The Certificate IV in Agriculture course is designed to skill participants in a wide range of skills such as:
- machinery and equipment operations
- maintenance of machinery
- equipment and structures
- property management
- animal health
- husbandry and handling of animals
- animal nutrition requirements
- pasture and fodder production.
Course Outline:
A total of 12 units of competency must be completed. Please see below for suggested units.
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: RTE40103
Campus: Epping, Yan Yean Farm
Duration
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 2 to 4 years (dependent on the number of units selected each year)
Modes of Delivery
Further Study and Careers
Pathways to Further Study
This course is equivalent to post trade level and articulates into the Diploma of Agriculture course. Successful completion of this course will gain a one year credit of the Diploma of Agriculture.
Study Pathways at NMIT
- Diploma of Agriculture
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this course may gain entry into a wide range of occupations in the beef cattle, sheep, wool, goat, horse, grain and dairy primary industry sectors. This may vary from being a supervisor on a rural property through to employment in many associated agribusinesses.
Entrance Requirements
There are no prerequisite studies, however successful completion of a Certificate II in Agriculture as part of the VET in Schools program, a VCE Agriculture/Horticulture program to Level 2, or relevant industry experience, will provide a sound basis which may lead to a reduction of the course duration.
Materials
Assessment Methods
Assessment methods for this course include: written activities, oral activities, written and oral tests, Practical exercises, projects.
Materials
Students are required to supply their own stationary for the course and suitable clothing when undertaking practical projects.
Fees
More Information
How to Apply
Local Students
Full-time (2011):
To start this course in 2011 apply directly to NMIT.
Part-time:
Please contact the department directly if you are interested in studying part time.
Units of Study
| Code | Subject | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBADM402A | Produce Complex Documents | 100 | Core |
| RTC2309A | Operate Tractors | 30 | Core |
| RTC3209A | Plan & Construct Conventional Fencing | 60 | Core |
| RTC4701A | Implement & Monitor the Enterprise OH&S Program | 70 | Core |
| RTE 3009A | Undertake Agricultural Crop Harvesting | 80 | Core |
| RTE3133A | Prepare Livestock for Competition | 90 | Core |
| RTE3307A | Co-ordinate Machinery & Equipment Maintenance & Repair | 80 | Core |
| RTE3309A | Operate Machinery in Adverse Conditions | 30 | Core |
| RTE4011A | Manage Pastures for Livestock Production | 120 | Core |
| RTE4018A | Supervise Agricultural Crop Establishment | 60 | Core |
| RTE4104A | Develop Livestock Feeding Plans | 140 | Core |
| RTE4107A | Artificial Breeding and Embryo Transfer | 80 | Core |
| RTE4110A | Supervise Natural Mating of Livestock | 80 | Core |
| RTE4119A | Supervise Animal Health Programs | 110 | Core |
| RTE4401A | Control Weeds, Pests and/or Diseases in Crops | 80 | Core |
| RTE5107A | Identify & Select Animals for Breeding | 100 | Core |
