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Certificate II in Shearing

AHC21325
Agriculture & environmentCertificate IINationally recognised
Level 2AQF level
9Units to complete
6 months to 1 yearAQF length guide
3Training providers
Feb 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (AHC21325, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate II; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Novice shearer
Industries
Sheep
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for AHC21325 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 9 units: 7 core plus 2 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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AHCLSK234Apply animal welfare principles to handling and husbandry of livestock
AHCSHG211Crutch sheep
AHCSHG213Shear sheep to novice level
AHCSHG215Grind combs and cutters for machine shearing
AHCSHG216Prepare handpieces and downtubes for machine shearing
AHCSHG217Undertake basic shearing and crutching
AHCSHG218Maintain own health to promote personal wellbeing in the wool harvesting industry
AHCWHS202Participate in workplace health and safety processes
AHCWRK211Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
AHCWRK212Work effectively in industry
FNSFLT212Develop and use savings plans
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the AHC21325 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

3 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

AUSTRALIAN AGRICULTURAL TRAINING PTY LTDBased in NSW · Registered since 2016→
South Regional TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
TAFE NSWBased in NSW · Registered since 1999→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.