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Overview
About this course
Prepare to work as a professional wool classer registered with AWEX. Ideal for wool handlers ready to step into specialised roles and support Australia’s premium wool industry through expert clip preparation and classing.
Outcomes
What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Manage shearing and crutching operations
Class wool to meet industry code of practice standards
Prepare wool clips for sale
Prepare and class wool samples supplied by industry
Liaise with woolgrowers and brokers to determine classing strategies
Monitor quality assurance processes
Course outcomes
Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
The opportunity to represent TAFE NSW and compete in the Australian Wool Classing Championship at the prestigious Sydney Royal Easter Show
The ability to document classed wool clips using online systems like Wool Clip
Eligibility to apply to become a professional wool classer and register with the Australian Wool Exchange (AWEX)
Suitability
Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
This course can be completed as part of a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.
Completion requirements
During your study you'll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
Access to a commercial shearing shed for on-the-job training
Literacy, reading, and writing skills at a Year 10 level
Basic knowledge of the wool industry
The ability to work away from home and in varying environments
The physical fitness to meet the demands of the job
We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.
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Pathways
Future career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like:
Wool Handler
Wool Handlers regulate the flow of sheep to be shorn, keep the shearing shed clean and tidy, and assist with wool clip preparation.
Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).
74%
Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.
500 workers
Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.
35 years
Weekly pay Median earnings are shown for full-time, non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax or any amounts that are salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide to earnings only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.
$710
Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.
41 hours
Skill level rating Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job roles. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job.
Entry level
Gender share
38% female
Future growth The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers in this role, or industry, over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change compared to all other job roles.
Moderate Growth
Other jobs include: wool store worker, wool valuer, wool classer, wool broker and farm or station manager.
Licensing
Successful completion of the Certificate IV in Wool Classing allows you to apply for registration with the Australian Wool Exchange (AWEX) as a professional Australian Wool classer and hold an Australian Wool Classers Stencil.
Study pathways
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The Certificate IV in Wool Classing does not have any related courses.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Units
Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate IV in Wool Classing qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 12 units of competency, including 11 core and 1 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units - 11
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Contribute to workplace health and safety processesAHCWHS302
Document a wool clipAHCWOL411
Class fleece woolAHCWOL410
Manage wool harvesting staffAHCWOL409
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