Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Shearing Contracting
Certificate IV in Shearing Contracting
AHC42216
BCZ8
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National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 14/09/2016 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification focuses on the skills and knowledge required to run a shearing contracting business. Industry expects that individuals with this qualification will take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others within known parameters. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.
Job roles and titles will vary. Possible job title relevant to this Qualification include:
Shearing contractor
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twelve (12)- Core Units = ten (10)
- Elective Units = two (2)
Elective Units
- Select at least one (1) unit from the elective list
- One (1) unit may be selected from the elective list, or this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the shearing contracting sector and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 4.
1. Core Units
Ten (10) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAN69 | AHCSHG403 | Account for shearing shed supplies | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAR73 | AHCSHG405 | Arrange employment for shearing operations | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AUL08 | BSBSMB401 | Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAR60 | AHCLSK404 | Implement and monitor animal welfare programs | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAT82 | AHCWHS401 | Maintain work health and safety processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUH17 | BSBSMB402 | Plan small business finances | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BAO43 | AHCSHG406 | Prepare shearing team wages | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WG732 | HLTAID003 | Provide first aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAS43 | AHCWRK403 | Supervise work routines and staff performance | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUH57 | BSBSMB404 | Undertake small business planning | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least one (1) unit must be chosen from the elective list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAT39 | AHCSHG401 | Apply advanced shearing techniques | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAQ02 | AHCSHG402 | Conduct equipment experting for machine shearing | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUL85 | BSBSMB403 | Market the small business | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWY80 | TAEDEL404 | Mentor in the workplace | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWY86 | TAEDEL301 | Provide work skill instruction | 40 | Unit of competency |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships