplace OHS procedures 30
Group 2
At least 12 and no more than 15 module/units must be completed
Modules/Units Name Hrs
BSBADM305A Create and use databases 30
BSBCMN206A Process and maintain workplace information 20
BSBCMN213A Produce simple word processed documents 30
BSBCMN214A Create and use simple spreadsheets 20
BSBCMN306A Produce business documents 40
BSBCMN307A Maintain business resources 20
BSBCMN308A Maintain financial records 40
BSBCMN310A Deliver and monitor a service to customers 20
ICAITU133A Send and retrieve information over the Internet using browsers and email 15
PRDSSA29A Advise client on sale and purchase alternatives 30
PRDSSA31A Prepare stock for sale 20
PRDSSA32A Conduct livestock sale by auction 30
PRDSSA33A Arrange buyer and inspections 30
RTC2705A Work effectively in the industry 10
RTC2801A Participate in workplace communications 10
RTC3209A Plan and construct conventional fencing 30
RTC3213A Implement property improvement, construction and repair 40
RTC3310A Operate specialised machinery and equipment 40
RTC3311A Perform specialised machinery maintenance 40
RTC3401A Control weeds 40
RTC3404A Control plant pests, diseases and disorders 40
RTC3701A Respond to emergencies 30
RTC3704A Prepare and apply chemicals 15
RTC3705A Transport, handle and store chemicals 15
RTC3805A Coordinate work site activities 40
RTC4701A Implement and monitor the enterprise OHS program 15
RTD3507A Undertake sampling and testing of water 30
RTE2110A Maintain livestock water supplies 20
RTE2124B Carry out birthing duties 20
RTE2804A Provide information on products and services 20
RTE3002A Co-ordinate a crop regulation program 30
RTE3003A Coordinate horticultural crop harvesting 30
RTE3006A Establish pastures and crops for livestock production 30
RTE3008A Handle bulk materials in storage area 30
RTE3009A Undertake agricultural crop harvesting activities 30
RTE3013A Implement a postharvest program 30
RTE3022A Undertake agricultural crop maintenance activities 30
RTE3024A Undertake preparation of land for agricultural crop production 30
RTE3029A Establish agricultural crops 30
RTE3030A Harvest horticultural crops mechanically 30
RTE3037A Save, prepare and store agricultural seed 30
RTE3101A Artificially inseminate livestock 30
RTE3102A Educate, ride and care for horses 30
RTE3103A Apply quality assurance procedures in wool preparation 30
RTE3104A Carry out basic dentition care procedures on horses 30
RTE3105A Carry out feedlot operations 30
RTE3106A Carry out mare mating procedures 30
RTE3107A Carry out post-shearing procedures 30
RTE3108A Class wool 60
RTE3109A Class goat fibre 30
RTE3110A Coordinate and monitor intensive production performance 30
RTE3111A Appraise wool using industry descriptions 30
RTE3112A Handle and care for stallions 30
RTE3113A Identify and draft livestock 30
RTE3114A Implement feeding plans for livestock 30
RTE3115B Implement livestock husbandry practices 30
RTE3116A Mate and monitor animals 30
RTE3117A Coordinate milking operations 30
RTE3118A Implement feeding plans for intensive production 30
RTE3119A Euthanase animals 30
RTE3120A Prepare facilities for shearing and crutching 30
RTE3121B Prepare animals for parturition 30
RTE3122A Prepare livestock for shearing 30
RTE3123A Pregnancy test pigs 30
RTE3124B Rear newborn and young livestock 30
RTE3126A Remove and facilitate reuse of effluent and manure from an intensive productions system 30
RTE3127A Treat rectal prolapse in pigs 30
RTE3128A Collect, store and administer colostrum 30
RTE3129A Shear sheep to professional level 100
RTE3130A Supervise clip preparation 30
RTE3131A Transport livestock 30
RTE3133B Prepare livestock for competition 30
RTE3134A Slaughter livestock 30
RTE3135A Artificially inseminate birds 30
RTE3136A Comply with industry animal welfare requirements 30
RTE3137A Carry out basic hoof care procedures 30
RTE3138B Determine wool characteristics 30
RTE3139A Maintain consistent shearing performance 40
RTE3140A Carry out post-mortem examination of livestock 30
RTE3141A Prepare fleece wool for classing 30
RTE3142A Prepare skirtings and oddments 40
RTE3143A Monitor intensive livestock production growing environments 30
RTE3144A Prevent and treat equine injury and disease 30
RTE3145A Press wool 30
RTE3146A Process and store semen 30
RTE3147A Prepare for and implement natural mating of livestock 30
RTE3148A Assess conformation of horses 30
RTE3210A Plan and construct an electric fence 30
RTE3301A Operate a cane harvester 30
