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Carbon Farming Services Advisor (CFSA) Skill Set
Carbon Farming Services Advisor (CFSA) Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
AHCSS00079
AHCSS00079
State Code
AE053
AE053
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
21/10/2019
Current Release Date
21/10/2019
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
28/01/2020
Nominal Hours
495
Duration
2 Semesters
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 21/10/2019 | Current | Approved |
Description
This skill set covers the skills and knowledge required of consultants and advisors who provide guidance and advice on the establishment of a carbon farming project to generate carbon credits. It also applies to carbon farming project managers.
Note the term 'advice' referred to in this skill set does not relate to financial advice which requires an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL). This skill set does not address the skills or the generic knowledge requirements in 'ASIC Regulatory Guide 146: Training of financial product advisors'.
Note the term 'advice' referred to in this skill set does not relate to financial advice which requires an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL). This skill set does not address the skills or the generic knowledge requirements in 'ASIC Regulatory Guide 146: Training of financial product advisors'.
Pathway Information
These units of competency provide credit towards a number of qualifications in the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package, including:
AHC50116 Diploma of Agriculture
AHC51216 Diploma of Community Coordination and Facilitation
AHC51419 Diploma of Agribusiness Management
AHC60319 Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management
AHC50116 Diploma of Agriculture
AHC51216 Diploma of Community Coordination and Facilitation
AHC51419 Diploma of Agribusiness Management
AHC60319 Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No licensing or regulatory requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
Target Group
This skill set is for agribusiness consultants and advisors who provide guidance and advice on the establishment of a carbon farming projects to generate carbon credits.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package,Financial Services Training Package and the Local Government Training Package meet the requirements for individuals who provide advice on carbon farming projects to generate carbon credits.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBK11 | AHCCFP501 | Advise on carbon farming project planning and implementation | 110 | Unit of competency |
| AUR23 | FNSFMK512 | Apply knowledge of emissions markets | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C1989 | LGALAND503A | Develop agreements with native title holders/traditional owners | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBK14 | AHCCFP403 | Identify opportunities and risks in carbon farming projects | 90 | Unit of competency |
| OBK13 | AHCCFP404 | Plan a land-based carbon farming project | 125 | Unit of competency |
| OBK15 | AHCCFP402 | Prepare to comply with measuring and modelling requirements of carbon farming methods | 90 | Unit of competency |
