CERTIFICATE II IN SHEARING
National Code: AHC21316
Duration: 12 Months
Start: Anytime
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 Traineeship.
Core and Elective Units
Core Units
Unit Code
AHCLSK217
AHCSHG201
AHCSHG203
AHCSHG205
AHCSHG206
AHCSHG210
AHCWHS201
AHCWRK204
AHXWRK209
Unit Title
Apply animal welfare principles to handling and husbandry of livestock
Crutch sheep
Shear sheep to novice level
Grind combs and cutters for shearing
Prepare handpiece for machine shearing
Undertake basic shearing and crutching
Participate in work health and safety processes
Work effectively in the industry
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
9
Total Number of Units to Complete
9
Number of Core Units
0
Number of Elective Units
Job Opportunities
Job roles for candidates with this qualification include:
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Shearer novice level
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Crutcher
Entry Requirments
You need to be employed as a shearing trainee
You need to supply your own handpiece, combs and cutters (suitable for different types of sheep), clothing and footwear suitable for shearing
Training Options
Flexible delivery with in-shed training and assessment with regional workshops in NSW
Costs
*The amount you will pay will depend on your individual circumstances
Government subsidised fee (for eligible students): Up to $1340 FEE FREE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
The fee that is displayed is the price for a student completing their second qualification and meeting eligibility criteria. The fee you pay may be lower depending on your personal circumstances and eligibility for a subsidised place, a concession or an exemption.
Please contact Australian Agricultural Training for a personal fee assessment or access the Fee Schedule
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may have skills, knowledge, previous training or experience which is relevant to this course, if so you may wish to have this recognised. This may reduce your training time.