TasTAFE

AHC41316

Certificate IV in Wool Classing

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Wool classing can be a physically demanding job, requiring you to handle and work with wool for an eight-hour working day. So, if you have a reasonable level of fitness and enjoy a rural lifestyle… you might want to look at a career in Wool Classing.

This course is ideal if you have had some prior experience in wool sheds, or wool growing properties, or if you are looking for a career/or want to re-train for work in a rural environment. It is also suitable if you need to bolster your skills to prepare your own wool at shearing time or if you have already undertaken a related certificate II- or certificate III-level qualification.

Delivery mode

TasTAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Traineeship

Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

There are no mandated entry requirements.

Students must either be employed in shearing industry or have had experience in the industry and have access to a shearing shed to complete practical component of training (options can be discussed with teacher). Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $17,428 Fees are based on full-time study.

* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.

Standard Tuition:
$17,428

Full Fee Tuition:
$17,428

Enquire with TasTAFE to find out more.

Domestic students only

Study mode Traineeship

Duration 12 Months

Estimated fee* $0 - $17,428 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Certificate IV in Wool Classing will prepare you for the following role.

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,...

Avg yearly income $57,200

Entry barriers Low

About TasTAFE

TasTAFE is a not-for-profit government business that operates under the TasTAFE (Skills and Training Business) Act 2021.

It is the largest public provider of vocational education and training in Tasmania and is governed by a Board consisting of up to seven members appointed by the Minister for Skills, Training and Workforce Growth.

We strive for learner success by being a leading education and training provider. One that is contemporary in its delivery, closely connected to industry and reflective of our community’s diversity.

We want TasTAFE not only to respond to change but lead the way. We are raising our ambitions to meet new and evolving expectations, where TasTAFE can be a place of innovation creating new ways of training, finding solutions, delivering differently and increasing access for all.

We believe very strongly in our values and strive to deliver training that prepares our learners to take up employment for the first time, gain a promotion or change careers. We are committed to meeting industry demands and enabling Tasmanians to gain the skills and qualifications they need for the state’s workforce and the community to succeed and prosper.