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Australian Apprenticeships is the new name for the scheme formally known as ‘New Apprenticeships’.

Australian Apprenticeships still encompasses all apprenticeships and traineeships. They are a mixture of normal work and organised training that will lead to nationally recognised qualifications.

This allows employers in all sectors covered by the AHC10 Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package, and Animal Care and Management Training Packages to expand efficiency, productivity and profits whilst increasing the skills base of their industries.

Australian Apprenticeships provide our industry with skilled and experienced workers and provide workers with the opportunity to either start, change or further their careers. 

In Victoria, Australian Apprenticeships in Agriculture (from Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package), Horticulture (from the same Training Package), Animal Studies and Veterinary Nursing (from the Animal Care and Management Training Package and in Conservation and Land Management (from the Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package) generally run over 12, 18, 36 or 48 months, depending on the qualification level desired and involve structured on and off job training.

Most can be completed on a full time or a part-time basis.

School-based part-time options for some qualifications are also available for Year 11 and 12 school students as apart of their VCE or VCAL studies.

Any person over 15 years of age interested in an Australian Apprenticeship can participate. This includes family members where they have on equity in the property/business and a student/master relationship can be identified. There is no minimal educational requirement for participation.

These training options allow employers and the Australian Apprentice to determine, in conjunction with their selected training provider, what training will be undertaken over the life of the Australian Apprenticeship

The Office of Training and Tertiary Education (OTTE) has approved Apprenticeship/ Traineeships from the following endorsed National Training Packages:-

for Agriculture – from AHC10 Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package

for Horticulture – from AHC10 Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package

for the Animal Care Sector – from  RUV03 Animal Care and Management

for Conservation and Land Management – from AHC10 Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package

Approved training schemes:

Amenity Horticulture

Available Traineeships (Set 2 Conditions¹) include:-

• Certificate II, III & IV in Horticulture
• Certificate II, III & IV in Horticulture (Arboriculture)
• Certificate II, III & IV in Horticulture (Floriculture)
• Certificate II & IV in Horticulture (Landscape)
• Certificate II & IV in Horticulture (Nursery)
• Certificate II, & IV in Horticulture (Parks & Gardens)
• Certificate II & IV in Horticulture (Turf Management) 

Available Apprenticeship Qualifications (Set 1 Conditions¹) include:-

• Certificate III in Horticulture (Landscape)
• Certificate III in Horticulture (Retail Nursery)
• Certificate III in Horticulture (Wholesale Nursery)
• Certificate III in Horticulture (Parks & Gardens)
• Certificate III in Horticulture (Turf Management) 

Rural Production

Available Traineeships (Set 2 Conditions¹) include:-

• Certificate II, II & IV in Agriculture* 
• Certificate III in Agriculture (Beef Production)
• Certificate III in Agriculture (Dairy Production)
• Certificate III in Agriculture (Goat Production)
• Certificate III in Agriculture (Grain Production)
• Certificate III in Agriculture (Horse Breeding)
• Certificate III in Agriculture (Milk Harvesting)
• Certificate III in Agriculture (Pig Production)
• Certificate III in Agriculture (Poultry Production)
• Certificate III in Agriculture (Sheep & Wool Production)
• Certificate II, III & IV in Irrigation
• Certificate II in Wool Handling
• Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation
• Certificate III in Advanced Wool Handling
• Certificate IV in Wool Classing
• Certificate II in Shearing
• Certificate III in Shearing
• Certificate IV in Shearing
• Certificate II in Crutching
• Certificate II, III & IV in Production Horticulture
• Certificate II & III in Rural Operations
• Certificate III in Rural Merchandising
• Certificate IV in Rural Business

*Certificate II & IV in Agriculture including specialisations in Beef Production, Dairy Production, Goat Production, Horse Breeding, Pig Production, Sheep and Wool Production, Grain Production, Milk Harvesting. 

Conservation & Land Management

Available Traineeships (Set 2 Conditions¹) include:-

• Certificate II, III & IV in Conservation & Land Management

Animal Care & Management

Available Traineeships (Set 2 Conditions¹) include:-

• Certificate II in Animal Studies
• Certificate III in Animal Studies
• Certificate III in Animal Technology
• Certificate III in Captive Animals
• Certificate III in Companion Animal Services
• Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation
• Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services
• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Refer to the following OTTE websites for:

Agriculture information:-

• www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/edulibrary/public/postcomp/agriculture.pdf

Amenity Horticulture information:-

• www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/edulibrary/public/postcomp/hort.pdf

Conservation & Land Management information:-

• www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/edulibrary/public/postcomp/minerals.pdf

Animal Care & Management information:-

• www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/edulibrary/public/postcomp/racv.pdf

1. (including details of Set 1 and Set 2 conditions in each sector)

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