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Certificate IV in Wool Classing

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Locations

Statewide
Statewide

Attendance options

Part-time

Study type

Workplace
Mixed Learning

2027 Tuition fees

Subsidised $ 2,820.00
Concession* $ 564.00

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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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 designed for those who are working in the shearing industry or have had experience in the industry and have access to shearing sheds to complete practical component of training. It is also suitable if you need to bolster your skills to prepare your own wool at shearing time.

In this course you will learn to determine the required wool classing strategies, document the wool clip and review the wool harvesting operation. You will also learn how to manage a wool harvesting team and establish the workplace quality assurance, animal welfare and work health and safety requirements. Throughout the course you will gain the skills to perform all shed duties, provide first aid and prepare and package fleece wool and oddments.

This workplace-based course is delivered as a statewide program, and learners are expected to travel for classes both on campus and off-site locations in northern Tasmania.

Workplace-based training relies on the learner’s employer to provide opportunities for practice and experience on the job. The contact days with TasTAFE alone are not sufficient to pass this course. Learners need to be working in industry and apply the learning in the workplace, preferably under the supervision of a qualified Wool Classer.

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.

This workplace-based course is delivered as a statewide program, and learners are expected to travel for classes both on campus and off-site locations in northern Tasmania.

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.

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
North
Alanvale	11 Feb 2027 - 10 Dec 2027	Part-time Access to a suitable workplace/shearing shed is essential. You are required to attend a series of 2-day compulsory workshops throughout the year at Wool Solutions 51 Translink Ave S, Western Junction. Some workplace visits will be scheduled	Mixed Learning	Apply on Monday 9 November 2026, 12pm

Entry

This course is designed for those who are working in the shearing industry or have had experience in the industry and have access to a shearing shed to complete practical component of training.

As part of the application process, and before being offered a place in the course, a member of our Team will contact you to discuss if this course aligns with your goals and aspirations, and to ensure that you are fully informed and understand the course requirements. This does not apply to apprentices and trainees.

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.

Although not required, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection. Upon enrolment TasTAFE supply students a Microsoft Office license for the purpose of completing your study; including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Defender (Internet Security). 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 AHC41325 - Certificate IV in Wool Classing.

Below is a list of all core and elective 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
AHCWHS302	Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
AHCWOL309	Prepare wool based on its characteristics for classing
AHCWOL317	Press wool for a clip
AHCWOL318	Perform shed duties
AHCWOL406	Determine wool classing strategies
AHCWOL408	Plan, implement and review wool harvesting and clip preparation
AHCWOL409	Manage wool harvesting staff
AHCWOL410	Class fleece wool
AHCWOL411	Document a wool clip
AHCWRK318	Comply with industry quality assurance requirements
HLTAID011	Provide First Aid

Elective units
BSBXCM301	Engage in workplace communication

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AHC41325
Certificate IV in Wool Classing

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