This will be a two - day practical course for all ability levels. 

For wool - handlers of all experience levels. 

  • Health & Safety 

  • Wool terminology

  • Practical Training in wool - handling

  • Packing (or pressing) and stitching woolsacks 

  • Preparation guidelines for Full Wool

  • Non-technical exercises

  • Theory exercises

  • Nutrition

  • Mental health

  • Practical assessment for Certificate in Wool - Handling 

*Please note this is a wool industry recognised certificate which will help you to apply for wool handling jobs overseas where you will need to gain a working visa.

PLEASE NOTE THE APPLICATION WINDOW HAS NOW CLOSED FOR 2025. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES PLEASE CONTACT THE PROVIDER DIRECT OR FARMING CONNECT ON 03456 000 813. THANK YOU.

Coleg Cambria Llysfasi

Contact name:
Sam Bampton / Siwan Jones


Telephone number:
01978 267185


Email address:
sam.bampton@cambria.ac.uk / siwan.jones@cambria.ac.uk


Website address:
www.cambria.ac.uk


Postal address:
Ruthin Road, Llysfasi, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 2LB


Area covered:
North Wales

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