Certificate II In Shearing

Course Duration: 
12 months as part of a traineeship or 6 days as part of RIST's Shearing School
Training Location: 
Statewide Victoria
Commencement dates: 
Flexible start times throughout the year
Study Level: 
Certificate II
Entry Requirements: 
There are no entry requirements for this qualification
Study Area: 
Wool and Sheep
What Participants are saying about the course: 

"If you are wanting a career in the Shearing industry, this is a great way to learn. There is plenty of help and encouragement."
2009 participant, VIC

"I now have a better understanding of wool and am confident that I would be able to get a job in a shearing shed." 2009 participant, VIC

About the course: 

The Certificate II in Shearing provides participants with the skills to shear sheep to a standard, as well as knowledge of the working environment, occupational health and safety, and wool quality improvement.

What are the Career Outcomes: 

The Certificate II in Shearing is aimed at participants seeking employment 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:

AHCOHS201A - Follow OHS procedures

AHCWRK202A - Observe environmental work practices

AHCWRK204A - Work effectively in industry

AHCWRK205A - Participate in workplace communications

AHCSHG206A - Prepare handpiece and downtube for machine shearing

AHCSHG205A - Grind combs and cutters for machine shearing

AHCSHG201A - Crutch sheep

AHCSHG204A - Shear sheep to an improver level

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 dates of upcoming shearing schools.

Students wishing to obtain their Certificate II in Shearing as a Traineeship, may start at any time.

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