Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 6:00 AM AWST

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Certificate III in Shearing

Certificate III in Shearing

Qualification
National Code:
AHC32910
State Code:
D495
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0501 - Agriculture
Original TGA Release Date
10/06/2011
Approved Date
06/12/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
340
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 10/06/2011 Current Approved
Description

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. The shearing industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible to enrol in this qualification applicants must be able to demonstrate shearing
skills and knowledge at Certificate II in Shearing level by completion of that certificate or by
Recognition of Prior Learning.

PACKAGING RULES
Completion of seven (7) core units.
1. Core Units

All seven (7) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D7093 AHCOHS301A Contribute to OHS processes 20 Unit of competency
D7312 AHCWRK305A Coordinate work site activities 40 Unit of competency
D7222 AHCSHG303A Maintain and service shearing handpieces 20 Unit of competency
D7224 AHCSHG305A Maintain consistent shearing performance 40 Unit of competency
D7221 AHCSHG302A Prepare combs and cutters for machine shearing 20 Unit of competency
D7214 AHCSHG204A Shear sheep to improver level 150 Unit of competency
D7223 AHCSHG304A Shear sheep to professional level 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S389 RTE31503 Certificate III in Shearing Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BCW7 AHC32916 Certificate III in Shearing Qualification
VET Info Notes
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements
To be eligible to enrol in this qualification applicants must be able to demonstrate shearing skills and knowledge at Certificate II in Shearing level by completion of that certificate or by Recognition of Prior Learning.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR10800) SHEARING (LEVEL 3) Traineeship