AHC21316 Certificate II in Shearing
Begin your career in the Shearing industry
When you complete this course, you will be ready for a career in the Shearing Industry and be able to shear sheep to novice Level.
This course is part of the Lower fees, local skills initiative. From 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession, plus resource fees and other fees that may apply to your course.
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Overview
Campus Narrogin
When All year round
Study Mode Traineeship
When you complete this course you will be ready for a career in the Shearing Industry and be able to shear sheep to Novice Level. You will have the skills and knowledge to prepare handpieces for machine shearing, position and crutch sheep, maintain and service shearing equipment and assist with shearing shed activities.
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All year round, 2025
Details
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCLSK217 | Apply animal welfare principles to handling and husbandry of livestock |
| AHCSHG201 | Crutch sheep |
| AHCSHG203 | Shear sheep to novice level |
| AHCSHG205 | Grind combs and cutters for machine shearing |
| AHCSHG206 | Prepare handpiece and downtube for machine shearing |
| AHCSHG210 | Undertake basic shearing and crutching |
| AHCWHS201 | Participate in work health and safety processes |
| AHCWRK204 | Work effectively in the industry |
| AHCWRK209 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
All year round, 2024
Details
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCLSK217 | Apply animal welfare principles to handling and husbandry of livestock |
| AHCSHG201 | Crutch sheep |
| AHCSHG203 | Shear sheep to novice level |
| AHCSHG205 | Grind combs and cutters for machine shearing |
| AHCSHG206 | Prepare handpiece and downtube for machine shearing |
| AHCSHG210 | Undertake basic shearing and crutching |
| AHCWHS201 | Participate in work health and safety processes |
| AHCWRK204 | Work effectively in the industry |
| AHCWRK209 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |