Qualification Outline

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Certificate II in Shearing

Certificate II in Shearing

Qualification
National Code:
AHC21316
State Code:
BCY3
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0501 - Agriculture
Original TGA Release Date
27/06/2016
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
280
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 27/06/2016 Current Transition (Replaced)
Description

This qualification provides an entry level occupational outcome in shearing. It recognises the work of a novice shearer who is able to shear a minimum of 40 adult merino sheep or 50 adult crossbred sheep per day to an acceptable industry standard. The shearing industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Shearer - novice level
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = nine (9)
Core Units = nine (9)
Elective Units = zero (0)
1. Core Units

All nine (9) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAO64 AHCLSK217 Apply animal welfare principles to handling and husbandry of livestock 35 Unit of competency
BAT08 AHCSHG201 Crutch sheep 30 Unit of competency
BAM07 AHCSHG205 Grind combs and cutters for machine shearing 15 Unit of competency
BAM98 AHCWRK209 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
BAT00 AHCWHS201 Participate in work health and safety processes 40 Unit of competency
BAQ90 AHCSHG206 Prepare handpiece and downtube for machine shearing 10 Unit of competency
BAO95 AHCSHG203 Shear sheep to novice level 60 Unit of competency
BAT35 AHCSHG210 Undertake basic shearing and crutching 30 Unit of competency
BAR90 AHCWRK204 Work effectively in the industry 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D463 AHC21310 Certificate II in Shearing Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BKD5 AHC21325 Certificate II in Shearing Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR10790) SHEARING (LEVEL 2) Traineeship