ObjectivesThis course is for people interested in pursuing a career as a professional wool classer and/or for experienced people already working in the industry who wish to further their knowledge/skills in wool classing.
Entry requirementsMinimum Year 11 or equivalent. Certificate II in Wool Handling and Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation.
Academic titleCertificate IV in Wool Classing
Course descriptionKey Study Areas
Key study areas include:
* Wool classing for special markets
* Wool characteristics
* Fibre measurement and specification
* Quality assurance
* Shearing shed management
Where • Bendigo (Charleston Road Campus)
Duration Options
There are many study options available for the Certificate IV in Wool Classing, including:
* Class based
* Industry based (on-the-job)
* Evening
* Self paced
The total duration of the training program will be defined by the negotiated training plan, however you are encouraged to complete this qualification within 12 months.
Selection Process • Individual Interview
Employment Opportunities
On successfully completing this course you will be eligible for employment in a range of roles in the sheep and wool industry. This is considered a very specialised skill.
Further Study Options
Diploma of Rural Business Management.
Assessment
You will be assessed as part of this course.
Typical Course Content (exact details may be obtained from the teaching centre)
BSZ404A Train Small Groups
PMLSAMP400A Obtain Representative Samples In Accordance With Sampling Plan
PMLTEST400A Perform Insturmental Tests/Procedures
RTC4908A Supervise work routines and staff performance
RTC4911A Operate within a budget framework
RTE3801A Provide on-job training support
RTE4103A Determine wool classing strategies
RTE4111A Manage shearing and crutching operations
RTE4123A Use individual fleece measurements to prepare wool for sale
RTE4127A Class wool for special markets
RTE4801A Provide information on marketing the clip
RTE4813A Provide information and advice on wool preparation
RTE4904A Arrange employment for shearing operations
RTE4915A Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures
RTE4916A Prepare shearing team wages
RTE4917A Account for shearing shed supplies
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of your current qualifications and prior learning: BRIT has processes to give you credit for relevant units from your prior study, and to assess your prior learning against units in a course.