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Agriculture (Shearing)
Certificates II, III and IV
Who should enrol in this qualification?
TAFE offers full and part-time training for people involved or wishing to become involved in the wool industry. Graduates have become employed in all sectors of the industry.
Do I need any skills?
There are no mandatory requirements for entry into these Qualifications. However, the worker's skill level, previous experience and other relevant Qualifications should determine an appropriate qualification level.
Average strength, good health and physically fit. A student may be required to demonstrate physical fitness to undertake this training.
How long will it take?
There is no time limit for these courses; students are assessed as competent when they are ready for assessment.
Where can I learn?
Launceston, On-site.
How will I learn?
Trainees / Apprentices
This course is for people who are currently employed in a rural workplace, and have a Training Contract. Depending on you and your employers needs, learning may be on-the-job, off-the-job or a combination of both Learning options will include:
- Off-the-job – Learning will be in the Institute of TAFE Tasmania, or in an appropriate venue.
- On-the-job – training in your workplace.
- Demonstrations – to show you how to do things.
- Learning Guides – Books that contain information to help with your learning.
- DVDs and Videos – Resources that give you extra support and information.
- Classroom learning for theory.
- One-on-one mentoring.
Full or part-time students
For people who do not have traineeships or apprenticeships. Learning options available for people looking for a change in career, and those who would like to gain skills by completing some units will include:
- Learning will be in a rural workplace with access to TAFE Tasmania facilities where appropriate.
- Demonstrations – to show you how to do things.
- Learning Guides – Books that contain information to help with your learning.
- DVDs and Videos – Resources that give you extra support and information.
- Classroom learning for theory.
- One-on-one mentoring.
How will I be assessed?
Throughout all assessments, Occupational Health & Safety procedures must be followed. You will have the option to be assessed by:
- Recognition – you may be able to show that you already have the ability, and don’t need to be assessed again. Ask us for more information.
- Short written assessment – question and answer style test.
- Projects – group or individual, may be practical or research based.
- Assignments – research topic and provide a written response.
- Practical – you will be observed doing tasks.
- All students may be assessed in the workplace.
- If required, other assessment methods may be used for students (eg verbal tests instead of short written tests)
- Testimonials from supervisor.
- Photographic and other media evidence.
When I complete this training, what's next?
Certificate II: This qualification is for beginner shearers, who are trained to remove wool from sheep and perform the essential tasks that improve the efficiency of their shearing to improver level. Work includes shearing sheep, maintaining shearing equipment and working as part of a team.
Certificate III: Shearers who receive training to remove wool from sheep and perform the essential tasks that improve the efficiency of their shearing to professional level. Skills covered include shearing sheep, maintaining shearing equipment and working as part of a team.
Certificate IV: This is specialist training that allows more experienced shearers to set shearing standards and also operate as Shearing contractors who are employed by farmers to shear animals (usually sheep) and organise the shearing gang.
What Competencies will I undertake?
Certificate II - Core Units
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Follow Occupational, Health & Safety Procedures |
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Observe Environmental Work Practices |
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Work Effectively in the Industry |
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Participate in Workplace Communications |
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Crutch Sheet |
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Shear Sheep to Improver Level * |
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Grind Combs and Cutters for Machine Shearing |
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Prepare Hand piece and Downtube for Machine Shearing |
* Shear Sheep to Novice Level is a pre-requisite to Shear Improver Level.
Certificate III - Core Units
Certificate II is mandatory for this qualification.
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Coordinate Work Site Activities |
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Shear Sheep to Professional Level |
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Maintain Consistent Shearing Performance |
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Maintain and Service Shearing Hand pieces |
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Prepare Combs and Cutters for Machine Setting |
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Certificate IV
Certificate III is mandatory for this qualification.
The 4 core units listed plus any 3 units from the Specialist List.
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Provide On-job Training Support |
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Implement and Monitor the Enterprise OH&S Program |
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Apply Advanced Shearing Techniques |
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Conduct Equipment Experting for Machine Shearing |
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Specialist Units: |
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Manage a Small Team |
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Supervise Work Routines and Staff Performance |
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Operate Within a Budget Framework |
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Arrange Employment for Shearing Operations |
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Prepare Shearing Team Wages |
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Account for Shearing Shed Supplies |
Fees
You'll be surprised at how affordable TAFE Tasmania is - most courses have a cap of $990 for one calendar year of training ($275 with concession). You do not pay HECS. Additional costs may apply to some courses for uniforms, licenses or text books.
Concessions apply to students in receipt of, or dependant of a person in receipt of Centrelink benefits (e.g. Austudy, Abstudy, Youth Allowance, New Start, Pension, Parenting Payment etc.).
For more details on fees please call 1300 655 307.
Assessment Validation Process
A range of assessors from the Institute of TAFE Tasmania’s state-wide Agriculture team and/or representatives from the Agricultural Sector, meet regularly to review, compare and evaluate our assessment process, tools and evidence. We document any action taken to improve the quality and consistency of assessment.
Consultation
A range of representatives from the Tasmanian Agricultural sector, who have employees studying with TAFE Tasmania, were consulted when the learning and assessment strategies for this qualification were developed.
Program Details
For further information please contact:
Rob Goddard - Teacher
Ph: (03) 6336 2732 or email Rob Goddard
Or call TAFE Tasmania General Enquiries: 1300 655 307
Last Updated
Friday, 30 May 2008 (M)
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