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:

http://www.blsst.co.nz

Value:

Previous awards have generally been given in the region of $3,000 - $5,000 (per award).

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Bashford-Nicholls Trust Vocational Study Scholarships

Provided by:

Royce Nicholls Trust/Margaret Bashford Trust

Website:

https://bashford-nicholls.org.nz/

Value:

$1,000

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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

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

Sources

NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.

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