Certificate IV in Shearing
This qualification relates to shearing at the professional level. This requires a high standard of workmanship at a rate of at least 120 sheep per day.
This qualification relates to shearing at the professional level. This requires a high standard of workmanship at a rate of at least 120 sheep per day.
Packaging Rules
Completion of eight (8) core units.
CORE UNITS
Occupational Health and Safety
AHCOHS401A Maintain Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes
Shearing
AHCSHG303A Maintain and service shearing handpieces
AHCSHG304A Shear sheep to professional level
AHCSHG401A Apply advanced shearing techniques
AHCSHG402A Conduct equipment experting for machine shearing
AHCSHG403A Account for shearing shed supplies
Work
AHCWRK403A Supervise work routines and staff performance
TAADEL301C Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills
Qualification pathways
Pathways into the qualification
Certificate III in Shearing.
Australian Apprenticeships
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Professional shearer
Shearing coach
Shearing contractor
Shearing shed manager
Shearing team leader
Entry requirements
To be eligible to enrol in this qualification applicants must be able to demonstrate shearing skills and knowledge at Certificate III in Shearing level by completion of that certificate or by Recognition of Prior Learning.
Not Applicable
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY | |
Employability Skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication | Applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements |
Teamwork | Working as an individual and a team member Coaching, mentoring and giving feedback |
Problem-solving | Showing interdependence and initiative in identifying problems Solving problems individually or in teams |
Initiative and enterprise | Adapting to new situations Identifying opportunities that might not be obvious to others |
Planning and organising | Managing time and priorities Adapting resource allocations to cope with contingencies |
Self-management | Taking responsibility at the appropriate level |
Learning | Being open to learning, new ideas and techniques. 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 |