Supported by the NSW Government
AGSKILLEDTRAINING TO GROW THE COTTON AND GRAIN INDUSTRIES
RTO 90003 | CRICOS 00591E | HEP PRV12049
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AgSkilled is a direct partnership between Cotton Australia, the Grains Research & Development Corporation and the NSW Government. AgSkilled
provides training and funding to both increase the skills levels of current agricultural employees, plus attract new people to the industry. TAFE Enterprise offers customised and flexible training courses, helping customers respond to market changes and grow their business through their people. As Australia’s largest training provider, TAFE Enterprise ensures your employees will be trained by expert industry trainers, utilising the latest industry practices and technology to deliver training wherever, whenever and however.
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ELIGIBILITYTo be eligible for AgSkilled you must either be currently working in or seeking employment in the NSW cotton or grains industries. Training must relate to an applicant’s current role or career aspirations. In addition, you must be:
§ An Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, Australian humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen
§ Living or working in NSW
§ No longer at school
§ 15 years or over
A requirement of your enrolment includes providing your USI (Unique Student Identifier). The USI register is an Australia-wide registry and provides ongoing access to your records and results. You can register and obtain your USI at usi.gov.au
HOW TO APPLY?Applications are open year-round for our AgSkilled courses. The AgSkilled program runs until June 30, 2020. All you need to do is:
1. Complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) form, found at tafensw.edu.au/agskilled
2. Submit your EOI to [email protected]
3. Once received, TAFE NSW will review your EOI and contact you to outline the options available to you
4. TAFE NSW will notify you once your application has been approved.
For more information: Call 131 601 I Email [email protected] I Visit tafensw.edu.au/agskilled
Statement of Attainment INTRODUCTION TO WELDING AND THERMAL CUTTING
The skills gained in this Statement Of Attainment are targeted at repairing equipment that is required in the cotton and grains industries.
Unit Code Unit Name
MEM05012C Perform Routine MMAW
MEM05050B Perform Routine GMAW
MEM05007C Perform Manual Heating and Thermal Cutting
MEM13014A Apply Principles of Occupational Health and Safety in the work environment
MEM14004A Plan to undertake a routine task
DELIVERY
Eight days face-to-face. Delivered in two day workshops for four weeks.
Statement of Attainment AGRICULTURAL CHEMICAL SKILL SET
The TAFE NSW Statement of Attainment in Chemical Application will teach you how to safely and correctly apply chemicals in order to control weeds in agricultural, horticultural or land management based enterprises. You will learn how to prepare, handle, apply, store and transport chemicals in a responsible and effective manner, and how to choose appropriate weed control measures.
Unit Code Unit Name
AHCCHM303 Prepare and apply chemicals
AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM401 Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals
DELIVERY
Two days face-to-face, including both theory and practical assessments.
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Short Course FUMIGATION OPERATIONS
You’ll learn:
§ Fumigation legislation and licensing
§ Record keeping
§ Fumigation safety and use of personal protective equipment
§ Fumigation methods
§ Selecting fumigants
§ Application of fumigants including calculations
§ Fumigation equipment
§ Setting up the site
§ Monitoring the equipment and site Ventilation of fumigation area
§ Site cleanup.
Unit Code Unit Name
CPPPMT3006 Manage pests by applying pesticides
CPPPMT3011 Manage organisms by applying fumigants to commodities and environments
DELIVERY
The course will run for three days, however if students have completed a farm chemical certificate such as SMARTtrain – Chemical Application course (or similar) then students may be given Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). The Fumigation Operations course can then be completed in 1.5 days.
Short Course
GIS ESSENTIALS
Learn how to visualise data, make selections, analyse data, create basic maps and get familiar with GIS software. On completion, participants will have a sound understanding of basic spatial concepts and the skills to create, edit and work with spatial data using GIS software.
This short course will also cover the basics of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), including collecting data with GNSS receivers and using suitable software to view and analyse collected data.
