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 of the Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation are eligible to be granted owner classer status and completion of the Certificate IV in wool classing enables participants to receive professional Wool Classer accreditation.
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: RTE32003
Campus: Epping
Duration
Full-time: Flexable 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.
Entrance Requirements
There are no formal entrance requirements.
Materials
Assessment Methods
Various forms of assessment may be used including: written activities and assignments, oral activities, participation in a group, written and oral tests, practical demonstrations or exercises, projects.
Materials
Apply directly to the Agriculture and Animal Science Department .
Fees
More Information
How to Apply
Local Students
Full-time (2011):
To start this course in 2011 apply directly to NMIT.
Units of Study
| Code | Subject | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTC3701A | Respond to Emergencies | 60 | Core |
| RTE3120A | Prepare Facilities for Shearing and Crutching | 40 | Core |
| RTE3141A | Prepare Fleece Wool for classing | 50 | Core |
| RTE3142A | Prepare Skirtings and Oddments | 60 | Core |
| RTE3145A | Press Wool | 25 | Core |
