CERTIFICATE II IN WOOL HANDLING
National Code: AHC21425
Duration: 6 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
AHCSHG212
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AHCWOL205
AHCWOL206
AHCWOL207
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AHCWHS202
Unit Title
Apply animal welfare principles to handling and husbandry of livestock
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Assist in preparing for shearing and crutching
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Pen sheep
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Perform board duties
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Carry out wool pressing
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​Participate in work health and safety processes
Electives
Unit Code
AHCSHG218
AHCWRK212
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AHCWRK213
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Unit Title
Maintain own health to promote personal wellbeing in the wool harvesting industry​
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Work effectively in industry
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Participate in workplace communications
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Total Number of Units to Complete
6
Number of Core Units
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3
Number of Elective Units
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Job Opportunities
Job roles for candidates with this qualification include:
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Wool handler
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Wool presser
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Roustabout
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Penner up
Entry Requirments
There are NO entry requirements for this qualification
Training Options
Flexible delivery with in-shed training and assessment
Costs
*The amount you will pay will depend on your individual circumstances
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Government subsidised fee (for eligible students): Up to $1340
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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.