Certificate II in Agriculture VDSS
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Overview
Learn farming as part of your secondary school through VDSS at our Northern Lodge Training Centre in Beveridge. You'll gain hands-on experience with livestock and crops on a working farm. Build practical skills that prepare you for future jobs or further study in agriculture.
Career Pathways
Where will the Certificate II in Agriculture AHC20122 (VDSS) take me?
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.
Course Details
Campus
Delivery methods
This course is taught in-person at Northern Lodge Training Centre.
Class Schedule
Wednesday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm.
While we do our best to place students in preferred classes, final allocations may vary depending on class capacity and demand.
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.
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.
Units of Study
The hours displayed are nominal, actual classroom hours delivered may differ. Please contact us for the latest student contact hours information.
| Code | Subject | Type | Hours |
| AHCINF205 | Carry out basic electric fencing operations | Elective | 40 |
| AHCINF206 | Install, maintain and repair farm fencing | Elective | 30 |
| AHCLSK206 | Identify and mark livestock | Elective | 20 |
| AHCLSK222 | Care for health and welfare of livestock | Elective | 40 |
| AHCLSK224 | Handle livestock using basic techniques | Elective | 30 |
| AHCLSK227 | Monitor water supplies | Elective | 20 |
| AHCLSK228 | Muster and move livestock | Elective | 25 |
| AHCMOM202 | Operate tractors | Elective | 40 |
| AHCMOM203 | Operate basic machinery and equipment | Elective | 20 |
| AHCMOM204 | Undertake operational maintenance of machinery | Elective | 30 |
| AHCPMG201 | Treat weeds | Elective | 40 |
| AHCSOL203 | Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing | Elective | 30 |
| AHCWHS202 | Participate in workplace health and safety processes | Core | 30 |
| AHCWRK211 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | Core | 30 |
| AHCWRK212 | Work effectively in industry | Core | 30 |
| AHCWRK213 | Participate in workplace communications | Core | 40 |
Fees & Costs
Uniform and equipment requirements
You'll need protective boots, work gloves and hat.
Fees
2027 fee schedules will be provided to schools separately. Please contact us for more information: 03 9269 1292.
Requirements
You must be at least 15 years old and in Year 10 or Year 11 in secondary school.
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.
Next Steps
Students:
Talk to your school's VET Coordinator about enrolling into VDSS at Melbourne Polytechnic. You may be invited to attend an information session.
Schools:
Apply through our dedicated VDSS Portal.
Recognising Organisations
Nationally Recognised Training This course is government accredited and has national recognition.
Local student means; you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen or a permanent humanitarian visa holder.