RTE3302A Carry out minor service of milking equipment 30
RTE3304A Maintain and service shearing handpieces 30
RTE3305A Install and terminate extra low voltage wiring systems 30
RTE3307A Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair 30
RTE3308A Operate a dairy recycling system 30
RTE3309A Operate machinery in adverse conditions 30
RTE3312A Service and repair bores and windmills 30
RTE3313A Monitor and provide advice on cleaning milking machines 30
RTE3314A Transport farm produce or bulk materials 30
RTE3316A Disconnect/ reconnect fixed wired equipment 30
RTE3317A Carry out minor service of milking equipment 30
RTE3318A Prepare combs and cutters for machine shearing 30
RTE3402A Implement animal health control programs 30
RTE3406A Implement vertebrate pest control program 30
RTE3504B Collect samples for rural production or horticulture monitoring program 30
RTE3506A Monitor weather conditions 30
RTE3601A Install irrigation systems 30
RTE3603A Install drainage systems 30
RTE3604A Troubleshoot drainage systems 30
RTE3605A Troubleshoot irrigation systems 30
RTE3606A Measure drainage system performance 30
RTE3607A Measure irrigation delivery system performance 30
RTE3608A Monitor and operate water treatment processes 30
RTE3609A Operate fertigation equipment 30
RTE3610A Operate gravity fed irrigation systems 30
RTE3611A Operate pressurised irrigation systems 30
RTE3612A Implement a maintenance program for an irrigation system 30
RTE3708A Clean and fumigate intensive production sheds 30
RTE3712A Administer medication to animals 30
RTE3714A Maintain and monitor environmental work practices 30
RTE3801A Provide on-job training support 30
RTE3806A Provide advice and sell farm chemicals 30
RTE3807A Provide advice and sell machinery 30
RTE3808A Provide advice on agronomic products 30
RTE3809A Provide advice on hardware products 30
RTE3810A Provide advice on livestock products 30
RTE3819A Process customer complaints 30
RTE3901A Comply with industry quality assurance requirements 30
RTE3902A Document a wool clip 30
RTE3904A Keep records for a primary production business 40
RTE3905A Sell products and services 30
RTE3907A Use hand-held e-business tools 40
RTE3908A Maintain and monitor feed stocks 30
RTF3011A Implement a plant establishment program 40
RTF3012A Implement a plant nutrition program 30
RTF3014A Implement a propagation plan 50
RTF3033A Implement a maintenance program for hydroponic systems 40
RTF3215A Install hydroponic systems 40
RTF3216A Install water features 30
RTF3503A Sample soils and analyse results 40
WRRS2B Advise on products and services 27
Group 3
No more than 3 module/units may be completed
Modules/Units Name Hrs
BSBCMN107A Operate a personal computer 20
FPICOR2205A Follow OHS policies and procedures 20
FPICOT2204A Maintain chainsaws 16
FPICOT2206A Cross cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw 30
FPICOT2221A Trim and cross cut felled trees 40
FPIFGM139A Operate 4x4 vehicle in off-road conditions 20
FPIFGM2208A Fall trees manually (basic) 40
FPIFGM3204A Fall trees manually (intermediate) 40
HLTFA301B Apply first aid 15
MEM5.12C Perform routine manual metal arc welding 18
MEM5.50B Perform routine gas metal arc welding 18
MEM5.7C Perform manual heating and thermal cutting 18
MNMG238A Conduct forklift operations 30
MNMOLH305A Conduct front end loader operations 30
RTC2005A Fell small trees 20
RTC2012A Plant trees and shrubs 20
RTC2016A Recognise plants 20
RTC2209A Install, maintain and repair fencing 20
RTC2301A Undertake operational maintenance of machinery 30
RTC2304A Operate and maintain chainsaws 30
RTC2306A Operate vehicles 30
RTC2307A Operate machinery and equipment 30
RTC2309A Operate tractors 30
RTC2701A Follow OHS procedures 15
RTC2702A Observe environmental work practices 15
RTC2704A Provide basic first aid 10
RTC2706A Apply chemicals under supervision 15
RTC3206A Erect timber structures and features 40
RTC3218A Undertake a site assessment 40
RTC4703A Plan and implement a chemical use program 25
RTD2022A Carry out natural area restoration works 30
RTD2126A Recognise animals 20
RTD2403A Conduct vertebrate pest activities from aircraft 20
RTD3034A Implement revegetation works 40
RTD3205A Construct conservation earthworks 40
RTD3502A Carry out inspection of designated area 30
RTD3707A Release biological agents 30
RTD4507A Produce maps for land management purposes 120
RTE2002A Assist with prescribed burning 20
RTE2003A Carry out postharvest operations 20
RTE2006A Carry out basic canopy maintenance 20
