CERTIFICATE II IN SHEARING

National Code: AHC21325

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

AHCLSK234

AHCSHG211

AHCSHG213

AHCSHG215

AHCSHG216

AHCSHG217

AHCWHS202

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

Electives

Unit Code

AHCSHG218

AHCWRK211

AHCWRK212

Maintain own health to promote personal wellbeing in the wool harvesting industry

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Work effectively in industry

Unit Title

Total Number of Units to Complete

Number of Core Units

Number of Elective Units

Job Opportunities

Job roles for candidates with this qualification include:

Shearer novice level
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

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.