Unit Code Unit Name
CPPSIS4022A Store and retrieve spatial data
CPPSIS4025A Collect basic GNSS data
CPPSIS4036A Operate spatial software applications
DELIVERY
This course is offered as a 9 week part-time (10 hours per week) online course
Short Course GIS ANALYSIS & PROBLEM SOLVING SKILL SET
This short course is an extension to GIS Essentials. It is expected that learners have a basic understanding of spatial data and software and would like to extend their knowledge to include spatial data editing and updating, performing GIS analysis to solve basic problems and creating GIS processes, spatial data maintenance, archiving and quality control, metadata creation and editing, cartographic map design and presentation.
Unit Code Unit Name
CPPSIS4034A Maintain spatial data
CPPSIS4035A Apply GIS software to problem-solving techniques
CPPSIS4038A Prepare and present GIS data
DELIVERY
This course is offered as an eighteen week part-time (10 hours per week) online course
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Short Course
COTTON PICKER OPERATION
The training will provide the participant with the skills and knowledge to be able to safely operate a cotton picker, carry out basic maintenance and conduct operations in a safe and sustainable manner. This training will provide participants with the necessary skills to support employment in the cotton industry.
Unit Code Unit Name
AHCMOM305 Operate specialised machinery and equipment
AHCWHS301 Contribute to Work Health and Safely processes
AHCMOM302 Perform machinery maintenance
AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
DELIVERY
Participants will complete training over 1 week with the remainder of the training and assessment completed on the job during the picking season. Students will be required to complete a log book as part of their training.
Short Course
COTTON PICKER MAINTENANCE
The training will provide the participant with the skills and knowledge to be able to safely perform basic maintenance of a cotton picker and apply environmentally sustainable work practices in the field. This training will provide participants with the necessary skills to support employment in the cotton industry.
Unit Code Unit Name
AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
AHCMOM302 Perform machinery maintenance
DELIVERY
One day face-to-face, including both theory and practical assessments.
Statement of Attainment DRONE IN AGRICULTURE
This short course will provide you with an introduction into the exciting world of drone technology. It will cover the practical hands-on use of the technology, as well as the CASA regulations that govern how it can be used. You will capture and use imagery to analyse and interpret farm production data. This information will be represented in maps so that the learner develops a special understanding of the data.
The skills and knowledge acquired from completing this course would apply to the agriculture sector, primarily farmers and agronomists.
Unit Code Unit Name
AHCAGB402 Analyse and interpret production data
AVIY3073 Control remote pilot aircraft systems on the ground
AVIW3038 Operate and manage remote pilot aircraft systems
CPPSIS3011 Produce basic maps
DELIVERY
Blended (online and 2 days face-to-face instructional training). All practical training is carried out on the “Phantom” Drone, and a class set is provided. Participants may bring along private drones as a talking point. Online learning may take between 10 and 12 hours.
Short Course
AGRIBUSINESS SOLUTIONS (COTTON AND GRAIN INDUSTRY)
If you work or plan to work in farm management, agricultural consulting or other jobs in the cotton and grain industries that require professional farm management, join us for Introduction to Agribusiness Solutions. You’ll learn how to develop techniques for solving agricultural problems and improving the efficiency of production.
Unit Code Unit Name
AHCBUS608 Manage Risk
BSBMKG609 Developing a marketing plan
AHCAGB502 Plan and manage infrastructure requirements
AHCBUS501 Manage Staff
AHCBUS502 Market products and services
DELIVERY
Six one day workshops plus online support.
Short Course OPERATE QUAD BIKE
Working with quad bikes can be a dangerous activity. Make sure you are competent in all work health and safety principles and learn how to operate, maintain, load and unload quad bikes onto trailers and other vehicles.
Unit Code Unit Name
AHCMOM212 Operate Quad Bikes
DELIVERY
One day face-to-face, including both theory and practical assessments.
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Short Course
ENTER AND WORK IN CONFINED SPACESThis course is to train participants in the requirements of AS2865:2009 (Safe working in confined spaces) and covers all aspects of working safely in confined spaces, and the safety equipment used.
