• You love the outdoors and want a practical hands-on career in the Agriculture Industry.
• You want to learn how to handle wool and assist undertake leadership duties in a shearing shed.
• You want to become a Wool Classer.

Then this is the course for you.

To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must: 

• Enjoy practical / manual work. 

• Enjoy nature and the outdoors.

• Like working with animals.

• Demonstrate effective communication skills. 

• Have good physical fitness and mobility.

• Show strong attention to detail.

• Demonstrate your ability to work independently, within a team and lead others.

• Show that you can cope with varied weather conditions outdoor (e.g., heat, rain, cold, wind). 

• Be able to follow Work Health and Safety procedures and respond to immediate safety risks. 

This course provides the skills and knowledge to sort, classify and grade wool into various types for sale in the market.  You will learn skills in supervising work routines, staff performance, training, determining wool classing strategies, managing shearing and crutching operations, classing wool for special markets, providing information and advice on wool preparation, and implementing and monitoring quality assurance procedures. When you successfully complete this course and have suitable experience you can become a Professional Wool Classer.

Time Commitment – You will need to allocate appropriate time to complete this course. This includes attending classes on-site and/or online as outlined in the study mode; and undertake independent study outside of class hours, including private study, assessment preparation, research and complete assessment requirements. 

Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry:

• Respectful Communication - Interact with people from different backgrounds, share ideas effectively and build trust.
• Teamwork – Collaborate with others, show them respect, and be open to feedback.
• Problem Solving - There is always a solution. How do you respond to a challenge? If you spot a problem, we encourage you to ask questions, clarify as needed, and respond appropriately within your training.
• Initiative - Stay motivated, take proactive steps, and seek help when necessary.
• Planning - Manage time well. Knowing how to prioritise and completing your tasks efficiently are crucial for your success.
• Self-Management - Reflect on your performance. Reflection is a powerful tool for growth and success as a student at South Regional TAFE. Being a professional in the workplace can mean learning when to accept responsibility for your failures as often as your successes. This is how we learn!
• Learning – Recognise what your strengths already are. Then embrace all the new knowledge and experience from your South Regional TAFE journey to grow as a student. Some of the skills you will learn include:
  • Prepare skirtings, oddments and fleece wool for classing
  • Appraise and class fleece wool
  • Document and press a wool clip
  • Determine wool classing strategies
  • Manage and review wool harvesting
  • Quality assurance
  • Work Health and Safety
  • First Aid
• Technology - Adapt to new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning.