AHC20122 Certificate II in Agriculture
Forget the traditional classroom: with our Certificate II in Agriculture, you can make the most of hands-on training.
Course essentials
Qualification Code
Entry requirements
Duration
Locations
Course overview
The Certificate II in Agriculture is a hands-on course where students learn practical skills such as how to operate quad bikes, tractors, and front-end loaders, apply chemicals, care for livestock and learn about crop establishment to give confidence and skills to work in this industry.
IT requirements
To do this course you’ll need a fast and reliable computer and access to high-speed internet. Expect to use about 5GB of data per month for every unit you’re doing. Find out more about the minimum IT requirements for studying with us.
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The fine print
The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
Everything in this course overview is correct at the time of being published. However, the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Please check for changes before you apply or enrol.
Federation University uses Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding (for eligible students) to deliver training.
School department
Federation TAFE
Career paths
- Assistant animal attendant/ stockperson
- Assistant farm or station hand
- Assistant station worker
- Assistant farm or station laborer
- Apprenticeship pathway
Fees and scholarships
Tuition fee information
2026 indicative fees
The fees you pay will depend on your eligibility for a Victorian Government subsidised place under the Skills First Program. The indicative fees displayed below are estimates for the total course and may change depending on individual circumstances at enrolment.
Fees are subject to change annually.
| Concession Government Subsidised Place | Standard Government Subsidised Place | Full Fee Place (Not eligible for government subsidy) |
|---|---|---|
| $566 | $2,828 | $7,588 |
Material fees
This covers things like tools, stationery, uniforms, textbooks, excursions and so on. Expect the cost to be around $65.
Other study costs
Students will be required to purchase their own PPE including work boots, protective clothing and sun protection hats.
Other important information
If you need help managing your fee payments, you might be eligible for a direct debit payment plan. Students doing certificate-level TAFE courses can access payment plans for both tuition and materials fees. Diploma and advanced diploma students can access payment plans for materials fees only.
If you’re accessing government-subsidised training under the Skills First Program, doing this course might affect your ability to access future government-subsidised training.
If you’re eligible to enrol in a course under the Victorian Government Free TAFE initiative, the tuition would be free but you’d still have to pay the materials fee (if applicable).
Find out more about fees, payments and refunds.
Scholarships
There’s a range of scholarships and grants available. Find out what you can apply for.
Course details
Start dates
Semester 1, 2026
Locations
Mt Rowan (Rural Skills Centre)
Semester 2, 2026
Locations
Mt Rowan (Rural Skills Centre)
Information
- Our Mt Helen, SMB, Camp St and Gillies St campuses are located in Ballarat.
Contact hours
Classes are held face to face on campus 3 days a week, 9am until 4pm, with days of attendance to be confirmed for 2026 timetable.
2 hrs per week self-directed study and non-supervised assessment
Sample course structure
This is a list of units available in this course. Which units you enrol in will depend on the course and stream available.
- Participate in workplace health and safety processesAHCWHS202
- Participate in environmentally sustainable work practicesAHCWRK211
- Work effectively in industryAHCWRK212
- Participate in workplace communicationsAHCWRK213
- Assist agricultural crop establishmentAHCBAC205
- Follow site biosecurity proceduresAHCBIO204
- Apply chemicals under supervisionAHCCHM201
- Transport and store chemicalsAHCCHM304
- Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseasesAHCCHM307
- Install, maintain and repair farm fencingAHCINF206
- Care for health and welfare of livestockAHCLSK222
- Handle livestock using basic techniquesAHCLSK224
- Monitor water suppliesAHCLSK227
- Operate tractorsAHCMOM202
- Operate basic machinery and equipmentAHCMOM203
- Undertake operational maintenance of machineryAHCMOM204
- Conduct front-end loader operationsAHCMOM207
- Operate and maintain chainsawsAHCMOM213
- Operate side by side utility vehiclesAHCMOM216
- Operate quad bikesAHCMOM217
- Treat weedsAHCPMG201
- Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testingAHCSOL203
- Collect and record production dataAHCWRK215
- Provide basic emergency life supportHLTAID010
- Provide First AidHLTAID011
- Use hand and power toolsRIISAM203E
Entry requirements
For all TAFE applications, pre-training review questions and a literacy and numeracy review are part of the application process
How you apply will depend on your current situation. Visit our how to apply page for options and instructions.
After you submit your application, we’ll get you to do an online literacy and numeracy review to help us understand where you’re at (and if the course you’re applying for is a good fit). We’ll give you feedback and offer you support if needed.
For information about students’ rights and responsibilities, please refer to the VET Information Guide.
- Direct application
- Yes
- Federation University code
- LCD
- National course code
- AHC20122
Further education pathway/s:
- AHC30122 Certificate III in Agriculture
- AHC40122 Certificate IV in Agriculture
- AHC50122 Diploma of Agriculture