Unit Code Unit Name
RIIWHS202D Enter and work in confined spaces
DELIVERY
Two days face-to-face including both theory and practical assessments.
Short Course ON-FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (COTTON AND GRAIN INDUSTRY)
In the Introduction to On-farm Business Management you’ll learn to:
§ Confidently market commodities
§ Better control business risks and relationships
§ Perform computerised bookkeeping
§ Manage payroll, superannuation, budgeting, business tax and GST compliance matters
§ Support the operation of a business and/or gain employment in the cotton and grains industries.
Unit Code Unit Name
AHCBUS507 Monitor and review business performance
FNSACC406 Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
FNSBKG405 Establish and maintain a payroll system
FNSACC402 Prepare operational budgets
FNSACC401 Process business tax requirements
DELIVERY
Six one day workshops plus online support
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Short Course WORK SAFELY AT HEIGHTS (RESOURCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE)
This course will allow you to gain the competency required to undertake safe working practices when working at heights or depths. It is appropriate for people working in the Cotton and Grains industries in operational roles.
Unit Code Unit Name
RIIWHS204D Work safely at heights
DELIVERY
One day face-to-face, including both theory and practical assessments.
Short Course
SIDE-BY-SIDE VEHICLES
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake work using a side-by-side utility vehicle used for general transport, carrying loads and towing small trailers.
Unit Code Unit Name
AHCMOM211 Operate side by side utility vehicles
DELIVERY
One day face-to-face, including both theory and practical assessments.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
§ Participants MUST be 18 years or older to participate in this course.
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Short Course FORKLIFT LICENCE
This unit of competence (TLILIC2001) specifies the outcomes required for the operation of a powered industrial truck (equipped with a mast and an elevating load carriage to which is attached a pair of fork arms or other attachment) for licensing purposes. This will prepare the participant for their assessment. The national assessment is designed for users and operators of forklift trucks who wish to obtain a SafeWork NSW High Risk Work (HRW) license (LF).
Unit Code Unit Name
TLILIC2001 Licence to operate a forklift truck
DELIVERY
Three days face-to-face, including both theory and practical assessments.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
§ Participants MUST be 18 years or older to participate in this course.
§ Participants MUST provide documents of identity that add up to 100 points on the day of assessment. These documents should be the same documents that you will provide to the Australia Post Customer Service Officer as evidence of identity when you lodge your application. A detailed list of the POI requirements will be made available to the participant upon registration into the course.
§ The course fee does not include the Application Fee for the high risk licence. The cost for the licence is approximately $72.50.
§ If the participant requires a verbal assessment, this must be specified at the time of registration. A verbal assessment will incur an additional fee of $180.
Statement of Attainment
IN FRONTEND LOADER OPERATIONS
Unit Code Unit Name
RIIMPO321E Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations
This unit teaches the skills and knowledge required to conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations. This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles. Where equipment being assessed requires the fitting and removal of attachments to be demonstrated, an integrated tool carrier unit should be used.
DELIVERY
Three days face-to-face, including both theory and practical assessments.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
§ Participants MUST be 18 years or older to participate in this course.
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Short Course
TRACTOR OPERATIONS
This unit covers the process of operating tractors with or without attached equipment, and defines the standard required to: carry out pre-operational checks and maintenance including tagging defects; set and secure attachments according to manufacturer’s directions; operate a tractor in a safe and controlled manner; implement shut-down procedures; store machinery and equipment and record maintenance and operation details.
Unit Code Unit Name
AHCMOM202 Operate Tractors
DELIVERY
Two days face-to-face, including both theory and practical assessments.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
§ Participants MUST be 18 years or older to participate in this course.
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Supported by the NSW Government
Nicky Turner
Business Development – New England
0477 317 750
Janelle Eastburn
Business Development – Central West
0436 024 759
Jacqui Walsh
Business Development – Riverina
0467 806 474
For more information: Call 131 601 I Email [email protected] I Visit tafensw.edu.au/agskilled