Certificate IV in Organic Farming
AHC41616- Course Information
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Gain a nationally accredited qualification without leaving the farm.
ABOUT THE COURSE
Our Certificate IV course is designed for people who would like to improve their farm skills - with particular emphasis on organic farming. There are no prerequisites.This course is currently available by assessment only pathway (Recognition of Prior Learning). All units are available in this pathway. Online training materials are currently under development, if you would like further information please contact our office on 02 6884 8812
RuralBiz Training (RTO Code 90782) is responsible for ensuring compliance of all training and assessment.
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UNITS
This course is currently available by assessment only pathway (Recognition of Prior Learning). All units are available in this pathway.
Click here to view the units in this course.
Please contact our office (admin@ruralbiztraining.com.au) for more information
A total of 12 units of competency must be completed, made up of:
- one core unit
- four units from group A
- five units from group A or B
- two units from group A or B or from units in Cert III, IV or Diploma in this training package or from any other currently endorsed training package
or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in Agriculture and be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification
outcome at AQF level 4.
Core Unit
AHCWHA401 Maintain work health and safety processes
Group A
AHCORG402 Manage organic livestock production
AHCORG403
Manage organic soil improvement
AHCORG406
Oversee compliance with an organic certification scheme
AHCORG408
Manage on-farm composting
Group B
AHCBAC402 Plan a pasture establishment program
AHCBUS401
Administer finance, insurance and legal requirement
AHCBUS402
Cost a project
AHCBUS404
Operate within a budget framework
AHCLSK402 Develop livestock feeding plans AHCLSK412 Arrange livestock purchases AHCLSK416 Identify and select animals for breeding AHCSOL401 Sample soils and interpret results AHCWRK403 Supervise work routines and staff performance Other possible electives
AHCSOL501 Monitor and manage soils for production AHCORG502 Prepare the enterprise for organic certification AHCAGB501 Develop climate risk management strategies -
COST
Your fee for this course will depend on the the availability of a subsidy from your State and your eligibility. To view a summary of all current course fees and subsidies please click here or contact our office for more information.
Payment options
Payment plan
Want to make smaller, regular payments throughout your course?
The payment plan option consists of establishing a direct debit facility for payments deducted weekly, fortnightly, monthly or quarterly from your nominated bank account or credit card, across the duration of your enrolment (up to 2 years). There is a $10 establishment fee and a 4% administration charge on all payment plans. The establishment fee is paid in your first instalment and the administration fee becomes part of your scheduled deduction.
Payment plans are administered by DebitSuccess (www.debitsuccess.com.au)
Up front payment
You can make an upfront payment (of no more than $1,500) for your student fee while enrolling with any residual processed through the payment plan.
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TRAINING DELIVERY
Please contact our office (admin@ruralbiztraining.com.au) for more information
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BENEFITS
Key Benefits
- Flexible - self paced online or online group delivery, fit study in with your life.
- Everyone with an internet connection has equal access to training
- Training is delivered to you - wherever you have internet access
- No travel time or travel costs
- Access to online materials 24/7
- Access to the best trainers who are farmers themselves, not just trainers who can visit your district
- Your very own Guardian Angel for support
- Work in groups from a wide geographic area
- Training can continue even if you are travelling or cut off by floods or other natural disasters
- Assessments are submitted online - fast turnaround times
- Student Card - purchase some items at discounted prices
- Flexible - self paced online or online group delivery, fit study in with your life.
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PATHWAYS
Please contact our office (admin@ruralbiztraining.com.au) for more information
