Certificate II in Wool Handling

This qualification provides an entry level occupational outcome in wool handling. The wool industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.


Subjects

Packaging Rules

Completion of eight (8) units made up of seven (7) core units and one (1) elective unit.

ELECTIVE UNITS

a maximum of one (1) unit may be selected from Certificates II or III in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the wool handling industry.

CORE UNITS

Occupational Health and Safety

add topic AHCOHS201A Participate in OHS processes

Shearing

add topic AHCSHG202A Assist in preparing for shearing and crutching

Wool

add topic AHCWOL201A Pen sheep

add topic AHCWOL202A Perform board duties

add topic AHCWOL203A Carry out wool pressing

Work

add topic AHCWRK204A Work effectively in the industry

add topic AHCWRK202A Observe environmental work practices


Pathways...

    Qualification pathways

    Pathways into the qualification

    This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

    Pathways from the qualification

    Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, Certificate III in Advanced Wool Handling, Certificate III in Agriculture.

    Australian Apprenticeships

    This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.

    Licensing considerations

    There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification.

    Job roles

    Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

    Wool handler


Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.


Licensing Information

Refer to Pathways Information


Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation

Writing to audience needs

Interpreting the needs of internal/external customers

Applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements

Sharing information

Teamwork

Working as an individual and a team member

Problem-solving

Showing interdependence and initiative in identifying problems

Solving problems individually or in teams

Initiative and enterprise

Identifying opportunities that might not be obvious to others

Planning and organising

Collecting analysing and organising information

Being appropriately resourceful

Taking initiative and making decisions within workplace role

Determining or applying required resources

Managing time and priorities

Adapting resource allocations to cope with contingencies

Self-management

Taking responsibility at the appropriate level

Learning

Learning in a range of settings including informal learning

Technology

Using technology and related workplace equipment

Using basic technology skills

Applying OHS knowledge when using technology