Certificate II in Wool Handling

Comments about Certificate II in Wool Handling - On Campus - Bendigo - Victoria

• Objectives
  The Certificate II in Wool Handling is for people wanting to learn the skills needed to work in shearing sheds as rouseabouts, or as part of the wool classing program.
• Entry requirements
  Basic literacy and numeracy. Other Entry Requirements Participants must be physically fit and prepared to work in an outdoor environment.
• Academic title
  Certificate II in Wool Handling
• Course description
  Key Study Areas      
  
  Course includes:
  
      * working in the shearing sheds
      * penning up sheep
      * board duties
      * pressing wool
  
  Where     • Bendigo (Charleston Road Campus)
  
  Duration Options
  
  Conducted over two weeks during the shearing school or as part of the wool classing program.
  
  Selection Process     • Individual Interview
  
  Employment Opportunities   
  
  Successful completion of this certificate will enable you to apply for work in the shearing industry, e.g. in a shearing team for a contractor.
  
  Further Study Options     
  
  On successful completion of this course you may choose to continue on to the Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation, or the Certificate III in Advanced Wool Handling.
  
  Assessment    
  
  You will be assessed as part of this course.
  
  Typical Course Content     (exact details may be obtained from the teaching centre)
  
  RTC2701A     Follow OHS procedures
  RTC2702A     Observe environmental work practices
  RTC2705A     Work effectively in the industry
  RTC2801A     Participate In Workplace Communications
  RTE2117A     Pen sheep
  RTE2119A     Perform board duties
  RTE2120A     Assist with pressing wool
  RTE2216A     Assist in preparing for shearing and crutching
  
  Recognition of Prior Learning    
  
  Recognition of your current qualifications and prior learning: BRIT has processes to give you credit for relevant units from your prior study, and to assess your prior learning against units in a course.

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