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Certificate IV in Wool Classing

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Great news, this course is included in Fee-Free TAFE.

To be eligible for a Fee-Free place you must be:

a resident of Tasmania or working in Tasmania
an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, an eligible VISA holder, and
of working age

Please see the Eligibility criteria below to check if you're eligible.

Fee-Free TAFE and vocational education is a joint initiative of the Australian and Tasmania Governments providing tuition-free training places to students wanting to train, retrain or upskill.

AHC41316

Certificate IV in Wool Classing

Course overview

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Locations

Statewide
Statewide

Attendance options

Full-time
Part-time

Study type

Workplace
Mixed Learning

Tuition Fees

Subsidised $ 3,250.00
Concession* $ 390.00
Commercial $ 16,520.00
Fee-Free TAFE NO FEE
Fees & payment guide

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Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Are you passionate about pursuing a specialist wool classing career in the Wool industry?

Wool classing can be a physically demanding job, requiring you to handle and work with wool for an eight-hour working day. So, if you have a reasonable level of fitness and enjoy a rural lifestyle… you might want to look at a career in Wool Classing.

This course is ideal if you have had some prior experience in wool sheds, or wool growing properties, or if you are looking for a career/or want to re-train for work in a rural environment. It is also suitable if you need to bolster your skills to prepare your own wool at shearing time or if you have already undertaken a related certificate II- or certificate III-level qualification.

If you have no prior experience in shearing sheds, you will need to take some additional work placement time to familiarise yourself with wool clip preparation and wool handling.

In this course, you will learn to appraise wool using industry descriptions, prepare wool-based on its characteristics, and prepare and class fleece wool, skirtings and oddments. You’ll also learn how to document a wool clip and press wool, as well as determine wool classing strategies, and plan, implement and review wool harvesting and clip preparations.

Throughout the course, you’ll learn how to perform general shed duties, and how to implement and monitor quality assurance procedures, as well as how to establish work routines and manage wool harvesting and preparation staff. You’ll also gain the skills you need to provide first aid and maintain work health and safety processes.

On successful completion of this course, you will be qualified to seek work as a specialist Wool Classer after applying for registration with AWEX Ltd. as a professional Australian Wool Classer.

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Fee-Free TAFE eligibility

Fee-free TAFE is a joint initiative of the Australian and Tasmanian Governments, providing tuition-free* training places to students wanting to train, retrain or upskill.

To be eligible for Fee-free TAFE, people must at the time of enrolment:

a resident of Tasmania or working in Tasmania
an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an eligible VISA holder, and
of working age.

Applicants must also meet any specific entry requirements for individual courses.

First Nations Australians, young people (17-24), people out of work or receiving income support, unpaid carers, women facing economic insecurity, women undertaking study in non-traditional fields and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Note: People studying within the education system (up to Year 12), or undertaking a traineeship or apprenticeship are not eligible.

*Your tuition fees are covered; however you may need to cover costs such as textbooks, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

Any additional fees will be identified in course specific information.

The number of Fee-Free places on offer at TasTAFE are determined by the Australian and Tasmanian Governments.

Entry

This course has the following essential entry requirements:

Students must either be employed in shearing industry or have had experience in the industry and have access to a shearing shed to complete practical component of training (options can be discussed with teacher).

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as: pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a AHC41316 - Certificate IV in Wool Classing.

Below is a list of all core units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.

Core units
AHCWHS401	Maintain work health and safety processes
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
HLTAID011	Provide First Aid

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Career opportunities

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