AHC32916 Certificate III in Shearing
Build your Shearing knowledge here
This course will help you gain the skills and knowledge to shear sheep at a professional standard.

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 | Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025
Study Mode Traineeship
You will have the skills and knowledge to shear sheep to a professional standard with increased speed and accuracy, with knowledge of how the Shearing Industry works, wool quality and Work Health and Safety.
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All year round, 2025
Details
Units
Core
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
AHCLSK331 | Comply with industry animal welfare requirements |
AHCSHG204 | Shear sheep to improver level |
AHCSHG302 | Prepare combs and cutters for machine shearing |
AHCSHG303 | Maintain and service shearing handpieces |
AHCSHG304 | Shear sheep to professional level |
AHCSHG305 | Maintain consistent shearing performance |
AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes |
AHCWRK305 | Coordinate work site activities |
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $615.60 + Resource fee $67.00 )
(Tuition fee* $182.40 + Resource fee $67.00 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
AHCLSK331 | Comply with industry animal welfare requirements |
AHCSHG204 | Shear sheep to improver level |
AHCSHG302 | Prepare combs and cutters for machine shearing |
AHCSHG303 | Maintain and service shearing handpieces |
AHCSHG304 | Shear sheep to professional level |
AHCSHG305 | Maintain consistent shearing performance |
AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes |
AHCWRK305 | Coordinate work site activities |
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $615.60 + Resource fee $67.00 )
(Tuition fee* $182.40 + Resource fee $67.00 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
AHCLSK331 | Comply with industry animal welfare requirements |
AHCSHG204 | Shear sheep to improver level |
AHCSHG302 | Prepare combs and cutters for machine shearing |
AHCSHG303 | Maintain and service shearing handpieces |
AHCSHG304 | Shear sheep to professional level |
AHCSHG305 | Maintain consistent shearing performance |
AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes |
AHCWRK305 | Coordinate work site activities |