22539VIC Course In Intro Shearing - TAS

COURSE DURATION: 5 day course in introductory shearing

Available in Tasmania

Course Description

This 5 day Course in Introductory Shearing course provides highly sought-after practical skills for the shearing environment, enabling you to become employable as a “learner” in commercial wool harvesting operations throughout Australia. The Course is suitable for participants ranging from those new to the shearing industry, to wool handlers looking to learn new skills in shearing & farm workers wanting to gain experience in shearing and crutching. COURSE FEE: $100 including materials PRE-REQUISITES: Minimum age 17 and reasonable level of fitness ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: None COURSE DURATION: 5 days WHERE TO FROM HERE: On completion of this course you can further your skills by undertaking pathways into AHC21316 Certificate II in Shearing, AHC32916 Certificate III in Shearing and AHC21416 Certificate II in Woolhandling where you will receive extra training and in-shed coaching to take you to a professional level, increasing tallies, shearing and woolhandling to a high quality. You will learn about a range of skills such as handling sheep for sheep shearing, requirements specific to shearing & using equipment such as grinding combs, cutters & setting up a handpiece, maintaining your health & wellbeing for the shearing industry & financial budgeting for seasonal workers. Throughout the course you will also be taught all aspects of wool handling, wool pressing & clip preparation to prepare you to go straight into the industry. GO TO OUR CONTACT PAGE TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST!