Wool Classer

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Areas Of Interest:   Wool - Shearing, Handling & Classing
Certificate Level:  Certificate IV
Certificate Name:  Certificate IV in Wool Classing
Certificate Description:  Wool Classers move from shed to shed preparing wool to create lines of uniform quality wool for sale. Duties include supervising wool handlers, determining the classing strategy for the clip, and classing wool. This is a specialist wool classing qualification for wool classers and enables registration with AWEX Ltd as a professional Australian wool classer.
Code:  AHC41316
Work Type:  Nature & Recreation Practical & Manual

Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Provide first aid
Appraise wool using industry descriptions
Prepare wool based on its characteristics
Prepare fleece wool for classing
Prepare skirtings and oddments
Document a wool clip
Press wool for a clip
Perform shed duties
Determine wool classing strategies
Plan, implement and review wool harvesting and clip preparation
Establish work routines and manage wool harvesting and preparation staff
Class fleece wool
Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures
Maintain work health and safety processes