Course description
What you must do to complete the course
The course structure below shows what you must do to complete this course.
units/modules are arranged in groups and sometimes also in subgroups.
You must complete each group as specified as well as following the course
completion instructions. If a course contains optional groups there will
statement at the top of the course indicating how many you must do. At the
top of any group containing optional subgroups there will be a statement
saying how many you must do.
The Training Package requirements for the Certificate IV in Agriculture
(Organic Production) are:
Learners need to achieve 12 units of competency as follows:
- between 5 to 8 units from Group A
- between 5 and 7 units from Group B
- a maximum of 2 units from Group C
The total number of units of competency that must be completed to gain the
qualification is 12 and ALL of the units presented for this qualification
must relate to organic production/agriculture work procedures, activities
or contexts. In addition at least 10 of the units selected to make up
this qualification must be aligned clearly to units of competency with
Certificate IV outcomes.
The Certificate IV in Agriculture (Organic Production) contains 3 groups of
units:
Group 1 contains units addressing the key technical, supervisory and
planning functions that have been designated for the Agriculture (Organic
Production) specialisation at AQF level 4. These units directly align to
the units of competency in Group A in the Training Package. Learners must
complete between 5 and 8 units from this group.
Group 2 contains units addressing relevant units of competency at AQF
level 4 from the Conservation and Land Management Training Package
(RTD02), the Rural Production Training Package (RTE03), the Amenity
Horticulture Training Package (RTF03) and/or any other endorsed Training
Packages. These units directly align to the units of competency in Group B
complete between 5 and 7 units from this group.
Group 3 contains units that are included in the Rural Production, Amenity
Horticulture and Conservation Land Management Training Package at AQF
levels III, IV and V and align to Certificate III, IV or Diploma outcomes.
this group must be relevant to work undertaken in the rural sector. These
units align with units of competency from Group C of the Rural Production
Training Package. Relevant Certificate III, Certificate IV and Diploma
units from other endorsed Training Packages can be added to this group.
Institutes should contact the PINRCC to have additional units added to
this group.
Group 887 is an enrichment group that contains units/modules which provide
underpinning knowledge and skills to support other units / modules in this
course. These modules do not count towards course completion.
The teaching section should contact the course developer if a request is
received from:
- an industry group to include a specific unit of competency in a
qualification that is not already in the course.
- a learner seeking recognition for a unit(s) of competency not included
the course and achieved at another RTO or TAFE institute.
The course developer needs to:
- check if the requested unit(s) of competency meet the Training Package
qualification completion rules.
- include the unit(s) of competency in the course structure in an
appropriate group for delivery of recognition.
Learner Support
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Learners requiring additional/tutorial support should be co-enrolled in the
fee-exempt Learner Support course 9999. This course provides up to 36
actual hours of support across all AQF levels.
Course Elective Completion:
At least 12 elective modules/units must be completed. These may be chosen from groups 1, 2, 3
Group 1
At least 5 and no more than 8 module/units must be completed
Modules/Units Name Hrs
RTE4011A Manage pastures for livestock production 40
RTE4104A Develop livestock feeding plans 40
RTE4133A Manage organic livestock production 60
RTE4401A Control weeds, pests and/or diseases in crops 40
RTE4511A Develop a soil use map for a property 40
RTE4517A Manage organic soil improvement 40
RTE4518A Manage biodynamic production 60
RTF4023A Promote plant health 40
Group 2
At least 5 and no more than 7 module/units must be completed
Modules/Units Name Hrs
BSBCMN413A Implement and monitor environmental policies 40
RTC4701A Implement and monitor the enterprise OHS program 15
RTC4911A Operate within a budget framework 40
RTD4406A Implement pest management action plans 40
RTD4811A Provide information on environmental issues and policies 50
RTE4002A Develop a crop regulation program 40
RTE4008A Maintain grain quality in storage 40
RTE4009A Plan a pasture establishment program 40
RTE4010A Supervise agricultural crop maintenance 40
RTE4018A Supervise agricultural crop establishment 40
RTE4026A Supervise agricultural crop harvesting 40
RTE4027A Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program 60
