ObjectivesThis course provides the opportunity to build a qualification from a variety of skill, such as seasonal work in the shearing industry, fruit picking/pruning, fire wood harvesting and fencing, tree planting and revegetation work. Alternatively, the industry sector you are currently working in may require a wide range of job tasks such as machinery operation, some farm work and customer service. BRIT has designed training programs for a number of industry sectors to suit their specific requirements. Recognition of your skills can be formalised through this course.
Entry requirementsTo undertake this qualification, you will need to be employed as a trainee or be seeking recognition of your prior skills.
Academic titleCertificate II in Rural Operations
Course descriptionKey Study Areas
This qualification is very flexible with units of competency able to be selected from a wide range of areas, for example Agriculture, Conservation & Land Management, Production Horticulture and Amenity Horticulture and some other endorsed training packages.
Where
• Bendigo (Charleston Road Campus)
• Workplace Based
Selection Process
• Individual Interview
Employment Opportunities
On successfully completing this course you will be eligible for employment in a wide range of agriculture based roles.
Further Study Options
You may go on to further employment and training opportunities in the Agriculture sector.
Pathways Courses
Certificate III in Agriculture :: RTE30103
Certificate III in Rural Merchandising :: RTE31803
Certificate III in Rural Operations :: RTE31903
Assessment
You will be assessed as part of this course.
Packaging Rules
There are four complulsory units
Six other units can be selected from any rural training package at certificate I, II or III level.
Seven other units can be selected from any training package relevant to the rural sector at certificate I, II or III level.
Typical Course Content (exact details may be obtained from the teaching centre)
RTC2701A Follow OHS procedures
RTC2702A Observe environmental work practices
RTC2705A Work effectively in the industry
RTC2801A Participate In Workplace Communications
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of your current qualifications and prior learning: BRIT has processes to give you credit for relevant units from your prior study, and to assess your prior learning against units in a course.