Modification History
|
Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
|
1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Qualification Description
This qualification covers occupational outcomes for shearing at the professional level. This requires a high standard of workmanship at a rate of at least 120 adult merino sheep or 140 adult crossbred sheep per day. The shearing industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
Job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Shearer - professional level
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible to enrol in this qualification applicants must be able to demonstrate shearing skills and knowledge at Certificate II in Shearing level by completion of that certificate or by Recognition of Prior Learning.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 8
- Core Units = 8
- Elective Units = 0
Core Units
Livestock
|
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
|
AHCLSK331 |
Comply with industry animal welfare requirements |
Shearing
|
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
|
AHCSHG204 |
Shear sheep to improver level |
|
AHCSHG302 |
Prepare combs and cutters for machine shearing |
|
AHCSHG303 |
Maintain and service shearing handpieces |
|
AHCSHG304 |
Shear sheep to professional level |
|
AHCSHG305 |
Maintain consistent shearing performance |
Work
|
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
|
AHCWRK305 |
Coordinate work site activities |
Work health and safety
|
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
|
AHCWHS301 |
Contribute to work health and safety processes |
Qualification Mapping Information
This qualification is not equivalent to AHC32910 Certificate III in Shearing.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
