AHC32816 Certificate III in Rural Operations.

Certificate III in Rural Operations provides an occupational outcome for industries and agencies in rural and regional Australia.

Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

• Local government
• Tourism
• Hospitality
• Transport
• Construction
• Community Services
• and more..

Successful completion of the qualification will require competence in ‘units of competency’ (see below) that relate to the role requirements defined and aligned at AQF Level III.

Successful completion of the licensing units within the qualification must align with licensing and regulatory requirements applicable to state/territory regulatory requirements.

• AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes
• AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
• AHCWRK305 Coordinate work site activities
• AHCCHM303 Prepare and apply chemicals
• AHCCHM304 Transport, handle and store chemicals
• AHCPMG301 Control weeds
• AHCIRG332 Operate pressurised irrigation systems
• AHCIRG327 Implement an irrigation schedule
• AHCSOL202 Determine basic properties of soil and/or growing media
• AHCBIO202 Follow site quarantine procedures
• AHCMOM204 Undertake operational maintenance of machinery
• FWPCOT2239 Trim and cut felled trees
• HLTAID003 Provide first aid
• RIIMPO318F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations
• RIIMPO321F Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations

Pick one of the following electives:

• TLIC3004 Drive heavy rigid vehicle
• TLILIC2001 Licence to operate a forklift truck

Eligibility Check list for Certificate 3 Guarantee

• Be 15 years of age or older;
• Have finished secondary school or are no longer at school unless VETiS approved;
• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen permanently living in Queensland;
• Not hold a Certificate III or higher qualification from 1995 onwards including university degree, apprenticeship or traineeship. A Certificate III qualification completed whilst at secondary school

Industry Focus

Tailored to specific industries. i.e. Rural & Regional Sectors

Clothing / Footwear
Enclosed footwear and appropriate clothing

Course Provisions

• Learner Guides
• Assessment Material (theory & practical)
• Tea, Coffee, Water & Morning Tea
• Hi-Vis Vest (if required)

Course Outcomes
On successful completion of the course you will receive a Certificate III in Rural Operations, ACDC Commercial Spray Licence, Chainsaw Level 1 licence & possible Truck license or Machinery licence.

Please note: Gaining your truck license is a separate test conducted by Qld Roads & ACDC must be applied for through the Department of Agriculture & Fisheries and is a separate cost to course.