AHC41316 Certificate IV in Wool Classing

Do you dream of a career that’s not just a job? Imagine catching the day’s sunrise as enter the shearing shed; perhaps you’re a practical fix-it type who dreams of wide open spaces, fresh air and the chance to put your problem solving skills to work or maybe an ‘office’ view that includes animals over traffic.

RIST students are encouraged to participate in wool classing competitions in Australia and New Zealand and in recent years our students have had success in these competitions.

Students who successfully complete their Certificate IV in Wool Classing are eligible for Australian Wool Classer Registration which will allow them to seek employment as a registered Wool Classer.

Students undertaking this course as a standalone, or as a Traineeship, can choose a wide range of industry-relevant units to suit their career goals and interests. Some of the topics covered are;

• Work place practices and procedures
• Wool preparation for classing
• Wool characteristics
• New technologies in clip preparation
• Managing shearing operations
• Industry supervision and documentation

The course also involves a work experience component in an operational shed.

Australia’s vibrant agricultural industry leads the world with its innovative and technologically advanced practices. It is one of the most rapidly expanding industries in the country – and with a qualification in agriculture, a world of wide ranging possibilities await. Whether you’re into science, business, communications, working with plants and animals in a laboratory or in the great outdoors, careers in agriculture are diverse and exciting, with endless opportunities for travel, adventure and personal development.