Published 28 April 2025

Extended Transition Period Approved for Selected AHC Qualifications

The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has approved an extended transition period for the following AHC qualifications.

  • AHC21316 Certificate II in Shearing
  • AHC21416 Certificate II in Wool Handling
  • AHC32916 Certificate III in Shearing
  • AHC33016 Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation
  • AHC33116 Certificate III in Advanced Wool Handling

The standard transition period runs from 10 February 2025 to 10 February 2026.

The approved extended period is from 11 February 2026 to 10 February 2027.

This extension applies only to continuing students who commence formal training and/or assessment on or before 10 February 2026.

All students must either complete or be transitioned to replacement courses by 10 February 2027.

The extended period applies to all RTOs with these qualifications on scope. Qualifications will remain on scope until the new transition end date.

Source:https://www.asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/extended-transition-period-ahc-qualifications-ahc21316-ahc21416-ahc32916-ahc33016-ahc33116