Course Description

The AHCSS00192 Introduction to the Wool Harvesting Industry Skill Set is a 5 day novice shearing and wool handling 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. COURSE FEE GUIDE: Concession Student Fee: $105 Funded Student Fee: $180 Full Fee Student: $450 Extra Cost for Course Materials: $60 COURSE DURATION: 5 Days ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: None PRE-REQUISITES: Minimum Age 16 and reasonable level of fitness DELIVERY LOCATIONS: Statewide across South Australia The AHCSS00192 Introduction to the Wool Harvesting Industry Skill Set 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. 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.