Certificate IV in Wool Classing

Comments about Certificate IV in Wool Classing - On Campus - Bendigo - Victoria

• Objectives
  This course is for people interested in pursuing a career as a professional wool classer and/or for experienced people already working in the industry who wish to further their knowledge/skills in wool classing.
• Entry requirements
  Minimum Year 11 or equivalent. Certificate II in Wool Handling and Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation.
• Academic title
  Certificate IV in Wool Classing
• Course description
  Key Study Areas      
  
  Key study areas include:
  
      * Wool classing for special markets
      * Wool characteristics
      * Fibre measurement and specification
      * Quality assurance
      * Shearing shed management
  
  Where     • Bendigo (Charleston Road Campus)
  
  Duration Options     
  
  There are many study options available for the Certificate IV in Wool Classing, including:
  
      * Class based
      * Industry based (on-the-job)
      * Evening
      * Self paced
  
  The total duration of the training program will be defined by the negotiated training plan, however you are encouraged to complete this qualification within 12 months.
  
  Selection Process     • Individual Interview
  
  Employment Opportunities    
  
  On successfully completing this course you will be eligible for employment in a range of roles in the sheep and wool industry. This is considered a very specialised skill.
  
  Further Study Options    
  
  Diploma of Rural Business Management.
  
  Assessment    
  
  You will be assessed as part of this course.
  
  Typical Course Content     (exact details may be obtained from the teaching centre)
  
  BSZ404A             Train Small Groups
  PMLSAMP400A    Obtain Representative Samples In Accordance With Sampling Plan
  PMLTEST400A     Perform Insturmental Tests/Procedures
  RTC4908A           Supervise work routines and staff performance
  RTC4911A           Operate within a budget framework
  RTE3801A           Provide on-job training support
  RTE4103A           Determine wool classing strategies
  RTE4111A           Manage shearing and crutching operations
  RTE4123A           Use individual fleece measurements to prepare wool for sale
  RTE4127A           Class wool for special markets
  RTE4801A           Provide information on marketing the clip
  RTE4813A           Provide information and advice on wool preparation
  RTE4904A           Arrange employment for shearing operations
  RTE4915A           Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures
  RTE4916A           Prepare shearing team wages
  RTE4917A           Account for shearing shed supplies
  
  Recognition of Prior Learning    
  
  Recognition of your current qualifications and prior learning: BRIT has processes to give you credit for relevant units from your prior study, and to assess your prior learning against units in a course.

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