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Shearing courses
Learner Shearing Courses
- Learner shearing courses are four day courses.
- Previous experience is an advantage but is not essential.
- Learners are required to provide own gear, transport and lunches.
- The course fee is NZD $100 and includes the Shearing Handbook.
- Overseas trainees or those funded by other providers including WINZ
NZD $170.
- Fees are to be paid prior to, or at the commencement of, the course.
- To register please phone 0800 496 657.
- North Island course schedule
- South Island course schedule
Level 2, 3, 4 (Adv) Shearing Courses
- NZD $120 for New Zealand trainees
- NZD $320 for overseas trainees or those funded by other providers
including WINZ
- NZD $50 for competition courses
- Fees are to be paid at least 10 days prior to course starting date.
- To register please phone 0800 496 657.
- North Island course schedule
- South Island course schedule
Course Criteria
Meat and Wool Innovation shearing courses are subject to the following
requirements:
- Level 4 (Snr) - shearing approximately 250 or more per day
- Level 3 (Int) - shearing approximately 150 – 200 per day
- Level 2 (Jnr) - shearing approximately 50 – 150 per day
Please Note:
All June and July courses will be using "winter combs." Spline
drives are compulsory.
The Level 2 course is not for raw novices. These trainees should
receive their initial instruction from their local Regional Training
Co-ordinator (courses arranged by Federated
Farmers or local contacts in each district) or should be capable
of shearing 50 – 100 sheep per day.
Trade and in-shed instruction
For details on these courses or to arrange an in-shed course contact
your local Regional Training Co-ordinator
or Provincial Shearing Instructor.
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