National Certificate in Wool Harvesting (Level 2) with strands in Machine Shearing Crossbred Wool, Machine Shearing Fine Wool, Blade Shearing, and Wool Handling
Level
/ 2Credits
/ 42-73 (depending on strand)This qualification is expiring. The last date to meet the requirements is 31 December 2012.
Purpose
The National Certificate in Wool Harvesting (Level 2) with strands in Machine Shearing Crossbred Wool, Machine Shearing Fine Wool, Blade Shearing, and Wool Handling [Ref:1050] is intended as an entry qualification for people new to the wool harvesting industry. The qualification is suitable for people entering the wool harvesting industry with either no previous experience or limited wool harvesting industry skills.
This stranded qualification is designed to recognise the skills needed by the wool harvesting sectors – machine shearing, blade shearing, and wool handling. People pursuing careers in the shearing industry can select one of the shearing strands, and those pursuing a career in wool handling in a woolshed environment can select the wool handling strand. The shearing strands also recognise a further specialisation in either crossbred wool or fine wool.
The stranded structure recognises that there are common skills for both career pathways. This is reflected in the core compulsory section which includes skills required for all new entrants regardless of whether they are interested in shearing or wool handling. These core compulsory skills relate to wool pressing, woolshed work practices, health and safety, teamwork, employee responsibilities, injury management, and nutritional requirements for work.
On completion of this qualification people can pathway onto the following qualifications:
- National Certificate in Shearing (Machine Shearing Crossbred Wool) (Level3) [Ref:1051]
- National Certificate in Shearing (Machine Shearing Fine Wool) (Level3) [Ref:1052], National Certificate in Shearing (Blade Shearing) (Level3) [Ref:1053]
- National Certificate in Wool Handling (Wool Pressing) (Level3) [Ref:1057]
- National Certificate in Wool Handling with an optional strand in Grading Wool [Ref:1058].
A qualification pathways diagram can be found at the end of this document.
Replacement Information
This qualification has been replaced by the National Certificate in Wool Harvesting (Entry) (Level 2) with strands in Learner Shearer, and Learner Wool Handler [Ref: 1546] and the National Certificate in Wool Harvesting (Junior Shearer) (Level 2) [Ref: 1547].
Version 1 of this qualification replaced the National Certificate in Wool Harvesting (Introductory Machine Shearing) [Ref:0575]. It also partly replaces the Machine Shearing Junior and Machine Shearing Intermediate strands of the replaced National Certificate in Shearing[Ref:0571].
CreditRange
Core CompulsoryLevel 1 credits / 6
Level 2 credits / 21
Minimum total / 27
Machine Shearing Crossbred Wool Strand / Machine Shearing Fine Wool Strand
Level 2 credits / 46 / 46
Total for qualification / 73 / 73
Blade Shearing Strand / Wool Handling Strand
Level 2 credits / 45 / 15
Total for qualification / 72 / 42
Requirements for Award of Qualification
Award of NQF Qualifications
Credit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification.
Unit standards and achievement standards that are equivalent in outcome are mutually exclusive for the purpose of award. The table of mutually exclusive standards is provided in section 7 of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) Rules and Procedures publications available at
Reviewed standards that continue to recognise the same overall outcome are registered as new versions and retain their identification number (ID). Any version of a standard with the same ID may be used to meet qualification requirements that list the ID and/or that specify the past or current classification of the standard.
