Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Shearing
Certificate III in Shearing
Qualification
National Code:
RTE31503
RTE31503
State Code:
S389
S389
TGA Status:
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0501 - Agriculture
Original TGA Release Date
04/10/2003
Approved Date
07/05/2004
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
170
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/10/2003
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 04/10/2003 | Current | Approved |
Description
Schedule
1.
Complete all units listed under RTE20403 Certificate II in Shearing
plus
ALL units below
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2758 | RTC3805A | Coordinate work site activities | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S3536 | RTE3304A | Maintain and service shearing handpieces | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S3537 | RTE3139A | Maintain consistent shearing performance | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S3612 | RTE3318A | Prepare combs and cutters for machine shearing | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S3660 | RTE3129A | Shear sheep to professional level | 50 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D495 | AHC32910 | Certificate III in Shearing | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code RTE31503 taken from the Rural Production Training Package (RTE03) which should be consulted for full description of requirements. RTE03 is endorsed until 30 April 2006.
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836 or Tim Delaney, Manager, Curriculum Services, Challenger TAFE on (08) 9239 8384.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by Challenger TAFE on 3 March 2004.
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836 or Tim Delaney, Manager, Curriculum Services, Challenger TAFE on (08) 9239 8384.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by Challenger TAFE on 3 March 2004.
Entry Requirements
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