This is a three-day course open to Junior - Senior level shearers to gain confidence and better their skills in the shearing industry. The course will involve networking opportunities with like-minded people, team bonding activities, goal-setting, and also cover instruction and practical training in the following: 

• Health and safety in the Industry and woolshed environment

• Animal welfare and animal handling 

• Team work

• Comb selection and gear experting

• Grinding (sharpening) combs and cutters 

• A high level of instruction on pattern, and helping improve quality and tallies

• Practical assessment for the National Certificate in 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.

Limited accommodation is available. Meals will be provided (anyone with special dietary requirements must bring their own food) and, you will need to arrange your own travel during the course.

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