Summary of Requirements
Compulsory standards
One of the following strands is required
Machine Shearing Crossbred Wool Strand
Machine Shearing Fine Wool Strand
Blade Shearing Strand
Wool Handling Strand
Detailed Requirements
Compulsory
The following standards are required
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Wool Harvesting > Wool Handling
ID / Title / Level / Credit15050 / Describe wool pressing, and assist with wool pressing and sheep penning / 2 / 5
15053 / Describe the operational requirements of a woolshed environment / 2 / 5
20119 / Describe and demonstrate wool harvesting procedures / 2 / 5
Core Generic > Core Generic > Work and Study Skills
ID / Title / Level / Credit4249 / Demonstrate care and timeliness as an employee / 1 / 3
Health > Occupational Health and Safety > Occupational Health and Safety Practice
ID / Title / Level / Credit497 / Protect health and safety in the workplace / 1 / 1
Humanities > Communication Skills > Interpersonal Communications
ID / Title / Level / Credit3503 / Participate in a team or group to complete routine tasks / 1 / 2
Humanities > Health and Physical Education > Physical Education
ID / Title / Level / Credit12546 / Apply knowledge of injury management in physical activity / 2 / 3
13350 / Apply knowledge of nutrition to physical activity needs / 2 / 3
Machine Shearing Crossbred Wool Strand
The following standards are required
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Wool Harvesting > Shearing
ID / Title / Level / Credit15041 / Grind shearing combs and cutters for machine shearing / 2 / 5
15042 / Set up a machine shearing handpiece, and maintain down-tube of shearing plant / 2 / 5
20101 / Machine shear crossbred sheep / 2 / 30
20113 / Describe a kit of shearing gear, and maintain and rectify faults in combs / 2 / 6
Machine Shearing Fine Wool Strand
The following standards are required
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Wool Harvesting > Shearing
ID / Title / Level / Credit15041 / Grind shearing combs and cutters for machine shearing / 2 / 5
15042 / Set up a machine shearing handpiece, and maintain down-tube of shearing plant / 2 / 5
20102 / Machine shear fine wool sheep / 2 / 30
20113 / Describe a kit of shearing gear, and maintain and rectify faults in combs / 2 / 6
Blade Shearing Strand
The following standards are required
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Wool Harvesting > Shearing
ID / Title / Level / Credit20108 / Prepare, and sharpen shearing blades under supervision / 2 / 15
20109 / Blade shear sheep under supervision / 2 / 30
Wool Handling Strand
The following standard is required
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Wool Harvesting > Wool Handling
ID / Title / Level / Credit20120 / Prepare the wool clip in the wool harvesting industry / 2 / 15
Transition Arrangements
Version 2
Version 2 was issued to indicate that this qualification is expiring.
This qualification has been replaced by the National Certificate in Wool Harvesting (Entry) (Level 2) with strands in Learner Shearer, and Learner Wool Handler [Ref: 1546] and the National Certificate in Wool Harvesting (Junior Shearer) (Level 2) [Ref: 1547].
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
Previous version of the qualification
Version 1. The standards and qualifications for the wool harvesting sector were reviewed in 2003 and as a result seven new qualifications have been registered. This qualification replaced the National Certificate in Wool Harvesting (Introductory Machine Shearing) [Ref:0575]. It also partly replaced the Machine Shearing Junior and Machine Shearing Intermediate strands of the replaced National Certificate in Shearing[Ref:0571].
Changes to structure and content
- Standards reviewed and updated, and in some cases replaced (see table below).
- Replacement standards developed to allow specialisation for either machine shearing crossbred wool or machine shearing fine wool.
- Strands included to allow people to specialise in either shearing or wool handling.
- Generic workplace standards included in the core compulsory requirements.
This qualification contains standards that replace earlier standards. For the purposes of this qualification, people who have gained credit for the expiring standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement standards – see table below.
Credit for / Exempt from15054 / 20119
15039 / 20101, 20102
It is not intended that anyone be disadvantaged by this review. However, anyone who feels they have been disadvantaged may appeal to the Primary Industry Training Organisation at the address below.
NQF Registration Information
Process / Version / Date / Last Date for AssessmentRegistration / 1 / October 2003 / December 2012
Review / 2 / April 2010 / December 2012
Standard Setting Body
Primary Industry Training Organisation
PO Box 10383
The Terrace
Wellington 6143
Telephone04 801 9616
Facsimile04 801 9626
Website
Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the qualification
New Zealand Industry Training Organisation
NZQA
Certification
This certificate will display the logos of NZQA, the Primary Industry Training Organisation and the accredited organisation.
Classification
This qualification is classified according to the NQF classification system and the NewZealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) system as specified below.
NQF Classification / NZSCEDCode / Description / Code / Description
297 / Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Wool Harvesting / 050110 / Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies > Agriculture > Wool and Fibre Harvesting
Quality Management Systems
Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by a recognised Quality Assurance Body before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards. Accreditation requirements and the moderation system are outlined in the associated Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) for each standard.
Primary Industry Training OrganisationSSB Code 101558 / New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018