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 to the local community. The VET programs provide students with the opportunity to achieve nationally recognised VET qualifications and secondary graduation. The College is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with the scope to issue qualifications in Agriculture, Rural Operations, and Engineering. Students can also enrol in a variety of VET qualifications delivered under arrangements with other RTOs.
The College has a Trade Training Centre on site with state-of-the-art facilities for the delivery of Engineering. The College also 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 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
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 is sent to students and a link can be found here.
Certificate I in Agriculture (AHC10222)
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 and are unable to achieve the full qualification, they will be issued a Statement of Attainment for the units of competency they have completed.
The units of competency that are being delivered in 2026 for AHC10222 Certificate I in Agriculture are:
AHCWHS102 – Work Safely
AHCWRK102 – Maintain the workplace
AHCLSK103 – Support livestock work
AHCWOL102 – Support woolshed activities
AHCWRK103 – Contribute to animal care
AHCPHT102 – Support horticultural production
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).
AHCWRK204 – Work effectively in the industry
AHCWRK209 – Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
AHCWHS201 – Participate in work health and safety processes
AHCLSK227 – Monitor water supplies
AHCLSK229 – Provide feed for livestock
AHCMOM202 – Operate tractors
AHCMOM203 – Operate basic machinery and equipment
AHCLSK225 – Identify and mark livestock
AHCWOL205 – Pen sheep
AHCWF205 – Carry out basic electric fencing operations
AHCLSK228 – Muster and move livestock
AHCBIO203 – Inspect and clean machinery, tools, and equipment to preserve biosecurity
AHCWRK210 – Observe and report on weather
AHCMOM204 – Undertake operational maintenance of machinery
AHCLSK220 – Monitor livestock to parturition
Certificate II in Engineering Pathways (MEM20422)
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).
MEM13015 – Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEMPE005 – Develop a career plan for the engineering and manufacturing industry
MEMPE006 – Undertake a basic engineering project
MSMENV272 – Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MEM11011 – Undertake manual handling
MEM16006 – Organise and communicate information
MEM18001 – Use hand tools
MEM18002 – Use power tools/handheld operations
MEMPE002 – Use electric welding machines
MEMPE003 – Use oxy-acetylene and soldering equipment
MEMPE004 – Use fabrication equipment
MSMPCI101 – Adapt to work in industry