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AHC21316 Certificate II in Shearing

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COURSE DURATION: 1 week of intensive training followed by in-shed coaching - up to 3 months

Available in SA and Victoria

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Course Description

The AHC21316 Certificate II in Shearing course is the perfect first step into the industry for those who have little to no experience in shearing. Also suitable for those who have completed the 22539VIC Course in Introductory Shearing in Victoria and SA 5 Day Novice Shearing and Woolhandling course in SA and wanting to go to the next level. The one week intensive training is practical and hands on delivered in-shed with live sheep. Upon completion novice shearers will able to shear a minimum of 40 adult merino sheep or 50 adult crossbred sheep per day to an acceptable industry standard. Our leading industry trainers provide one on one coaching & expert tips throughout the duration of the course to enable you to shear to a high quality. You will learn a range of skills such as handling sheep, the importance of animal welfare, how to use shearing equipment such as grinding combs, cutters & expert tips on setting up a handpiece. The Course is also suitable for wool handlers looking to learn new skills. Graduates are highly sought after by the woolharvesting industry due to the high level of training, leading to excellent employment outcomes. COURSE FEE GUIDE SOUTH AUSTRALIA: Concession Student Fee: $36 Funded Student Fee: $180 Full Fee Student: $290 Extra Cost for Course Materials: $60 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: None PRE-REQUISITES: Minimum age 16 and reasonable level of fitness DELIVERY LOCATIONS: Statewide in-shed across SA and VIC ​​​​​​​ WHERE TO FROM HERE: On completion of the AHC21316 Certificate II in Shearing you can further your skills by undertaking the AHC32916 Certificate III in Shearing where you will receive extra training & in-shed coaching to take you to a professional level, increasing tallies & shearing to a high quality.


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232 Gray St (PO Box 774)
​​​​​​​Hamilton VIC 3300

73 Smith St (PO Box 1240)

Naracoorte SA 5271

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Registered Training Provider No. 4577

ABN: 97 992 112 874

ARBN: 682 577 064

 

SCAA Shearer Woolhandler Training Inc. is registered with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and delivers nationally accredited training through Victorian, South Australian and Commonwealth Government funding arrangements.​​​​​​​ SCAA Shearer Woolhandler Training Inc. is an equal opportunity training provider.

ASQA Audit: 2022 

Financial Audit: December 2023

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