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. The course is available in Melbourne, Geelong and rural Victoria.

Please note: Students must complete practical assessments in a workplace environment. This can be organised in conjunction with your wool classing teacher

Delivery Methods

• Blended – Teaching and assessment will be conducted on-campus and online.
• Workplace – Some/all teaching and assessment will be conducted at your workplace

When You Can Enrol

This course is run through a partnership with Norm Tozer. For course enquiries please contact Norm Tozer (Wodonga TAFE Contractor) 0409 130 813 or email norman@perags.com.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

Variable depending on course location and delivery method.

Requirements

• Wearing suitable enclosed footwear
• It is strongly advised applicants to have completed Year 12 or are over age 16.

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 or by Correspondence with flexible practical sessions organised to suit students needs.

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

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
AHCWOL301 Appraise wool using industry descriptions
AHCWOL303 Prepare wool based on its characteristics
AHCWOL304 Prepare fleece wool for classing
AHCWOL305 Prepare skirtings and oddments
AHCWOL307 Document a wool clip
AHCWOL310 Press wool for a clip
AHCWOL311 Perform shed duties
AHCWOL401 Determine wool classing strategies
AHCWOL403 Plan, implement and review wool harvesting and clip preparation
AHCWOL404 Establish work routines and manage wool harvesting and preparation staff
AHCWOL405 Class fleece wool
AHCWRK401 Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures
AHCWHS401 Maintain work health and safety processes

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

Government Funded $1,203.00 (Tuition $1,203.00, Materials $0.00)
Concession $240.60 (Tuition $240.60, Materials $0.00)
Fee For Service $6,015.00 (Tuition $6,015.00, Materials $0.00)

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.

Pathways

Diploma of Agriculture Study pathways with Wodonga TAFE

Other Relevant Courses

Diploma of Agriculture

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.