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A Wool Classer works in a shearing shed to classify wool ready for market. You’ll appraise wool according to qualities such as strength, thickness, length or colour. Wool Classers sort wool and get it ready for sale by pressing it into bales. You’ll have to weigh the wool and keep accurate records about what has been sent to market.
Being a Wool Classer requires attention to detail and strong organisational skills. There is some manual labour involved so you’ll have to be physically fit. A Wool Classer may work long hours during shearing season and will need to be able to work as part of a larger team.
There are 3 courses available for people who want to become a Wool Classer.
Possible job outcomes:
Become a professional wool classer with the AHC41316 Certificate IV in Wool Classing. This nationally recognised qualification is suitable for AWEX Ltd. registration as an Australian Wool Classer. You will learn how to prepare fleeces for classing, appraise wool using industry descriptions, prepare wool based on its characteristics, press and document wool for a clip, The course also covers: shed duties, classing fleece wool, preparing for wool harvest, quality assurance, work health and safety, first aid. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, graduation outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 24 months.
Get the skills you need to work as a wool classer with the AHC33016 Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to appraise and class fleece wool, then prepare the wool for a clip. The course is delivered over 12-24 months and you’ll graduate a competent wool classer, ready to perform a range of shed duties to industry quality assurance standards. Enquire now for the latest enrolment dates and the full list of study units..
Average duration: 12 months.
Get started as a shearing shed hand or wool handler with the AHC33116 Certificate III in Advanced Wool Handling. This nationally recognised qualification is delivered over 2 semesters and teaches you how to prepare fleece wool for classing as well as carry out wool pressing. You’ll also learn a range of shed duties: penning sheep, preparing facilities for shearing and crutching, monitoring the welfare of sheep. Enquire now for the next batch intake dates and your nearest training centre..
In Australia, a full time Wool Classer generally earns $960 per week ($49,920 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
There has been a small decline in the number of people employed as a Wool Classer in recent years. There are currently 510 people in this role in Australia compared to 540 five years ago. Wool Classers will usually find work in rural and regional areas of Australia.
Source: The Labour Market Information Portal – 2019 Occupation Projections
A Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation is a great qualification if you’re planning a career as a Wool Classer. This course will prepare you to appraise and class fleece wool and prepare wool for the clip. You could also consider a Certificate III in Advanced Wool Handling which covers topics including preparing wool for classing, wool pressing and carrying out shearing shed duties.
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