Course Description

The SA 5 day novice shearing and woolhandling 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 $36 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 SA 5 day novice shearing and woolhandling 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. 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.