AHC32916 Certificate III in Shearing

Release: 1

AHC32916 Certificate III in Shearing

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.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72