Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Advanced Wool Handling
Certificate III in Advanced Wool Handling
AHC33125
BKD6
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 11/02/2025 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification focuses on a specialist wool handling role and allows individuals who are already working in the wool handling industry to develop further skills and knowledge in order to fulfil specialist roles in the organisation. The wool industry expects individuals with this qualification to perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications applied in a wide variety of contexts, which may involve application of some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- ten (10) units of competency
- eight (8) core units, plus
- two (2) elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- at least one (1) from the electives listed below
- up to one (1) from the electives listed below, or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFF95 | AHCWOL207 | Carry out wool pressing | 10 | Unit of competency |
| OFF32 | AHCLSK368 | Comply with industry animal welfare requirements | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OFC35 | AHCWHS302 | Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OFE97 | AHCWOL205 | Pen sheep | 15 | Unit of competency |
| OFF03 | AHCWOL318 | Perform shed duties | 115 | Unit of competency |
| OFF53 | AHCWOL316 | Prepare facilities for shearing and crutching | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OFF34 | AHCWOL314 | Prepare skirtings and oddments | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OFF12 | AHCWOL309 | Prepare wool based on its characteristics for classing | 70 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Two (2) elective units must be selected.
Please refer to the Packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFB68 | AHCWRK318 | Comply with industry quality assurance requirements | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OAQ33 | BSBXCM301 | Engage in workplace communication | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OFE95 | AHCWOL317 | Press wool for a clip | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDA2 | AHC33116 | Certificate III in Advanced Wool Handling | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships