This is a two-day beginner woolhandling course which will cover instruction and practical training in the following:
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Health and Safety in the Industry and Woolshed environment
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Animal Welfare and Animal Handling
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Team Work
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Preparation guidelines for crossbred - full wool/2nd shear
An Online Animal Welfare & Calm Sheep Handling Course will be sent to you by email and is a requirement for everyone to complete before coming.
Your local district "Mayoral Taskforce for Jobs" may be able to help with some funding towards the course. Conditions do apply further information link: https://mtfj.co.nz/youth-employmentless