Certificate II in Wool Handling

Course Duration: 
3 months part time as part of a Traineeship or over 6 days as part of RIST's Shearing School
Training Location: 
Statewide Victoria
Commencement dates: 
Flexible start times throughout the year
Study Level: 
Certificate II
Entry Requirements: 
There are no entry requirements for this qualification
Study Area: 
Wool and Sheep
Download Brochure: 
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What Participants are saying about the course: 

“RIST’s shearing and wool handling program gives students a great head start in the wool industry. Training is delivered by people who have many years of experience and a wealth of knowledge to pass onto their students.”
Nathan Lilley, Warrnambool

About the course: 

Certificate II in Wool Handling provides participants with the skills to carry out a range of tasks undertaken in wool sheds during shearing, such as preparing the shed and equipment, penning up sheep, preparing and pressing wool. 

What are the Career Outcomes: 

Certificate II in Wool Handling is aimed at shed hands, wool pressers and other people who assist wool classers to prepare the Australian wool clip for sale.

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?: 

Units of competency:

AHCOHS201A - Follow OHS procedures

AHCWRK202A - Observe environmental work practices

AHCWRK204A - Work effectively in industry

AHCWRK205A - Participate in workplace communications

AHCWOL201A - Pen sheep

AHCWOL202A - Perform board duties

AHCWOL203A - Assist with pressing wool

AHCSHG202A - Assist in preparing for shearing and crutching

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 dates of upcoming shearing schools. 

Students wishing to obtain their Certificate II in Shearing as a Traineeship, may start at any time.

How do I apply?: 

Please contact RIST to receive an enrolment form or click on the button above to download 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
Freephone: 1800 883 343
Email: info@rist.com.au