Earning Criteria

• Complete the Wool fibre science course
• Differentiate the properties of wool from other fibres.
• Describe the structure of the wool fibre and the complex components that make up its structure.
• Understand the physics of the fibre and the relationship between the physical properties and the fibre structure.
• Understand the complex chemistry of the wool fibre and its impact on the behaviour of the fibre during processing and wear.
• Describe the benefits of wool in terms of comfort, ease of wear, safety, appearance and versatility.