Skill set Outline
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23/07/2026 8:17 AM AWST
23/07/2026 8:17 AM AWST
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Shearing Skill Set
Shearing Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
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—
State Code
AE401
AE401
TGA Status
N/A
N/A
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
The skill set provides entry level skills for people to work in and assist shearing teams. Participants will gain the skills and knowledge to handle sheep humanely and use machinery and equipment to shear and crutch sheep.
AQF Level
Statement of Attainment at Certificate II Level
Field of Education
0501 - Agriculture
Skillset Type
State
Original TGA Release Date
04/12/2020
Current Release Date
04/12/2020
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
17/12/2020
Transition Date
—
Nominal Hours
180
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 04/12/2020 | N/A | Approved |
Pathway Information
These units of competency provide credit towards the qualification AHC21316 Certificate II in Shearing.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
These units of competency provide credit towards the qualification AHC21316 Certificate II in Shearing.
Skill Set Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Target Group
- Entry level
- Existing workers upskill or reskill
- Urgent business need to adjust to new operating environment
- Existing workers upskill or reskill
- Urgent business need to adjust to new operating environment
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These units of competency from the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation Training Package provide a set of skills to meet the requirements of level tasks as a novice shearer.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAO64 | AHCLSK217 | Apply animal welfare principles to handling and husbandry of livestock | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAT08 | AHCSHG201 | Crutch sheep | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAM07 | AHCSHG205 | Grind combs and cutters for machine shearing | 15 | Unit of competency |
| BAQ90 | AHCSHG206 | Prepare handpiece and downtube for machine shearing | 10 | Unit of competency |
| BAO95 | AHCSHG203 | Shear sheep to novice level | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAT35 | AHCSHG210 | Undertake basic shearing and crutching | 30 | Unit of competency |
