Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Shearing
Certificate II in Shearing
Qualification
National Code:
RTE20403
RTE20403
State Code:
S371
S371
TGA Status:
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0501 - Agriculture
Original TGA Release Date
04/10/2003
Approved Date
07/05/2004
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
309
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/10/2003
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 04/10/2003 | Current | Approved |
Description
Schedule
1.
The following 8 units of competency must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S3456 | RTE2107A | Crutch sheep | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S2737 | RTC2701A | Follow OHS procedures | 10 | Unit of competency |
| S3499 | RTE2302A | Grind combs and cutters for machine shearing | 15 | Unit of competency |
| S2738 | RTC2702A | Observe environmental work practices | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S2742 | RTC2801A | Participate in workplace communications | 24 | Unit of competency |
| S3617 | RTE2310A | Prepare handpiece and downtube for machine shearing | 10 | Unit of competency |
| S3926 | RTE2149A | Shear sheep to improver level | 50 | Unit of competency |
| S3924 | Shear sheep to improver level (Part 1 of 3 RTE2149A) | 50 | Module | |
| S3925 | Shear sheep to improver level (Part 2 of 3 RTE2149A) | 50 | Module | |
| S2740 | RTC2705A | Work effectively in the industry | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S140 | RUA22498 | Certificate II in Agriculture (Shearing) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D463 | AHC21310 | Certificate II in Shearing | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code RTE20403 taken from the Rural Production Training Package (RTE03) which should be consulted for full description of requirements. RTE03 is endorsed until 30 April 2006.
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836 or Tim Delaney, Manager, Curriculum Services, Challenger TAFE on (08) 9239 8384.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by Challenger TAFE on 16 December 2003.
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836 or Tim Delaney, Manager, Curriculum Services, Challenger TAFE on (08) 9239 8384.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by Challenger TAFE on 16 December 2003.
Entry Requirements
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