TAFE NSW

Certificate III in Advanced Wool Handling - AHC33116

TAFE NSW

Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00591E

This qualification focuses on a specialist wool handling role and allows individuals who are already working in the wool handling industry to develop further skills and knowledge in order to fulfil specialist roles in the organisation. The wool industry expects individuals with this qualification to perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications applied in a wide variety of contexts, which may involve application of some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:Shearing shed handsWool handlersNo occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Structure

  • 10 units: 9 core
  • 1 elective

Subjects

  • Prepare fleece wool for classing
  • Prepare skirtings and oddments
  • Comply with industry quality assurance requirements
  • Apply animal welfare principles to handling and husbandry of livestock
  • Carry out wool pressing
  • Contribute to work health and safety processes
  • Press wool for a clip
  • Pen sheep
  • Prepare facilities for shearing and crutching
  • Prepare wool based on its characteristics
  • Perform shed duties

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