Overview
This AHC41325 Certificate IV in Wool Classing is a Nationally Recognised Qualification designed for prospective students seeking to become professional Australian Wool Classers.
The Training Program provides the skills and knowledge required to sort, classify, and grade wool for sale, and upon completion prepares Students to apply for registration with AWEX Ltd (Australian Wool Exchange).
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification.
UNITS OF COMPETENCY
AHCWHS302 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
AHCWOL309 Prepare wool based on its characteristics for classing
AHCWOL317 Press wool for a clip
AHCWOL307 Document a wool clip
AHCWOL318 Perform shed duties
AHCWOL406 Determine wool classing strategies
AHCWOL408 Plan, implement and review will harvesting and clip preparation
AHCWOL409 Manage wool harvesting staff
AHCWOL410 Class fleece wool
AHCWOL411 Document a wool clip
AHCWRK318 Comply with industry quality assurance requirements
AHCWRK318 Perform shed duties
HLTAID011 Provide first aid
Elective unit*:
AHCWOL302 Appraise wool using industry descriptions
*Elective units can be customised to suit individual requirements (subject to availability)
Other courses that can be enrolled into while studying the AHC41325 Certificate IV in Wool Classing are:
- AHC40122 – Certificate IV in Agriculture
- AHC60319 – Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
What are the entry requirements for this Training Program?
There are no formal entry requirements to undertake AHC41325 Certificate IV in Wool Classing.
All Prospective Students must complete the enrolment process to enrol into the Training Program including a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment and Pre-Training Review to ensure the Training Program is suitable.
PATHWAYS
What are the potential employment and education pathways?
Upon completion of the Training Program, the employment pathways may include:
- Registered Wool Classer
- Shearing Shed Supervisor
- Wool Handling Technician
- Clip Preparation Specialist
Further study pathways may include:
- AHC50122 Diploma of Agriculture
- AHC51422 Diploma of Argibusiness Management
- AHC60319 Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management
Note: Skillinvest may not offer all Training Programs listed above as possible study pathways.
DELIVERY AND DURATION
Where is this Training Program Delivered?
Longerenong College
229 Longerenong Road
Longerenong VIC 3401
What is the Training Program Duration?
This Training Program is delivered two days per week (Wednesday & Thursday) over 30 weeks, from 9:00am to 4:00pm
Commencement: Term one begins in 2026
Conclusion: Term four ends in November 2026
This Training Program may be undertaken concurrently with other Training Programs delivered by Skillinvest.
ASSESSMENT
How will Assessment work?
Students will be assessed based on the unit of competency requirements and assessment conditions.
This may include a combination of:
- Knowledge questions
- Workplace practical/simulation
- Written projects
- Third party reports
- Test (oral, written or practical)
Upon completion of the Training Program, students will be awarded with a Nationally Recognised Certificate.
FEES AND CHARGES
What are the fees and charges?
Government subsidised tuition fee: $1640.00*
Government subsidised concession fee: $328.00*
Student services and amenities fee: $250.00
Fee for service: $4510.00
*Eligibility criteria apply.
The student tuition fees published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
HOW TO ENROL
How can I enrol into the Training Program?
Please click on Apply Now for 2026.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING/CREDIT TRANSFER
Can I get recognition of prior learning experience?
Credit Transfer (CT)
Skillinvest Limited recognises all Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other training providers. A student may apply to have a unit of competency recognised by Longerenong College if the unit code and title exactly matches the unit of competency for which recognition is being sought; or if the unit of competency held is superseded and equivalent to the current unit of competency.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Skillinvest Limited recognises that people learn and acquire skills and knowledge in ways other than just formal study or current training. A person may acquire skills relevant to the work situation through non-accredited training courses, workplace training, hobbies, interests and life experience. Sometimes the skills and knowledge acquired in these ways can be applied to the current workplace tasks and roles a person is performing. The RPL process measures these previously acquired skills and knowledge against unit/s of competency.
Skillinvest Limited verify the evidence provided by prospective students applying for Recognition of Prior Learning.
During the Pre-training review and enrolment process, prospective students are informed of the Credit Transfer and RPL process and any associated fees that may be incurred.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
Skillinvest fosters a safe and inclusive learning environment for all cohorts and cultures. Individuals with a disability and First Nations people are encouraged to apply.

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