New Zealand Certificate in Woolshed Skills
Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Subject area
Wool and Fibre Harvesting
Qualification
Check out Fees Free to see whether you are eligible for a year of fees-free study or two years industry training. Contact your provider to confirm your study options meet the criteria.
Entry requirements
The following legislation, guidelines, and subsequent amendments apply:
- Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
- Animal Welfare Act 1999
- New Zealand Wool Classers Association Good Practice Guidelines.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the wool industry with individuals who have the necessary skills and knowledge to safely and efficiently work in a woolshed.
Graduates will be able to work under limited supervision to carry out woolshed tasks in an appropriate and effective manner, ensuring product quality is maintained.
This qualification includes strands to recognise the specific skills and knowledge required for wool handlers and wool pressers.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Agriculture at this level can earn:
$50,000
Median earnings one year after study
$51,000
Median earnings two years after study
$57,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
70%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust
Provided by:
The Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust - Secretary
Website:
Value:
Previous awards have generally been given in the region of $3,000 - $5,000 (per award).
Bashford-Nicholls Trust Vocational Study Scholarships
Provided by:
Royce Nicholls Trust/Margaret Bashford Trust
Website:
https://bashford-nicholls.org.nz/
Value:
$1,000
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 691 111
Phone: (08) 00 20 80 20
Fax: (04) 801 9626
Email: info@primaryito.ac.nz
Web: http://www.primaryito.ac.nz
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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