Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Qualification 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.
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Shearing shed hands
- Wool handlers
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 10
- Core Units = 9
- Elective Units = 1
Core Units
Livestock
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
AHCLSK217 |
Apply animal welfare principles to handling and husbandry of livestock |
Wool
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
AHCWOL201 |
Pen sheep |
AHCWOL203 |
Carry out wool pressing |
AHCWOL304 |
Prepare fleece wool for classing |
AHCWOL305 |
Prepare skirtings and oddments |
AHCWOL308 |
Prepare facilities for shearing and crutching |
AHCWOL311 |
Perform shed duties |
Work
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
AHCWRK306 |
Comply with industry quality assurance requirements |
Work health and safety
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
AHCWHS301 |
Contribute to work health and safety processes |
Elective Units
- Select at least 1 unit from the elective list
Wool
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
AHCWOL303 |
Prepare wool based on its characteristics |
AHCWOL310 |
Press wool for a clip |
Qualification Mapping Information
This qualification is not equivalent to AHC33110 Certificate III in Advanced Wool handling.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72