This is a 4-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
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 on the shearing or crutching course. less