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Certificate III in Shearing
Course Duration:
2 years full time or 3 years part time
Training Location:
Statewide Victoria
Commencement dates:
Flexible start times throughout the year
Study Level:
Certificate III
Entry Requirements:
Certificate II in Shearing
Study Area:
Wool and Sheep
About the course:
Certificate III in Shearing provides participants with the ability to develop advanced technical and manual skills used in shearing. It also provides the underpinning knowledge required to apply these skills in the workplace.
What are the Career Outcomes:
Certificate III in Shearing is aimed at participants wanting to obtain employment as a professional shearer in the shearing industry.
How do I gain a Qualification:
RIST is registered to provide Nationally Recognised Training throughout Victoria. Students who attend a RIST course have the opportunity to gain competencies from recognised qualifications on successful completion of the training
What do I study?:
Units of Competency:
AHCWRK305A - Coordinate work site activities
AHCSHG304A - Shear sheep to professional level
AHCSHG305A - Maintain consistent shearing performance
AHCSHG303A - Maintain and service shearing handpieces
AHCSHG302A - Prepare combs and cutters for machine shearing
Can I get Credit for previous study/experience?:
RIST offers the opportunity for students to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) in all nationally recognised training that RIST is able to offer.
When can I start?:
Please contact the RIST Centre for upcoming course dates.
How do I apply?:
Contact RIST for an enrolment form.
email: info@rist.com.au
Freephone: 1800 883 343
Ph: 03 5573 0943
Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Fees and Charges:
For eligible participants, this training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
The State Government is responsible for setting the tuition fees for Government funded training offered by RIST. The tuition fee, including acceptable concessions, is documented in the Ministerial Direction on Fees and Charges and this document is reviewed on an annual basis by the Government.
In addition to the Government funded training, RIST also delivers a range of commercial programs which are operated on a fee for service basis. Fees and charges for this type of training are not governed by the Ministerial Direction.
Please contact the RIST Centre for more information regarding course fees.
Further Information:
Marjorie Carpenter
Shearing and Wool Program Coordinator
Ph: 03 5573 0943
email: mcarpenter@rist.com.au