Earning Criteria

• Complete the Introduction to wool processing course on the Woolmark Learning Centre.
• Explain how wool is manufactured from a greasy raw fibre into worsted and woollen yarn.
• Identify the different ways yarn can be woven or knitted and how this affects the end product.
• Describe the processes used to dye and finish wool and the environmentally-responsible options associated with each process.
• Explain the garment faults that can occur during processing and how to best prevent them.
• Understand the importance of the quality assurance behind the Woolmark brand.
• Identify different Merino wool innovations and how these can be used to enhance products made from wool.