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: RTE40303
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
- Diploma of Agriculture (specialising in Sheep and Wool Production)
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 agri-businesses.
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.
Fees
More Information
How to Apply
Local Students
Part-time:
Please contact the department directly if you are interested in studying part time.
Units of Study
| Code | Subject | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTC4908A | Supervise Work Routines and Staff Performance | 50 | Core |
| RTE3801A | Provide On-Job Training Support | 60 | Core |
| RTE4103A | Determine Wool classing Strategies | 40 | Core |
| RTE4111A | Manage shearing and Crutching Operations | 100 | Core |
| RTE4127A | Class Wool for Special Markets | 120 | Core |
| RTE4813A | Provide Information and Advice on Wool Preparations | 30 | Core |
| RTE4915A | Implement and Monitor Quality assurance Procedures | 100 | Core |
| BSZ404A | Train Small Groups | 30 | Elective |
| PMLSAMP400A | Obtain Representative Samples in Accordance with a Sampling Plan | 40 | Elective |
| PMLTEST400A | Perform Instrumental Tests/Procedures | 120 | Elective |
| RTC4911A | Operate Within a Budget Framework | 50 | Elective |
| RTE4123A | Use Individual Fleece Measurements to Prepare Wool for Sale | 50 | Elective |
| RTE4801A | Provide Information on Marketing the Clip | 60 | Elective |
| RTE4904A | Arrange Employment for Shearing Operations | 30 | Elective |
| RTE4916A | Prepare Shearing Team Wages | 30 | Elective |
| RTE4917A | Account for Shearing Shed Supplies | 30 | Elective |
