Introduction to Wool Harvesting

(Nationally Recognised Training - NRT)

Course No: 10364 AQF level: Statement of Attainment National Code: AHC10 Location: Armidale Campus COMMENCING: Semester 1 2012 DURATION: Nominal Hours: 330 hours Days TBA. COST: $231 per semester. Depending on your circumstances an exemption of the enrolment fee may be applicable. ADDITIONAL COURSE COSTS: To be advised INFORMATION SESSION: To be advised For further information on this training program please contact: Pauline Smith Head Teacher Agriculture/Horticulture Armidale Campus Ph: 6773 7110 or email pauline.smith@tafensw.edu.au or Customer Service Centre 1800 448 176 www.newengland.tafensw.edu.au

TRAINING PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This course is designed for people who are seeking to gain employment or who are currently employed in the wool harvesting industry as a wool handler or a learner shearer. It is also suitable for those who would like to be recognised for their current skills. This skill set is based on industry endorsed units from the Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation Land Management (AHC10) Industry Training Package. The course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to work safely in a wool harvesting operation, prepare a shearing facility for shearing, handle and prepare wool oddments under the direction of a wool classer, prepare and maintain equipment required to shear sheep, crutch sheep and shear sheep to a novice level (40 per day). Delivery of this course aligns with the vision statement of New England Institute, 'Changing Lives Through Learning', 'developing and delivering a customer focused profile that will achieve targets' and 'continually develop and implement innovative products and services that target identified customer needs'. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: There are no formal educational requirements for this course. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Professional shearer or Wool handler.

ARTICULATION: Learners who successfully complete this course will receive advanced standing in the Certificate II Woolhandling, Certificate II Crutching and Certificate II Shearing qualifications.

TAFE NSW Fee Information: 1) A TAFE year consists of two 18-week long semesters. The minimum charge for a program is one semester, even if your program lasts less than 18 weeks. If the program lasts between 18 weeks to a year, it counts as two semesters. 2) If your program runs for more than one semester, you may pay in two half-yearly payments. 3) All fees must be paid up front at enrolment. NO CASH is accepted - you may pay by EFTPOS, Visa card, MasterCard, cheque or money order. 4) If you receive a government benefit such as Youth Allowance, Austudy, or Newstart and provide documentary proof at enrolment, you may be eligible to pay a concession fee of $53 per course enrolment, rather than the full TAFE NSW Fee. 5) In addition to the TAFE NSW fee, some programs have Course Related Charges associated with them. Course Related Charges are collected to provide you with materials, resources, equipment and services to use in your program of study. If your circumstances do not enable you to pay this charge you will need to speak with your teacher when you commence class to negotiate alternative arrangements. 6) Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students are exempt from paying the TAFE NSW Fee. 7) Disability Support Pension students and students with a disability receive a full fee exemption for one TAFE NSW course per year and are eligible for the $53 concession charge for subsequent enrolments in that year.

HOW TO ENROL: Enrolments for semester ONE 2012 will be taken from Wednesday 1st February 2012. Enrolments will continue to be taken until all classes are fully subscribed. ASSISTANCE All students are eligible for the full range of services as outlined in the TAFE NSW Student Handbook. RECOGNITION Recognition may allow you to complete your qualification faster. TAFE NSW recognises the skills and knowledge that you may have gained through previous studies, the workplace and life experiences. You may be entitled to gain recognition that will exempt you from attending one or more units. It is possible to obtain recognition for up to 100% of the requirements for a course award. For further information about Recognition, please contact the Customer Service Centre on 1800 448 176.

CORE UNITS / MODULES

AHCOHS201A AHCSHG101A AHCSHG201A AHCSHG202A AHCSHG203A AHCSHG205A AHCSHG206A AHCWOL101A AHCWOL201A AHCWOL202A AHCWOL203A AHCWRK204A AHCWRK205A AHCOHS201A AHCSHG101A Participate in OHS processes Undertake basic shearing and crutching Crutch sheep Assist in preparing for shearing and crutching Shear sheep to novice level Grind combs and cutters for machine shearing Prepare handpiece and downtube for machine shearing Support woolshed activities Pen sheep Perform board duties Carry out wool pressing Work effectively in the industry Participate in workplace communications Participate in OHS processes Undertake basic shearing and crutching

If you are interested in doing this course please fill in your details below; Name: Address:

All TAFE NSW courses run only if there are sufficient resources and demand.

Phone Number And the trainer will contact you with more details. Fax This Page to 67713247

LDR: 28/02/12

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