Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management

AHC Training Package Release 10

This Determination number 10,000,113:

  • is made under section 5.5.2 of the Education and Training Act 2006
  • replaces previous Determination number 10,000,096
  • remains in force until it is amended or revoked.

This Determination was made on 22 October 2024 by Keith Don, A/Deputy CEO, Training and Skills.

Certificate II

Certificate II in Agriculture

Code: AHC20122

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 12 months
    • Part-time: 24 months
  • Minimum hours per week:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): 13
    • Other: 13
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 30 days
    • Part-time: 60 days
  • State training wage category: C
  • Qualification: Traineeship

Certificate II in Production Horticulture

Code: AHC20324

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 12 months
    • Part-time: 24 months
  • Minimum hours per week:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): 13
    • Other: 13
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 30 days
    • Part-time: 60 days
  • State training wage category: C
  • Qualification: Traineeship

Certificate II in Horticulture

Code: AHC20422

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 12 months
    • Part-time: 24 months
  • Minimum hours per week:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): 13
    • Other: 13
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 30 days
    • Part-time: 60 days
  • State training wage category: C
  • Qualification: Traineeship

Certificate II in Parks and Gardens

Code: AHC20624

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 12 months
    • Part-time: 24 months
  • Minimum hours per week:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): 13
    • Other: 13
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 30 days
    • Part-time: 60 days
  • State training wage category: C
  • Qualification: Traineeship

Certificate II in Sports Turf Management

Code: AHC20919

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 12 months
    • Part-time: 24 months
  • Minimum hours per week:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): 13
    • Other: 13
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 30 days
    • Part-time: 60 days
  • State training wage category: C
  • Qualification: Traineeship

Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

Code: AHC21024

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 12 months
    • Part-time: 24 months
  • Minimum hours per week:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): 13
    • Other: 13
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 30 days
    • Part-time: 60 days
  • State training wage category: C
  • Qualification: Traineeship

Certificate II in Landscaping

Code: AHC21624

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 12 months
    • Part-time: 24 months
  • Minimum hours per week:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): 13
    • Other: 13
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 30 days
    • Part-time: 60 days
  • State training wage category: C
  • Qualification: Traineeship

Certificate III

Certificate III in Agriculture

Code: AHC30122

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 24 months
    • Part-time: 48 months
  • Minimum hours per week:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): 13
    • Other: 13
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 60 days
    • Part-time: 90 days
  • State training wage category: C
  • Qualification: Traineeship

Certificate III in Dairy Production

Code: AHC30224

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 24 months
    • Part-time: 48 months
  • Minimum hours per week:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): 13
    • Other: 13
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 60 days
    • Part-time: 90 days
  • State training wage category: C
  • Qualification: Traineeship

Certificate III in Pork Production

Code: AHC30422

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 24 months
    • Part-time: 48 months
  • Minimum hours per week:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): 13
    • Other: 13
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 60 days
    • Part-time: 90 days
  • State training wage category: C
  • Qualification: Traineeship

Certificate III in Poultry Production

Code: AHC30522

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 24 months
    • Part-time: 48 months
  • Minimum hours per week:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): 13
    • Other: 13
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 60 days
    • Part-time: 90 days
  • State training wage category: C
  • Qualification: Traineeship

Certificate III in Production Horticulture

Code: AHC30624

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 24 months
    • Part-time: 48 months
  • Minimum hours per week:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): 13
    • Other: 13
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 60 days
    • Part-time: 90 days
  • State training wage category: C
  • Qualification: Traineeship

Certificate III in Horticulture

Code: AHC30722

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 24 months
    • Part-time: 48 months
  • Minimum hours per week:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): 13
    • Other: 13
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 60 days
    • Part-time: 90 days
  • State training wage category: C
  • Qualification: Traineeship

Certificate III in Arboriculture

Code: AHC30824

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 24 months
    • Part-time: 48 months
  • Minimum hours per week:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): 13
    • Other: 13
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 60 days
    • Part-time: 90 days
  • State training wage category: C
  • Qualification: Traineeship

Certificate III in Landscape Construction

Code: AHC30921

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 48 months
    • Part-time: 72 months
  • Minimum hours per week:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): 13
    • Other: 13
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 90 days
    • Part-time: 90 days
  • State training wage category: N/A
  • Qualification: Apprenticeship
  • Sections 5.5.15(1), 5.5.16(2), (3) and (4), 5.5.17(1) (d) and 5.5.19 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 apply.

