Vocational Education and Training (VET) MBCC RTO 50561
Mount Barker Community College has a long history of delivering high-quality VET programs with very strong links with the local community. The VET programs provide students with the opportunity to achieve a Certificate II qualification and Secondary Graduation. The College is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with the scope to issue qualifications in Agrifoods, Rural Operations, and Engineering. The school also delivers Certificate II in Workplace Skills through an arrangement with IVET Institute.
The College has a Trade Training Centre on site with state-of-the-art facilities for the delivery of Engineering. The College has a fully operational farm which gives students access to hands-on learning experiences in agriculture.
Mount Barker Community College was recognised as a finalist in the School Pathways to VET Award at the Australian Training Awards 2016. The award recognises the school as being a leader in the design and delivery of VET programs to high school students. This is a reflection of the programs and individual support provided to our students to ensure positive outcomes for future work and/or training.
VET Student Satisfaction Survey 2023
The VET Student Satisfaction Survey is a short online survey that asks students about their Vocational Education and Training experiences here at Mount Barker Community College.
The purpose of the survey is to gather information about student satisfaction, and their learning outcomes, as well as monitor and improve our delivery for future students. A link to our survey can be found here 2023 VET Student Satisfaction Survey.
Certificate I in AgriFood Operations (AHC10216)
Students in Year 10 can complete this certificate which provides basic skills and knowledge to prepare for work or further training in the agricultural sector. Students are closely supervised on the College farm undertaking a range of hands-on technical skills. Theoretical tasks and tests are a requirement of the course as well.
Students need to complete a total of 6 units of competency to complete the qualification. The course is delivered over a full year, however, if students enter the course for Semester 2 they may achieve 2 or more units of competency towards the qualification.
Teacher in Charge: Mrs Trevlyn Smith
AHCCHM101 | Follow basic chemical safety rules |
AHCLSK101 | Support extensive livestock work |
AHCPHT101 | Support horticultural production |
AHCWHS101 | Work safely |
AHCWOL101 | Support woolshed activities |
AHCWRK101 | Maintain the workplace |
Certificate II in Rural Operations (AHC21216)
This qualification creates a pathway for students to gain entry into the agricultural industry and agencies in rural and regional Australia. Students with this qualification will be able to carry out routine tasks under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their work.
Practical work is carried out on the College farm, and students may be involved in outside excursions and industry shows or field days.
Students need to complete a total number of 15 units of competency over 2 years (Year 11 and 12) under the instruction of Mrs Trevlyn Smith and Mr Jay Rowles.
AHCWRK204 | Work effectively in the industry |
AHCWRK209 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
AHCWHS201 | Participate in work health and safety processes |
AHCLSK209 | Monitor water supplies |
AHCLSK211 | Provide feed for livestock |
AHCMOM202 | Operate tractors |
AHCMOM203 | Operate basic machinery and equipment |
AHCLSK206 | Identify and mark livestock |
AHCAIS201 | Assist with artificial insemination procedures |
AHCWOL201 | Pen sheep |
AHCLSK207 | Load and unload livestock |
AHCBIO203 | Inspect and clean machinery, tools, and equipment to preserve biosecurity |
AHCINF202 | Install, maintain, and repair fencing |
AHCCHM201 | Apply chemicals under supervision |
AHCLSK210 | Muster and move livestock |
Certificate II in Engineering Pathways (MEM20413)
Utilising our fully equipped Trade Trading Centre, students are instructed by our qualified trainers using up-to-date engineering tools and machines.
Throughout the course, students will construct several projects using a range of tools and engineering machines. In Year 12 students can plan, design, and construct their project, either individually or as a team under the guidance and supervision of their trainer. Students are required to complete both practical and knowledge-based assessments to achieve the qualification.
To achieve the qualification a total of 12 units of competency must be completed, which consists of 4 core and 8 elective units. Some students commence the first units of the qualification whilst in Year 10, however, the qualification can be delivered over two years (Year 11 and 12).
MEM13014A | Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment |
MEM16006A | Organise and communicate information |
MEM18001C | Use hand tools |
MEM18002B | Use power tools/handheld operations |
MEMPE001A | Use engineering workshop machines |
MEMPE002A | Use electric welding machines |
MEMPE003A | Use oxy-acetylene and soldering equipment |
MEMPE004A | Use fabrication equipment |
MEMPE005A | Develop a career plan for the engineering and manufacturing industry |
MEMPE006A | Undertake a basic engineering project |
MSAENV272B | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
MSAPMSUP106A | Work in a team |