RTE2010A Establish horticultural crops 20
RTE2011A Assist agricultural crop establishment 20
RTE2018A Regulate crops 20
RTE2021A Support horticultural crop harvesting 20
RTE2028A Undertake field budding and grafting 20
RTE2030A Assist agricultural crop harvesting 20
RTE2102A Brood poultry 20
RTE2103A Carry out milking shed routines 20
RTE2104A Carry out regular horse observation 30
RTE2105A Collect, store and handle eggs from breeder flocks 20
RTE2106A Care for and train working dogs 20
RTE2107A Crutch sheep 20
RTE2108A Identify and sex birds 20
RTE2109A Incubate eggs 20
RTE2111A Identify and mark livestock 20
RTE2112A Milk livestock 20
RTE2113B Monitor livestock to parturition 20
RTE2114A Monitor water supplies 20
RTE2115A Muster and move livestock 20
RTE2117A Pen up sheep 20
RTE2118A Handle livestock using basic techniques 20
RTE2119A Perform board duties 20
RTE2120A Assist with pressing wool 20
RTE2121A Provide daily care for horses 40
RTE2123A Collect semen 20
RTE2124B Carry out birthing duties 20
RTE2127A Castrate livestock 20
RTE2128B Provide feed for livestock 20
RTE2129A Move and handle pigs 20
RTE2130A Ride horses and care for equipment 40
RTE2131B Care for health and welfare of livestock 20
RTE2132A Assist with artificial insemination procedures 20
RTE2133A Artificially inseminate pigs 20
RTE2134A Assist with feeding in intensive production systems 20
RTE2136A Load and unload livestock 20
RTE2137A Assist with natural mating procedures and prepare for parturition in horses 30
RTE2138A Shear goats 100
RTE2140A Maintain health and welfare of poultry 20
RTE2141A Set up shed for placement of day old chickens 20
RTE2142A Collect and pack eggs for human consumption 20
RTE2143A Mate pigs and monitor dry sow performance 20
RTE2144A Carry out regular livestock observation 20
RTE2145A Care for weaner and grower pigs 20
RTE2146A Mix and mill standard stockfeed 20
RTE2147A Beak trim chickens 20
RTE2148A Handle young horses 40
RTE2149A Shear sheep to improver level 100
RTE2150A Maintain intensive production growing environments 20
RTE2151A Maintain health and welfare of pigs 20
RTE2201A Carry out basic electric fencing operations 20
RTE2205A Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures 20
RTE2212A Prepare grain storages 20
RTE2213A Weld and fabricate stainless steel 40
RTE2214A Clean intensive productions sheds 20
RTE2216A Assist in preparing for shearing and crutching 20
RTE2302A Grind combs and cutters for machine shearing 20
RTE2303A Operate cane haulage vehicle 20
RTE2308A Operate ride-on vehicles 20
RTE2310A Prepare handpiece and downtube for machine shearing 20
RTE2314A Mechanically test milking machines 20
RTE2503B Observe and report on weather 20
RTE2601A Assist with the operation of gravity fed irrigation 20
RTE2602A Assist with the operation of pressurised irrigation systems 20
RTE2603A Lay irrigation and/or drainage pipes 20
RTE2604A Maintain drainage systems 20
RTE2605A Maintain gravity fed irrigation systems 20
RTE2606A Maintain pressurised irrigation systems 20
RTE2607A Install micro-irrigation systems 20
RTE2707B Follow site quarantine procedures 20
RTE2901A Observe enterprise quality assurance procedures 20
RTE2902B Collect and record production data 20
RTE3117A Coordinate milking operations 30
RTE3121B Prepare animals for parturition 30
RTE3149A Supervise free-range poultry operations 30
RTE3801A Provide on-job training support 30
RTE4002A Develop a crop regulation program 40
RTE4008A Maintain grain quality in storage 40
RTE4009A Plan a pasture establishment program 40
RTE4010A Supervise agricultural crop maintenance 40
RTE4011A Manage pastures for livestock production 40
RTE4012A Supervise horticultural crop harvesting 40
RTE4018A Supervise agricultural crop establishment 40
RTE4026A Supervise agricultural crop harvesting 40
RTE4101A Carry out stud stable management duties 60
RTE4102A Supervise feedlot operations 40
RTE4103A Determine wool classing strategies 40
RTE4104A Develop livestock feeding plans 40
RTE4105A Escort animals during export 40
RTE4106A Supervise raising young horses 60
RTE4107A Supervise artificial breeding and/or embryo transfer programs 40
RTE4108A Manage horses for stockwork 40
RTE4109A Oversee animal marking operations 40
RTE4110A Supervise natural mating of livestock 40
RTE4111A Manage shearing and crutching operations 30
RTE4112A Manage milking shed routines 40
RTE4114A Plan and monitor intensive production systems 40
RTE4115A Plan to exhibit livestock or fleece 40
