AHC40122 Certificate IV in Agriculture
Consider this course your training ground to become a specialist and a leader in your chosen stream within the diverse agricultural industry - or indeed to manage your own agribusiness.
Course essentials
Qualification Code
Entry requirements
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Course overview
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for supervisory/managerial job roles in the agriculture industry including farm supervisor, and farm team leader. Individuals with this qualification perform tasks involving technical skills, problem solving and supervisory skills to operate, monitor and improve performance of agricultural systems and projects, and may supervise staff. This qualification applies to individuals with existing agriculture industry experience and technical skills and knowledge gained through training or employment specifically in the agriculture 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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Student support
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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
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) |
|---|---|---|
| $794 | $3,968 | $15,077 |
Other study costs
Internet and computers, Appropriate personal protective equipment as listed in resources, Access to a farm, including land and equipment.
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 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
12 months of part-time study, Friday 9am to 4pm for 41 weeks, 6 hours a week directed study
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.
- Maintain workplace health and safety processesAHCWHS402
- Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practicesAHCWRK410
- Plan and implement a biosecurity programAHCBIO401
- Operate within a budget frameworkAHCBUS408
- Develop and review a business planAHCBUS516
- Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicalsAHCCHM404
- Identify and select animals for breedingAHCLSK422
- Supervise animal health programsAHCLSK428
- Develop a pest management planAHCPMG412
- Sample soils and interpret resultsAHCSOL406
- Implement quality assurance proceduresAHCWRK404
- Supervise work routines and staff performanceAHCWRK409
- Provide First AidHLTAID011
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
- LCM
- National course code
- AHC40122
Certificate III in Agriculture credits possible
