Wool Classer

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.

Future demand Low
Average yearly income $57,200
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a wool classer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
AHC41316

Certificate IV in Wool Classing

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $17,428
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wool Classer
AHC33116

Certificate III in Advanced Wool Handling

On Campus, Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wool Worker Wool Classer
AHC33016

Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation

On Campus, Traineeship
1 year
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wool Worker Wool Classer
AHC32916

Certificate III in Shearing

On Campus, Traineeship
1 year
Unavailable
  • Completed Certificate II in Shearing or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Completed Certificate II in Shearing or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Agriculture

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $30,777
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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