Certificate IV in Wool Classing

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

• Flexible delivery mode, depending on the cohort, with a minimum of 6-hours commitment per week.
  • Will be taught in various training locations across Victoria.
  • Possible weekends, night or during the week classes.
• Where units require demonstration of skills in a workplace environment, you will have the opportunity to do this in your own workplace (where appropriate).
• Assessment strategies include written tests, project reports, oral presentations and practical demonstration assessments in either a classroom or workplace environment.
• Due to the nature of delivery, students would need to have their own transport to the training locations. 

How to apply

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 that the class location may vary across Victoria, depending on majority cohort location.

Duration

Part-time: 12 Months

Requirements

• Wearing suitable enclosed footwear
• It is strongly advised applicants to have completed Year 12 and 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

Certification

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

Compulsory Units

Fees

Fees Additional Information

Additional fee assistance may be available for eligible individuals, as part of State & Commonwealth government initiatives. Materials fees may apply.

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Funding made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect future opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see 'Fee information and eligibility' under the 'How to Apply' tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.

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

Applying for a course at Wodonga TAFE is a simple 4-5 step process. You can learn more here: Understanding the application process