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Certificate III in Shearing

Incorporating:
  • Certificate II in Shearing

TAFE SA Intake 2012
Course Group Agriculture
Duration 24 months Part Time
National Code RTE31503
TAFE SA Code ETN
Modules/Units View Modules/Units
Example Career Profile Shearer
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Campus Delivery Locations

   Campus SATAC
Code		 Application Study
Mode		 Study
Load		 Scheduled Student
Group
  Roseworthy 691008 Apply Now On & Off Campus PT Day Only Award

Course Notes

Applies to all Student Groups

  • This course is part of a state-wide program run at various locations. Contact the campus on (08) 8303 7718 for details.

Expected Employment Outcome Example

This course provides advanced technical training and manual skills for employment in the shearing industry.

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Skills Covered

Certificate II in Shearing
Undertaking this course will develop skills and knowledge in communicating in the workplace; crutching sheep; following OH&S procedures; environmental work practices; grinding combs and cutters; meeting industry requirements; planning daily work routines; preparing equipment for crutching or shearing and shearing sheep to improver level.

Certificate III in Shearing
Undertaking this course develops skills in maintaining and servicing shearing handpieces; maintaining consistent shearing performance; preparing combs and cutters for machine shearing and shearing sheep to a professional level.

Modules/Units: View Modules/Units

Minimum Entry Requirements

Award - SATAC application process

Any one of:

Note: more information on selection

Qualification/Certification

Successful completion of this course provides you with the:

  • Certificate II in Shearing [RTE20403]
  • Certificate III in Shearing [RTE31503]

Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.

Application Selection

Award - SATAC application process

  • Applications for the 2012 Intake must be made through the centralised TAFE Admissions system via SATAC (South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre) by the advertised date.
  • Applicants can make one application for up to six course preferences.

Note: You must be an Australian Resident to apply for this course. For International Students please visit International Courses.

Fees

Charges vary between courses and subjects and are based on a rate per hour. Concessions may be available to holders of certain government concession cards, and in some circumstances fees may be paid by instalment. A brochure detailing the refund of fees policy is available at each campus. The standard TAFE SA fee for State Government-subsidised courses undertaken by students enrolled in two consecutive semesters is capped at $2,210 in 2011. This fee cap does not apply to all courses.

Students are generally expected to purchase their own textbooks, personal equipment, uniforms and stationery.

TAFE SA Pre Enrolment Information

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Note: The fees listed are subject to change at any time and do not commit the Institute to charging the fees indicated.
The information was accurate at the time of publication. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary.

Further Information

For further information about all TAFE SA Courses, phone 1800 882 661 or enquire online