Certificate II in Shearing - AHC21310

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Description

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.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate II).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate II).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate II).

Jobs

Graduates of the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field (Certificate II) are most often employed as:

35.1%

Labourers

21.5%

Technicians and Trades Workers

13.1%

Sales Workers

Industries

Graduates of the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field (Certificate II) are most often employed in:

26.3%

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

13.9%

Accommodation and Food Services

12.6%

Retail Trade

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

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Units & Packaging

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

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