Qualification Notes

This qualification provides a vocational outcome in commercial seed processing.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Qualification pathways

Pathways into the qualification

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

Pathways from the qualification

Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, Certificate IV in Agriculture.

Australian Apprenticeships

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.

Job roles

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

Commercial seed processor

Packaging Rules

Completion of nine (9) units made up of six (6) core units and three (3) elective units.

ELECTIVE UNITS

• a maximum of one (1) elective unit may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II, III or IV in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the commercial seed processing industry.

CORE UNITS

Occupational Health and Safety

AHCOHS301A Contribute to OHS processes

Seed processing

AHCSPO301A Operate a screen cleaner

AHCSPO302A Operate an indent cylinder

AHCSPO303A Operate a gravity table

AHCSPO307A Handle, package and store commercial quantities of seed

AHCSPO308A Sample seed before and after processing

ELECTIVE UNITS

Agribusiness

AHCAGB301A            Keep records for a primary production business 

Machinery operation and maintenance

TLID1007C                   Operate a forklift

Seed processing

AHCSPO304A Operate seed modification machinery

AHCSPO305A Operate seed treatment machinery

AHCSPO306A Operate specialised seed processing machinery

Work

AHCWRK313A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

• Listening and understanding
• Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation.
• Applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements

Teamwork

• Working as an individual and a team member
• Applying knowledge of own role as a part of a team

Problem-solving

• Showing interdependence and initiative in identifying problems
• Solving problems individually or in teams

Initiative and enterprise

• Adapting to new situations
• Generating a range of options in response to workplace matters

Planning and organising

• Collecting analysing and organising information
• Taking initiative and making decisions within workplace role

Self-management

• Taking responsibility at the appropriate level

Learning

• Being open to learning, new ideas and techniques
• Learning in a range of settings including informal learning

Technology

• Using technology and related workplace equipment
• Using basic technology skills
• Applying OHS knowledge when using technology