RTE4028A Implement and monitor a horticultural crop harvesting program 40
RTE4109A Oversee animal marking operations 40
RTE4110A Supervise natural mating of livestock 40
RTE4119A Supervise animal health programs 40
RTE4120A Implement and monitor animal welfare programs 40
RTE4202A Design livestock handling/accommodation facilities 40
RTE4203A Implement and monitor a property improvement plan 60
RTE4603A Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection program 40
RTE4901A Administer finance, insurance and legal requirements 60
RTE4902A Support and review business structures and relationships 50
RTE4913A Analyse and interpret production data 40
RTF4015A Plan a propagation program 30
Group 3
No more than 2 module/units may be completed
Modules/Units Name Hrs
HLTFA301B Apply first aid 15
RTC3209A Plan and construct conventional fencing 30
RTC3213A Implement property improvement, construction and repair 40
RTC3401A Control weeds 40
RTC3404A Control plant pests, diseases and disorders 40
RTC3704A Prepare and apply chemicals 15
RTC3705A Transport, handle and store chemicals 15
RTD4507A Produce maps for land management purposes 120
RTE3002A Co-ordinate a crop regulation program 30
RTE3003A Coordinate horticultural crop harvesting 30
RTE3006A Establish pastures and crops for livestock production 30
RTE3009A Undertake agricultural crop harvesting activities 30
RTE3013A Implement a postharvest program 30
RTE3022A Undertake agricultural crop maintenance activities 30
RTE3024A Undertake preparation of land for agricultural crop production 30
RTE3029A Establish agricultural crops 30
RTE3030A Harvest horticultural crops mechanically 30
RTE3037A Save, prepare and store agricultural seed 30
RTE3110A Coordinate and monitor intensive production performance 30
RTE3113A Identify and draft livestock 30
RTE3114A Implement feeding plans for livestock 30
RTE3115B Implement livestock husbandry practices 30
RTE3116A Mate and monitor animals 30
RTE3118A Implement feeding plans for intensive production 30
RTE3119A Euthanase animals 30
RTE3121B Prepare animals for parturition 30
RTE3124B Rear newborn and young livestock 30
RTE3126A Remove and facilitate reuse of effluent and manure from an intensive productions system 30
RTE3128A Collect, store and administer colostrum 30
RTE3131A Transport livestock 30
RTE3134A Slaughter livestock 30
RTE3136A Comply with industry animal welfare requirements 30
RTE3143A Monitor intensive livestock production growing environments 30
RTE3147A Prepare for and implement natural mating of livestock 30
RTE3149A Supervise free-range poultry operations 30
RTE3210A Plan and construct an electric fence 30
RTE3302A Carry out minor service of milking equipment 30
RTE3305A Install and terminate extra low voltage wiring systems 30
RTE3307A Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair 30
RTE3309A Operate machinery in adverse conditions 30
RTE3312A Service and repair bores and windmills 30
RTE3314A Transport farm produce or bulk materials 30
RTE3317A Carry out minor service of milking equipment 30
RTE3402A Implement animal health control programs 30
RTE3406A Implement vertebrate pest control program 30
RTE3504B Collect samples for rural production or horticulture monitoring program 30
RTE3506A Monitor weather conditions 30
RTE3601A Install irrigation systems 30
RTE3603A Install drainage systems 30
RTE3604A Troubleshoot drainage systems 30
RTE3605A Troubleshoot irrigation systems 30
RTE3606A Measure drainage system performance 30
RTE3607A Measure irrigation delivery system performance 30
RTE3608A Monitor and operate water treatment processes 30
RTE3609A Operate fertigation equipment 30
RTE3610A Operate gravity fed irrigation systems 30
RTE3611A Operate pressurised irrigation systems 30
RTE3612A Implement a maintenance program for an irrigation system 30
RTE3708A Clean and fumigate intensive production sheds 30
RTE3712A Administer medication to animals 30
RTE3713A Carry out workplace OHS procedures 30
RTE3714A Maintain and monitor environmental work practices 30
RTE3819A Process customer complaints 30
RTE3901A Comply with industry quality assurance requirements 30
RTE3904A Keep records for a primary production business 40
RTE3905A Sell products and services 30
RTE3907A Use hand-held e-business tools 40
RTE3908A Maintain and monitor feed stocks 30
RTE4002A Develop a crop regulation program 40
RTE4008A Maintain grain quality in storage 40
RTE4009A Plan a pasture establishment program 40
RTE4010A Supervise agricultural crop maintenance 40
RTE4011A Manage pastures for livestock production 40
RTE4012A Supervise horticultural crop harvesting 40
RTE4018A Supervise agricultural crop establishment 40
RTE4026A Supervise agricultural crop harvesting 40
RTE4104A Develop livestock feeding plans 40
RTE4109A Oversee animal marking operations 40
RTE4110A Supervise natural mating of livestock 40
RTE4114A Plan and monitor intensive production systems 40
