Wool Handling Skill Set
Get started in the wool industry
In this course, you will learn how to assist shearing teams and prepare fleece wool for classing as well as how to carry out wool pressing.
This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! The course fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA State Government for WA residents.
Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on our Skills Ready page for further information.
* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training.
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Overview
Campus Narrogin
When All year round
Study Mode On Campus
Get started as a wool handler or a shed hand by studying the Wool Handling Skill Set.
You will learn how to assist shearing teams and prepare fleece wool for classing as well as how to carry out wool pressing.
Participants will also learn a range of shed duties including penning sheep, preparing facilities for shearing and crutching and monitoring the welfare of sheep.
On successful completion of this course, students will receive a statement of attainment for the following units:
AHCWOL308 Prepare facilities for shearing and crutching
AHCWOL311 Perform shed duties
AHCWOL304 Prepare fleece wool for classing
AHCWOL305 Prepare skirtings and oddments
AHCWOL310 Press wool for a clip
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All year round, 2024
Details
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCWOL304 | Prepare fleece wool for classing |
| AHCWOL305 | Prepare skirtings and oddments |
| AHCWOL308 | Prepare facilities for shearing and crutching |
| AHCWOL310 | Press wool for a clip |
| AHCWOL311 | Perform shed duties |