Certificate III in Parks and Gardens

Code: AHC31024

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 36 months
    • Part-time: 72 months
  • Minimum hours per week:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): 13
    • Other: 13
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 90 days
    • Part-time: 90 days
  • State training wage category: N/A
  • Qualification: Apprenticeship
  • Sections 5.5.15(1), 5.5.16(2), (3) and (4), 5.5.17(1) (d) and 5.5.19 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 apply.

Certificate III in Nursery Operations

Code: AHC31124

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 36 months
    • Part-time: 72 months
  • Minimum hours per week:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): 13
    • Other: 13
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 90 days
    • Part-time: 90 days
  • State training wage category: N/A
  • Qualification: Apprenticeship
  • Sections 5.5.15(1), 5.5.16(2), (3) and (4), 5.5.17(1) (d) and 5.5.19 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 apply.

Certificate III in Sports Turf Management

Code: AHC31324

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 48 months
    • Part-time: 72 months
  • Minimum hours per week:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): 13
    • Other: 13
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 90 days
    • Part-time: 90 days
  • State training wage category: N/A
  • Qualification: Apprenticeship
  • Sections 5.5.15(1), 5.5.16(2), (3) and (4), 5.5.17(1) (d) and 5.5.19 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 apply.

Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

Code: AHC31424

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 24 months
    • Part-time: 48 months
  • Minimum hours per week:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): 13
    • Other: 13
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 60 days
    • Part-time: 90 days
  • State training wage category: C
  • Qualification: Traineeship

Certificate III in Irrigation Technology

Code: AHC32424

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 48 months
    • Part-time: 72 months
  • Minimum hours per week:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): 13
    • Other: 13
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 90 days
    • Part-time: 90 days
  • State training wage category: C
  • Qualification: Traineeship

Certificate III in Rural Operations

Code: AHC32822

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 24 months
    • Part-time: 48 months
  • Minimum hours per week:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): 13
    • Other: 13
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 60 days
    • Part-time: 90 days
  • State training wage category: C
  • Qualification: Traineeship

Certificate IV

Certificate IV in Agriculture

Code: AHC40122

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 24 months
    • Part-time: 48 months
  • Minimum hours per week:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): N/A
    • Other: 13
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 60 days
    • Part-time: 90 days
  • State training wage category: N/A
  • Qualification: Traineeship

Certificate IV in Production Horticulture

Code: AHC40324

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 36 months
    • Part-time: 72 months
  • Minimum hours per week:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): N/A
    • Other: 13
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 90 days
    • Part-time: 90 days
  • State training wage category: N/A
  • Qualification: Traineeship

Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

Code: AHC40924

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 24 months
    • Part-time: 48 months
  • Minimum hours per week:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): N/A
    • Other: 13
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 60 days
    • Part-time: 90 days
  • State training wage category: N/A
  • Qualification: Traineeship

Certificate IV in Agribusiness

Code: AHC41024

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 24 months
    • Part-time: 48 months
  • Minimum hours per week:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): N/A
    • Other: 13
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 60 days
    • Part-time: 90 days
  • State training wage category: N/A
  • Qualification: Traineeship

Certificate IV in Wool Classing

Code: AHC41316

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 24 months
    • Part-time: 48 months
  • Minimum hours per week:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): N/A
    • Other: 13
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 60 days
    • Part-time: 90 days
  • State training wage category: N/A
  • Qualification: Traineeship

Qualifications not available for school-based apprenticeships and traineeships

  • AHC40122 – Certificate IV in Agriculture
  • AHC40324 – Certificate IV in Production Horticulture
  • AHC40924 – Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
  • AHC41024 – Certificate IV in Agribusiness
  • AHC41316 – Certificate IV in Wool Classing

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