Field Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Review of unit standards for Shearing
|
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
|
Wool Harvesting |
Shearing |
15044, 20103, 20106, 20107, 20111, 20112, 20315, 30213, 31981 |
The Muka Tangata – People Food and Fibre Workforce Development Council has reviewed the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published February 2026
Planned review date December 2030
Summary
Muka Tangata Workforce Development Council completed the review of standards listed above in October 2025 after consultation with industry experts and support from key stakeholders across the wool harvesting sector. This case was transferred from Muka Tangata WDC to Food and Fibre Industry Skills Board to reflect VET reforms.
Main changes
· Eight unit standards have been expired due to no or very little usage in five years.
· Unit standard 20103 credit has been reduced as directed by industry to correctly reflect the 30 learning hours needed to achieve the stated outcomes.
Category D unit standards will expire at the end of December 2027
Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits
All changes are in bold.
|
Key to review category |
|
|
A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
|
B |
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
|
C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID |
|
D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Wool Harvesting > Shearing
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
15044 |
Prepare combs, cutters and grinding equipment for machine shearing |
3 |
10 |
D |
|
20103 |
Maintain and service a shearing handpiece, and check the shearing plant |
3
|
10 3 |
B |
|
20106 |
Sharpen, maintain and safely handle shearing blades |
3 |
10 |
D |
|
20107 |
Blade shear sheep |
3 |
15 |
D |
|
20111 |
Machine shear strong wool sheep |
3 |
35 |
D |
|
20112 |
Machine shear fine and mid micron wool sheep |
3 |
35 |
D |
|
20315 |
Maintain and record sheep flow for shearing |
3 |
10 |
D |
|
30213 |
Dag and crutch sheep with prepared equipment |
2 |
7 |
D |
|
30981 |
Set up, and catch sheep for dagging and crutching, and assist in managing sheep injuries and health issues |
3 |
10 |
D |