Certificate III in Advanced Wool Handling
This qualification is for people already working in wool handling who move into specialist roles in the shed. It covers penning sheep, pressing wool, preparing fleece, skirtings and oddments for classing, setting up for shearing and general shed duties. Wool handlers with experience could have their skills recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- AHC33116 Certificate III in Advanced Wool Handling (not equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Experienced wool handlers and wool pressers who want a qualification for their specialist shed skills.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Wool handler
- Wool presser
- Shed hand
- Rouseabout
Qualification structure
10 units in total. 8 core units, plus 2 elective units. Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows: At least 1 from the electives listed below. Up to 1 from the electives listed below, or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core units
8 units- AHCLSK368Comply with industry animal welfare requirements
- AHCWHS302Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
- AHCWOL205Pen sheep
- AHCWOL207Carry out wool pressing
- AHCWOL309Prepare wool based on its characteristics for classing
- AHCWOL314Prepare skirtings and oddments
- AHCWOL316Prepare facilities for shearing and crutching
- AHCWOL318Perform shed duties
Elective units
3 units- AHCWOL317Press wool for a clip
- AHCWRK318Comply with industry quality assurance requirements
- BSBXCM301Engage in workplace communication
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts
LICENSING
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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