Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Qualification Description
This qualification focuses on the skills and knowledge required to run a shearing contracting business. Industry expects that individuals with this qualification will take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others within known parameters. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.
Job roles and titles will vary. Possible job title relevant to this Qualification include:
- Shearing contractor
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 12
- Core Units = 10
- Elective Units = 2
Core Units
First Aid
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
HLTAID003 |
Provide first aid |
Livestock
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
AHCLSK404 |
Implement and monitor animal welfare programs |
Shearing
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
AHCSHG403 |
Account for shearing shed supplies |
AHCSHG405 |
Arrange employment for shearing operation |
AHCSHG406 |
Prepare shearing team wages |
Small and Micro Business
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
BSBSMB401 |
Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business |
BSBSMB402 |
Plan small business finances |
BSBSMB404 |
Undertake small business planning |
Work
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
AHCWRK403 |
Supervise work routines and staff performance |
Work health and safety
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
AHCWHS401 |
Maintain work health and safety processes |
Elective Units
- Select at least 1 unit from the elective list
- 1 unit may be selected from the elective list, or this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course
Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the shearing contracting sector and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 4
Delivery and facilitation
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
TAEDEL301 |
Provide work skill instruction |
TAEDEL404 |
Mentor in the workplace |
Shearing
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
AHCSHG401 |
Apply advanced shearing techniques |
AHCSHG402 |
Conduct equipment experting for machine shearing |
Small and Micro Business
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
BSBSMB403 |
Market the small business |
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72