RTE4116A Implement a feeding strategy for pig production 40
RTE4117A Implement intensive production systems 40
RTE4118A Develop feeding plans for an intensive production system 40
RTE4119A Supervise animal health programs 40
RTE4120A Implement and monitor animal welfare programs 40
RTE4123A Use individual fleece measurements to prepare wool for sale 30
RTE4124A Pregnancy test animals 40
RTE4125A Supervise nutrition and feeding in an intensive production system 40
RTE4127A Class wool for special markets 30
RTE4129A Apply advanced shearing techniques 80
RTE4202A Design livestock handling/accommodation facilities 40
RTE4203A Implement and monitor a property improvement plan 60
RTE4301A Conduct major repair and overhaul of machinery and equipment 40
RTE4302A Design and fabricate milking equipment installations 40
RTE4304A Install milking equipment 40
RTE4305A Performance test milking machines 40
RTE4307A Carry out cleaning-time tests of milking machines 40
RTE4309A Design and install on-farm milk cooling and storage 40
RTE4310A Conduct equipment experting for machine shearing 40
RTE4401A Control weeds, pests and/or diseases in crops 40
RTE4511A Develop a soil use map for a property 40
RTE4601A Acquire resources for irrigation installation and construction 40
RTE4602A Determine hydraulic parameters for an irrigation system 40
RTE4603A Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection program 40
RTE4604A Determine seasonal irrigation scheduling tasks 40
RTE4605A Schedule irrigations 40
RTE4606A Supervise on-site irrigation and construction work 40
RTE4607A Plan on site irrigation system installation and construction work 40
RTE4608A Plan and co ordinate gravity-fed irrigation systems 40
RTE4609A Implement, monitor and adjust irrigation schedules 40
RTE4801A Provide advice on marketing the clip 30
RTE4812A Coordinate customer service and network activities 40
RTE4813A Provide information and advice on wool preparation 30
RTE4901A Administer finance, insurance and legal requirements 60
RTE4902A Support and review business structures and relationships 50
RTE4903A Arrange transport for grain or livestock 40
RTE4904A Arrange employment for shearing operations 20
RTE4914A Participate in an e-business supply chain 40
RTE4915A Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures 30
RTE4916A Prepare shearing team wages 20
RTE4917A Account for shearing shed supplies 20
RTF2001A Apply a range of treatments to trees 30
RTF2009A Perform above ground pruning 20
RTF3204A Construct concrete structures and features 40
RTF3217A Set out site for construction works 40
SROEQO009A Plan conditioning and training programs for horses 60
Group 776 ENRICHMENT
You may choose modules/units from this group but they do not count towards course completion
Modules/Units Name Hrs
NSWTSIM301A Understanding GPS on the farm 25
NSWTSIM401A Use remote sensing data as a decision support tool in agriculture 25
Group 777 ENRICHMENT
You may choose modules/units from this group but they do not count towards course completion
Modules/Units Name Hrs
NSWTHAZ201A Use hazardous substances safely 15
NSWTHAZ301A Manage residues in product 20
Group 778 ENRICHMENT
You may choose modules/units from this group but they do not count towards course completion
Modules/Units Name Hrs
NSWTSAL201A Report on incidences of salinity 15
NSWTSAL301A Seek salinity advice 25
NSWTSAL302A Implement practices for managing salinity 25
Group 886 ENRICHMENT
You may choose modules/units from this group but they do not count towards course completion
Modules/Units Name Hrs
RTC2309A Operate tractors 30
Group 887 ENRICHMENT
You may choose modules/units from this group but they do not count towards course completion
Modules/Units Name Hrs
1209A OHS induction (workcover no. 03493) 5
3223A Senior first aid 18
5585N Farm butchery 36
FPIC2007A Maintain chainsaws 10
FPIC2011A Cross-cut materials with a hand held chainsaw 20
FPIFGM069A Trim and cross-cut felled trees (non-commercial / non-production) 20
FPIOHS1A Follow defined occupational health and safety policies and procedures 20
NSWTEQU307A Ride and lead performance horses 50
NSWTEQU309A Assist in the education of performance horses to work with livestock 50
RTC1701A Follow basic chemical safety rules 5
RTE1101A Support extensive livestock work 20
RTE1103A Support woolshed operations 20
RTE1104A Support horse work 20
RTE1105A Undertake basic shearing and crutching 20
RTE1106A Shear sheep to novice level 80
RTE5524A Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies 100
