This is a four-day beginner shearing course which will cover instruction and practical training in the following:
- Health and Safety in the Industry and Woolshed environment
- Animal Welfare and Animal Handling
- Team Work
- Handpiece set up and comb selection
- Machine and Handpiece Maintenance
- Grinding (sharpening) Combs and Cutters
- Basic Woolhandling
- Introduction to Woolpress and pressing
- All crutching methods
- Introductory Shearing
Basic woolhandling training is part of the programme. This will take place for short intervals during the first day of the course.
While not shearing, all students are expected to help with the wool flow and running of sheep.
Please bring your own food requirements.
Accommodation will not be provided and, you will need to arrange your own travel during the course.
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