Skill set Outline
Information current as of
14/09/2026 10:06 AM AWST
14/09/2026 10:06 AM AWST
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Broadacre Seeding Operations Skill Set
Broadacre Seeding Operations Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
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State Code
AE400
AE400
TGA Status
N/A
N/A
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
Statement of Attainment at Certificate III Level
Field of Education
0501 - Agriculture
Skillset Type
State
Original TGA Release Date
04/12/2020
Current Release Date
14/11/2023
Current Release Number
3.00
Approved Date
29/07/2022
Nominal Hours
255
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 14/11/2023 | N/A | Approved |
| 2.00 | 20/07/2022 | N/A | Replaced |
| 1.00 | 04/12/2020 | N/A | Replaced |
Description
These units will provide new entrants and existing workers with the skills and knowledge to safely undertake tasks for seeding operations in the broadacre sector. Participants will gain the knowledge to safely apply chemicals and operate a range of machinery used for seeding such as tractors, boomsprays and air seeders.
Pathway Information
This skill set will provide credit towards the AHC30116 Certificate III Agriculture.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No licensing requirements apply upon the completion of this skill set.
The following units contribute to multiple Chemical licensing in Western Australia:
- AHCCHM307 Establish agricultural crops
- AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
The following units contribute to multiple Chemical licensing in Western Australia:
- AHCCHM307 Establish agricultural crops
- AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
Target Group
- Pre-employment
- Entry level
- Existing workers - upskill or reskill
- Entry level
- Existing workers - upskill or reskill
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These units of competency from the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, and Conservation and Land Management Training Package provide skills and knowledge to safely undertake tasks for seeding operations in the broadacre sector.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFC35 | AHCWHS302 | Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | 45 | Unit of competency |
| ODU62 | AHCBAC315 | Establish agricultural crops | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAR93 | AHCMOM309 | Operate broadacre sowing machinery and equipment | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OAL84 | AHCCHM307 | Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases | 70 | Unit of competency |
| BAN70 | AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals | 20 | Unit of competency |
| ODU49 | AHCBAC309 | Undertake preparation of land for agricultural crop production | 30 | Unit of competency |