New Zealand Certificate in Wool Technology and Classing (Level 4)

Summary

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the wool industry with individuals who have skills and knowledge in the production, harvesting, preparation, marketing, manufacturing and processing of wool. The qualification recognises the skills and technical knowledge of wool classification, production, processing that meet wool supply chain, market, and customer requirements and maximise return in the wool supply chain. Graduates of this qualification will gain eligibility to become a wool classer certified with a Provisional (P) stencil through the New Zealand Wool Classing Association.

This Blended Delivery course is delivered online with 5 day block courses available in both the North and South Island.

Course Content

CWT400 Wool Value Chain (15 credits)

The student will develop knowledge and skills in managing fleece identification, sampling and recording procedures and in identifying different wool lines and grades according to sheep breed.

CWT401 Wool Classification (20 credits)

The student will develop knowledge and skills in identifying different wool lines and grades according to sheep breed in order to evaluate and classify wool and make wool classification decisions which reflect wool market and supply chain requirements and industry standards.

CWT402 Working in the Wool Industry (15 credits)

The student will develop knowledge and skills in identifying wool characteristics and use wool classification codes and technologies to class wool fibre and communicate findings.

CWT403 Woolshed Management (10 credits)

The student will develop knowledge and skills to manage responsibilities and output of a team in a woolshed.

Satisfactory Completion

To satisfactorily complete the New Zealand Certificate in Wool Technology and Classing (Level 4), and be awarded this qualification the student must successfully achieve:

• A minimum of 60 credits in accordance with the Programme schedule for the New Zealand Certificate in Wool Technology and Classing (Level 4).
• The student will normally be expected to complete the New Zealand Certificate in Wool Technology and Classing (Level 4) part-time over 2 years.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this qualification may be employed as wool classers in the wool industry either on-farm or beyond the farm gate in roles such as broker, merchant, scourer or exporter. Other opportunities include, but are not limited to, wool manufacturing, wool testing, wool science and wool promotion.