Certificate IV in Wool Classing

Please note that the fees displayed are for 2025 and may change for 2026 commencements

Overview

This qualification will develop your knowledge and practical skills to sort and classify wool into various sale types. You will learn skills in determining wool classing strategies, valuing wool, supervising work routines and staff performance, managing shearing and crutching operations, as well as classing wool for special markets. At the end of the course, you should also be able to provide information and advice on wool preparation, and implementing and monitoring quality assurance procedures.

Delivery Methods

• Workplace/Blended Industry - A mix of on-campus and teaching/assessment conducted at your workplace and during timetabled sessions

When You Can Enrol

This course is delivered by Wodonga TAFE Third-Party Contractor Bald Hill Training P/L. For course enquiries please contact Carolyn McCarthy on 0401 423 693 or email cmccarthy1@wodongatafe.edu.au.

Please note, the class location may vary across the State depending on availability. Usually classes begin in first semester of the year, however you are encouraged to enquire for this course anytime throughout the year.

Duration

Part-time: 12 Months

Schedule

The course is available in Wodonga and various regional locations in Victoria. Courses are held either on weekends, night classes or during the week depending on your area. Assessment strategies include written tests, project reports, oral presentations and practical demonstration assessments in either a classroom or workplace environment. Where units require demonstration of skills in a workplace environment, you will have the opportunity to do this in your own workplace (where appropriate).

Requirements

• Wearing suitable enclosed footwear
• It is strongly advised applicants to have completed Year 12 or are at least 18 years of age.

Wool classing and work in a shearing shed requires the need to conduct physical work in a timely manner

Assessment

Assessment includes both theory and practical assessments.

Other Information

Face to Face in a dynamic interactive classroom setting.

Skills developed

Successful candidates will have skills in:
- Clip preparation and pressing
- Classing strategies
- Valuing and marketing wool
- Shed management
- Documenting a wool-clip

Compulsory Units

AHCWHS302 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
AHCWOL309 Prepare wool based on its characteristics for classing
AHCWOL317 Press wool for a clip
AHCWOL318 Perform shed duties
AHCWOL406 Determine wool classing strategies
AHCWOL408 Plan, implement and review wool harvesting and clip preparation
AHCWOL409 Manage wool harvesting staff
AHCWOL410 Class fleece wool
AHCWOL411 Document a wool clip
AHCWRK318 Comply with industry quality assurance requirements
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
AHCWOL407 Use individual fleece measurements to prepare wool for sale

Licences/Tickets

Professional Wool Classing stencil can be applied for through Australian Wool Exchange (AWEX).
Certificate IV in Wool Classing allows participants to apply for registration as a professional wool classer in Australia.

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive an AQF Qualification.

Fees Additional Information

Please note that the fees displayed are for 2025 and may change for 2026 commencements.

Careers

This allows you to register as a professional Australian Wool Classer. This qualification will also enhance the opportunities for graduates to further their careers in the wool industry, including farm manager, wool buying and exporting and wool broking.

How to apply

Apply online now via the ‘Apply Now’ button. If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

Once you submit an application for this course you will receive a separate email from LLN Robot to complete both a Digital Assessment and a Learning, Reading, Writing, Oral and Numeracy Assessment (LN Assessment) online.

Please check your junk mail if this does not come to your inbox. All students are asked to complete the Digital and LN assessments to determine any support requirements and to ensure the course and mode of delivery is suitable for the student.

Please allow one hour to complete the Digital and LN assessments. You will need a computer with speakers or headphones as there is an audio section in the LLN assessment.

Your LN and Digital assessments will need to be completed one week after receiving it to progress your application to the next stage, or your application may be withdrawn due to inactivity.

If you are unable to access the LN assessment or the Digital assessment links please contact our Customer Experience team as soon possible.

Note: Completion of the LN and Digital assessments does not guarantee a place in the course at Wodonga TAFE. Numbers are limited and selected applicants will be contacted to attend an interview. If an applicant is not accepted into their preferred course they will be contacted and provided information on alternate pathways and/or courses.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.