Certificate IV in Wool Classing

Course Duration: 
No entry requirements for this qualification
Training Location: 
Statewide Victoria
Commencement dates: 
Flexible start times throughout the year
Study Level: 
Certificate IV
Study Area: 
Wool and Sheep
Download Brochure: 
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RIST Wool classing.pdf
What Participants are saying about the course: 

"This course gave me a better working knowledge of clip preparation, skirting fleeces, and the understanding of how a proper shed is run."
2009 participant, VIC

"Take this course if you are really interested in a career in wool. I learned how to handle staff and shed hands, clips, and organise wool/board."
2009 participant, VIC
 

Key Topics: 
  •  Work place practices and procedures
  • Industry supervision and documentation
  • Wool preparation for classing
  • Wool characteristics
  • Work experience component
  • Managing shearing operations
  • New technologies in clip pr eparation
About the course: 

Wool classing training through RIST enables participants to develop the skills and knowledge required for the preparation of the whole clip to a uniform standard that meets industry requirements. Students who successfully meet the competency requirements of the training are eligible for Australian Wool Classer Registration.

Students will under take a training program delivered on a flexible part-time basis at the RIST Centre in Hamilton. Year 1 encompasses Certificate II in Wool Handling and Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation. Upon successful completion of these two certificates, students are then eligible to enroll in the Certificate IV in Wool Classing, which is delivered in Year 2.

What are the Career Outcomes: 

Students who successfully meet the competency requirements of the training are eligible for Australian Wool Classer Registration. Once this is achieved, the participant may seek employment in a shearing shed as a registered wool classer.

How do I gain a Qualification: 

RIST is registered to provide Nationally Recognised Training throughout Victoria. Students who attend a RIST course have the opportunity to gain competencies from recognised qualifications on successful completion of the training 

What do I study?: 

Year 1

Certificate II in Wool Handling
Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation.

Year 2

Certificate IV in Wool Classing

 

Can I get Credit for previous study/experience?: 

RIST offers the opportunity for students to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) in all nationally recognised training that RIST is able to offer. 

When can I start?: 

Please contact the RIST Centre for upcoming course dates.

How do I apply?: 

Please contact RIST to receive an enrolment form or click on the button above to down the form. 

email: info@rist.com.au

Freephone: 1800 883 343

Phone: 03 5573 0943

Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Fees and Charges: 

For eligible participants, this training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.

The State Government is responsible for setting the tuition fees for Government funded training offered by RIST. The tuition fee, including acceptable concessions, is documented in the Ministerial Direction on Fees and Charges and this document is reviewed on an annual basis by the Government. 

In addition to the Government funded training, RIST also delivers a range of commercial programs which are operated on a fee for service basis. Fees and charges for this type of training are not governed by the Ministerial Direction. 

Please contact the RIST Centre if you require more information regarding course fees. 

Further Information: 
 
Marjorie Carpenter
Shearing and Wool Program Coordinator
Ph: 03 5573 0943
Email: info@rist.com.au