National Certificate: Wool and Mohair Handling NQF 2

National Certificate: Wool and Mohair Handling NQF 2

The qualification provides learners with the opportunity to gain competence in Wool and Mohair handling and will facilitate their securing employment in the industry. For those who are already employed in a Fibre handling facility, the multi-skilling that the qualification offers will open up a career path in the industry.

A learner achieving this qualification will be able to work effectively and productively within the Wool and Mohair handling industry knowing:

• The structure of the Wool and Mohair fibre industry.
• The health and safety practices for fibre handling.
• The receiving and registration of Wool and Mohair.
• The inspection and sampling of Wool and Mohair fibre bales.
• The compression and storage of Wool and Mohair bales.
• The blending of Wool and Mohair fibres.
• The application of quality assurance in Wool and Mohair handling.
• The displaying of Wool and Mohair fibre samples for auctioning.

  The qualification will facilitate multiskilling, which in turn, will have a positive impact on the efficiency and productivity of the fibre handling facilities.