RTE4116A Implement a feeding strategy for pig production 40
RTE4117A Implement intensive production systems 40
RTE4118A Develop feeding plans for an intensive production system 40
RTE4119A Supervise animal health programs 40
RTE4120A Implement and monitor animal welfare programs 40
RTE4125A Supervise nutrition and feeding in an intensive production system 40
RTE4202A Design livestock handling/accommodation facilities 40
RTE4203A Implement and monitor a property improvement plan 60
RTE4301A Conduct major repair and overhaul of machinery and equipment 40
RTE4401A Control weeds, pests and/or diseases in crops 40
RTE4511A Develop a soil use map for a property 40
RTE4601A Acquire resources for irrigation installation and construction 40
RTE4602A Determine hydraulic parameters for an irrigation system 40
RTE4603A Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection program 40
RTE4604A Determine seasonal irrigation scheduling tasks 40
RTE4605A Schedule irrigations 40
RTE4606A Supervise on-site irrigation and construction work 40
RTE4607A Plan on site irrigation system installation and construction work 40
RTE4608A Plan and co ordinate gravity-fed irrigation systems 40
RTE4812A Coordinate customer service and network activities 40
RTE4813A Provide information and advice on wool preparation 30
RTE4901A Administer finance, insurance and legal requirements 60
RTE4902A Support and review business structures and relationships 50
RTE4903A Arrange transport for grain or livestock 40
RTE4913A Analyse and interpret production data 40
RTE4914A Participate in an e-business supply chain 40
RTE4915A Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures 30
RTE5002A Manage integrated crop and pasture production 100
RTE5006A Plan and manage long-term weed, pest and/or disease control in crops 100
RTE5007A Plan and manage stored grain program 100
RTE5014A Manage agricultural crop production 100
RTE5015A Manage the harvest of agricultural and horticultural crops 100
RTE5016A Develop production plans for crops 100
RTE5101A Develop and implement a breeding strategy 100
RTE5103A Manage livestock production 100
RTE5104A Develop livestock health and welfare strategies 100
RTE5106A Develop production plans for livestock 100
RTE5107A Select animals for breeding 100
RTE5205A Plan and manage infrastructure requirements 100
RTE5301A Design livestock effluent systems 100
RTE5304A Implement a machinery management system 100
RTE5515A Manage natural areas on a rural property 100
RTE5516A Develop a whole farm plan 100
RTE5523A Develop climatic risk management strategies 100
RTE5524A Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies 100
RTE5525A Manage trial and/or research material 100
RTE5526A Develop an organic management plan 120
RTE5601A Audit irrigation systems 100
RTE5602A Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs 100
RTE5603A Design irrigation, drainage and water treatment systems 100
RTE5604A Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan 100
RTE5605A Establish and maintain an irrigation-related environmental protection programs 100
RTE5606A Manage water systems 100
RTE5607A Design drainage systems 100
RTE5608A Design water treatment systems 100
RTE5807A Manage staff 100
RTE5901A Develop a marketing plan 100
RTE5902A Develop and review a business plan 100
RTE5903A Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program 100
RTE5906A Monitor and review business performance 100
RTE5909A Develop a sales strategy for rural products 100
RTE5912A Plan and monitor production processes 100
RTE5916A Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports 100
RTE5917A Arrange livestock purchases 100
RTE5918A Arrange marketing of livestock 100
RTE5920A Negotiate and monitor contracts/commercial agreements 100
RTE5921A Market products and services 100
RTE5922A Plan production for the whole farm/land based business 100
RTE5923A Prepare the enterprise for organic certification 100
RTE5924A Research and apply rural industry knowledge 100
RTF3011A Implement a plant establishment program 40
RTF3012A Implement a plant nutrition program 30
RTF3014A Implement a propagation plan 50
RTF3503A Sample soils and analyse results 40
RTF4004A Develop a plant nutrition program 40
RTF4014A Plan a growing-on program 30
RTF5521A Monitor and manage soils 140
Group 887 ENRICHMENT
You may choose modules/units from this group but they do not count towards
course completion
Modules/Units Name Hrs
FPICOR2205A Follow OHS policies and procedures 20
FPICOT2204A Maintain chainsaws 16
FPICOT2206A Cross cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw 30
FPICOT2221A Trim and cross cut felled trees 40
RTC1701A Follow basic chemical safety rules 5
RTC2005A Fell small trees 20
RTC2304A Operate and maintain chainsaws 30
RTC2309A Operate tractors 30
RTC2701A Follow OHS procedures 15
RTC2706A Apply chemicals under supervision 15
RTE1107A Support organic production 20
RTE2308A Operate ride-on vehicles 20
