Qualification details

Modification History

Not Applicable

Description

This qualification provides an entry level occupational outcome in wool handling. The wool industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.

Pathways Information

Qualification pathways 

Pathways into the qualification 

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

Pathways from the qualification 

Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, Certificate III in Advanced Wool Handling, Certificate III in Agriculture.

Australian Apprenticeships 

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.

Licensing considerations 

There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification.

Job roles 

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

Wool handler

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Refer to Pathways Information

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements 

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Employability Skills Summary

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Employability Skill	Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include :
Communication	Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation Writing to audience needs Interpreting the needs of internal/external customers Applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements Sharing information
Teamwork	Working as an individual and a team member
Problem-solving	Showing interdependence and initiative in identifying problems Solving problems individually or in teams
Initiative and enterprise	Identifying opportunities that might not be obvious to others
Planning and organising	Collecting analysing and organising information Being appropriately resourceful Taking initiative and making decisions within workplace role Determining or applying required resources Managing time and priorities Adapting resource allocations to cope with contingencies
Self-management	Taking responsibility at the appropriate level
Learning	Learning in a range of settings including informal learning
Technology	Using technology and related workplace equipment Using basic technology skills Applying OHS knowledge when using technology

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules 

Completion of eight (8) units made up of seven (7) core units and one (1) elective unit.

ELECTIVE UNITS 

• a maximum of one (1) unit may be selected from Certificates II or III in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the wool handling industry.

CORE UNITS 

Occupational Health and Safety 

AHCOHS201A Participate in OHS processes

Shearing 

AHCSHG202A Assist in preparing for shearing and crutching

Wool 

AHCWOL201A Pen sheep

AHCWOL202A Perform board duties

AHCWOL203A Carry out wool pressing

Work 

AHCWRK204A Work effectively in the industry

AHCWRK202A Observe environmental work practices