Wool Handling and Classing course is designed to develop participants' skills and knowledge in a wide range of activities such as: Occupational Health & Safety, animal handling, shearing shed preparation, preparing & classing wool, preparing documentation and managing the wool classing process.
Graduates can progress onto the Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation and the Certificate IV in wool classing which will enable participants to receive professional Wool Classer accreditation.
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: RTE20303
- Local Fees: fees and charges
Campus: Epping
Duration
Part-time: Flexible Delivery
Modes of Delivery
Further Study and Careers
Pathways to Further Study
Units of competency completed within these courses can be utilised as part of other qualifications of the Rural Production Training Package. Further study can be undertaken at the Diploma and/or Advanced Diploma levels. Contact the Agriculture and Animal Science Department for specific advice.
Study Pathways at NMIT
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this course may gain entry into a wide range of occupations available within the wool handling industry. These range from classing in the wool industry primary sector to associated agribusinesses.
Entrance Requirements
There are no formal entrance requirements.
Materials
Assessment Methods
Assessment methods for these courses include: written activities and assignments, oral activities, participation in a group, written and oral tests, practical demonstrations or exercises, projects.
Materials
Students are required to supply their own stationary for the course and suitable clothing when undertaking practical projects.
More Information
How to Apply
Local Students
Part-time:
Please contact the department directly if you are interested in studying part time.
You can enrol in part-time courses at an Information and Enrolment Session
Units of Study
| Code | Subject | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTC2701A | Follow Occupational Health and Safety Procedures | 20 | Core |
| RTC2702A | Observe Environmental Work Practices | 20 | Core |
| RTC2705A | Work Effectively in the Industry | 20 | Core |
| RTC2801A | Participate in Workplace Communications | 30 | Core |
| RTE2117A | Pen up Sheep | 10 | Core |
| RTE2119A | Perform Board Duties | 80 | Core |
| RTE2120A | Assist with Pressing Wool | 10 | Core |
| RTE2216A | Assist in Preparing for Shearing and Crutching | 20 | Core |
