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Qualification details

AHC41310 - Certificate IV in Wool Classing (Release 2)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Is superseded by AHC41313 - Certificate IV in Wool ClassingSupersedes and is not equivalent to AHC41310. Updated core first aid unit. 17/Dec/2013
Supersedes RTE40303 - Certificate IV in Wool Classing 09/Jun/2011

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
2 (this release) 15/Oct/2012
(View details for release 1) 10/Jun/2011

Training packages that include this qualification

Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 363312 Wool Classer 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 4613-11 Wool Classer 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0501 Agriculture 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 511 Certificate IV 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Sheep 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Wool Classer 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 363312 Wool Classer 01/Apr/2022 
ANZSCO Identifier 399917 Wool Classer 04/Nov/201131/Mar/2022
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 4613-11 Wool Classer 04/Nov/2011 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0501 Agriculture 04/Nov/2011 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 511 Certificate IV 10/Jun/2011 
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Modification History

Release 

TP Version 

Comments 

2

AHC10v4

Equivalent imported Units updated

1

AHC10

Initial release

Description

This qualification is a specialist wool classing qualification for wool classers and enables them to apply for registration with AWEX Ltd. as a professional Australian wool classer.

Licensing and Registration 

This qualification is the minimum mandatory requirement for persons wishing to apply to the Australian Wool Exchange Ltd for registration as an Australian Wool Classer.

Pathways Information

Qualification pathways 

Pathways into the qualification 

Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation or Certificate III in Advanced Wool Handling.

Pathways from the qualification 

Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, Diploma of Agriculture.

Australian Apprenticeships 

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.

Job roles 

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

Australian Wool Classer

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Refer to Description

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements 

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. Credit for this qualification may come from completion of Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation or Certificate III in Advanced Wool Handling.

Employability Skills Summary

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY 

Employability Skill 

Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include :

Communication

  • Interpreting the needs of internal/external customers
  • Applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements
  • Sharing information

Teamwork

  • Working as an individual and a member of a team
  • Working with diverse individuals and groups

Problem-solving

  • Showing independence and initiative in identifying problems
  • Testing assumptions and taking context into account

Initiative and enterprise

  • Adapting to new situations
  • Identifying opportunities that might not be obvious to others
  • Generating a range of options in response to workplace matters

Planning and organising

  • Collecting analysing and organising information
  • Being appropriately resourceful
  • Taking initiative and making decisions within workplace role.
  • Participating in continuous improvement and planning processes
  • Determining or applying required resources
  • Allocating people and other resources to tasks and workplace requirements
  • Adapting resource allocations to cope with contingencies

Self-management

  • Taking responsibility at the appropriate level

Learning

  • Taking responsibility at the appropriate level

Technology

  • Using technology and related workplace equipment
  • Using basic technology skills
  • Applying OHS knowledge when using technology

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules 

Completion of twelve (12) core units.

CORE UNITS 

Occupational Health and Safety 

Unit code 

Unit title 

AHCOHS401A

Maintain occupational health and safety (OHS) processes

First Aid 

Unit code 

Unit title 

HLTFA301C

Apply first aid

Wool 

Unit code 

Unit title 

AHCWOL301A

Appraise wool using industry descriptions

AHCWOL303A

Prepare wool based on its characteristics

AHCWOL304A

Prepare fleece wool for classing

AHCWOL305A

Prepare skirtings and oddments

AHCWOL307A

Document a wool clip

AHCWOL401A

Determine wool classing strategies

AHCWOL403A

Prepare for, implement and review wool harvesting, clip preparation and classing

AHCWOL404A

Establish work routines and manage wool harvesting and preparation staff

AHCWOL405A

Class fleece wool

Work 

Unit code 

Unit title 

AHCWRK401A

Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures