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Certificate IV in Wool Classing

This is a specialist qualification for wool classers. It covers classing fleece wool, planning wool harvesting and clip preparation, documenting a clip, managing shed staff and meeting quality requirements. People who already class wool may be able to have their experience recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
AHC41316 Certificate IV in Wool Classing (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Wool classers and experienced shed workers who want a specialist qualification for their skills.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Wool classer
  • Professional wool classer
  • Senior wool handler

Qualification structure

12 units in total. 11 core units, plus 1 elective unit. Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows: 1 from the electives listed below, or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Core units

11 units
  1. AHCWHS302Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
  2. AHCWOL309Prepare wool based on its characteristics for classing
  3. AHCWOL317Press wool for a clip
  4. AHCWOL318Perform shed duties
  5. AHCWOL406Determine wool classing strategies
  6. AHCWOL408Plan, implement and review wool harvesting and clip preparation
  7. AHCWOL409Manage wool harvesting staff
  8. AHCWOL410Class fleece wool
  9. AHCWOL411Document a wool clip
  10. AHCWRK318Comply with industry quality assurance requirements
  11. HLTAID011Provide First Aid

Elective units

3 units
  1. AHCLSK368Comply with industry animal welfare requirements
  2. AHCSHG404Coordinate shearing and wool harvesting teams
  3. AHCWOL407Use individual fleece measurements to prepare wool for sale

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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