New Zealand Certificate in Wool Harvesting (Level 3)
Strands in Strong Wool Shearing, and Fine and Mid Micron Wool Shearing
65 credits – NZQA ref 4153
New Zealand Certificate in Woolshed Skills (Level 3)
Strands in Wool Handling, and Wool Pressing
40 credits – NZQA ref 4112
New Zealand Certificate in Wool Technology and Classing (Level 4)
60 credits – NZQA ref 4113
Dag and crutch sheep (Level 3)
3 credits – NZQA ref 40148
Shear sheep safely unassisted (Level 3)
3 credits – NZQA ref 40149
Shear crossbred sheep at commercial through-put rate (Level 3)
30 credits – NZQA ref 40150
Perform wool handling tasks in a team environment (Level 3)
20 credits – NZQA ref 40151
Pen up sheep, prepare a wool press and press wool safely (Level 3)
25 credits – NZQA ref 40152
Introduction to Shearing (Level 3)
6 credits – NZQA ref 5068
Shearing Essentials (Junior) (Level 3)
30 credits – NZQA ref 5066
Wool Handling Fundamentals (Level 3)
20 credits – NZQA ref 5067
Wool Pressing Skills (Level 3)
25 credits – NZQA ref 5065
To ensure timely processing of pre-moderation, consent to assess, microcredential support and programme endorsement applications before the disestablishment of Muka Tangata, we encourage providers to submit all relevant assessment materials and applications by October 3, 2025.
We will continue to process applications after this date, but we cannot guarantee they will be completed before Muka Tangata finishes operations on 19 December 2025. Any in-flight submissions will be handed over to the newly established Industry Skills Board for completion.
We encourage you to contact us at the earliest opportunity if you have any questions about this, or want to discuss any proposed submissions.
