Certificate II in Agriculture AHC20122 (VDSS)
Certificate II in Agriculture AHC20122
Learn the agriculture industry at our Northern Lodge Training Centre at Eden Park, a mixed farming enterprise that features livestock production and pasture and fodder crops. In this course you'll gain practical skills required in the modern workplace.
Course details
Location
Northern Lodge at Eden Park
Career pathways
With this qualification you may be qualified to be an assistant animal attendant, stockperson, assistant farm hand or assistant station worker.
Study pathways
On completion of this course you may progress into the Certificate III in Agriculture AHC30122.
Timetable
Wednesday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm.
Credit in VCE or VCE VM
This course provides recognition of two or more units at Units 1 and 2 level and in a Units 3 and 4 sequence.
ATAR contribution
If you study a Units 3 and 4 sequence, you will be eligible for an increment towards your ATAR (10% of the average four scaled studies). This course does not offer scored assessment.
What you'll need to bring
You'll need protective boots, work gloves and hat.
| Unit code | Unit title | Hours |
| Year 1 core units | ||
| AHCWHS202 | Participate in workplace health and safety processes | 30 |
| AHCWRK211 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 30 |
| Year 1 elective units | ||
| AHCSOL203 | Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing | 30 |
| AHCLSK224 | Handle livestock using basic techniques | 30 |
| AHCINF206 | Install, maintain and repair farm fencing | 30 |
| AHCLSK222 | Care for health and welfare of livestock | 40 |
| AHCMOM203 | Operate basic machinery and equipment | 20 |
| Year 2 elective units | ||
| AHCINF205 | Carry out basic electric fencing operations | 40 |
| AHCLSK228 | Muster and move livestock | 25 |
| AHCMOM204 | Undertake operational maintenance of machinery | 30 |
| AHCPMG201 | Treat weeds | 40 |
| AHCLSK225 | Identify and mark livestock | 20 |
| AHCMOM202 | Operate tractors | 40 |
| AHCLSK227 | Monitor water supplies | 20 |
Fees and costs
2026 fee schedules will be provided to schools separately. Please contact us for more information: 03 9269 1292
Nationally Recognised Training
This course is government accredited and has national recognition.
Next steps
Schools can submit VET applications using our secure online school portal. Students may be required to attend an information session and/or interview. Schools will receive an email to confirm applications have been accepted and then, students and schools will be emailed enrolment procedures. Once enrolled, VET school coordinators can use the portal to monitor their students’ attendance and progress.
For access to Melbourne Polytechnic’s dedicated school portal, phone 03 9269 1292 or email vdss@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au.
To book an appointment to talk to a representative from Melbourne Polytechnic, contact 03 9269 1292 or email vdss@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au.