This qualification provides an entry level occupational outcome in shearing. It recognises the work of an improver shearer who is able to shear sheep to an acceptable industry standard. The shearing industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
Packaging Rules
Completion of nine (9) units made up of eight (8) core units and one (1) elective unit.
ELECTIVE UNITS
a maximum of one (1) unit may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II or III in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the shearing industry.
CORE UNITS
Occupational Health and Safety
AHCOHS201A Participate in OHS processes
Shearing
AHCSHG201A Crutch sheep
AHCSHG203A Shear sheep to novice level
AHCSHG204A Shear sheep to improver level
AHCSHG205A Grind combs and cutters for machine shearing
AHCSHG206A Prepare handpiece and downtube for machine shearing
Work
AHCWRK204A Work effectively in the industry
AHCWRK209A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Qualification pathways
Pathways into the qualification
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, Certificate III in Shearing and Certificate III in Agriculture.
Australian Apprenticeships
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
Licensing considerations
There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification.
Job roles
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Shearer - improver level
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Refer to Pathways Information
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY | |
Employability Skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication | Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation Writing to audience needs Interpreting the needs of internal/external customers Applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements Sharing information |
Teamwork | Working as an individual and a team member |
Problem-solving | Showing interdependence and initiative in identifying problems Solving problems individually or in teams |
Initiative and enterprise | Identifying opportunities that might not be obvious to others |
Planning and organising | Collecting analysing and organising information Being appropriately resourceful Taking initiative and making decisions within workplace role Determining or applying required resources Managing time and priorities Adapting resource allocations to cope with contingencies |
Self-management | Taking responsibility at the appropriate level |
Learning | Learning in a range of settings including informal learning |
Technology | Using technology and related workplace equipment Using basic technology skills Applying OHS knowledge when using technology |