This qualification is for people who are new to working in agriculture. The qualification is suitable for people with no previous experience in the agriculture industry, and is designed to provide them with basic living and agricultural skills for employment in the rural sector.
On completion of this qualification people can progress to the
National Certificate in Agriculture (Level 2) and/or the
National Certificate in On-farm Milk Quality (Milk Harvester) .
COMPULSORY: 42 Credits
Unit Standard
Description
Level
Credit
31
Connect up, and perform repairs and maintenance on an on-farm water supply system
2
2
19044
Describe the legal requirements and occupational hazards associated with tractor use
2
2
19112
Check and report on livestock
2
4
19114
Assist with handling and treatment of livestock
2
6
19116
Demonstrate knowledge of livestock behaviour and animal welfare
2
2
19145
Describe hydration, nutrition, and sleep in relation to physical well-being of agriculture workers
2
4
23540
Demonstrate knowledge of hazards, hazard control, and the consequences of injury in a rural workplace
2
5
23541
Locate hazards, describe safety procedures, and demonstrate safe work practices in a rural workplace
2
5
24552
Check and drive a basic wheel tractor with an attached implement on flat terrain
2
5
24557
Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV)
2
3
24630
Assist with livestock grazing management, and feed livestock under direct supervision
2
4
ELECTIVE: A minimum of 1 standard;
Unit Standard
Description
Level
Credit
19053
Ride a motorcycle on flat terrain
2
3
24553
Drive an All Terrain Vehicle Utility (ATVU) on flat terrain
2
3
24554
Ride an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) on flat terrain
2
4
24555
Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of a motorcycle
2
3
24556
Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of an All Terrain Vehicle Utility (ATVU)
2
3
Optional Strand
Unit Standard
Description
Level
Credit
19136
Demonstrate the social requirements for daily living in the rural industry
1
2
