This two day course takes those who are new to the shearing industry and gives them a general understanding of wool shed operations and teaches the basics needed for wool handling. It also allows participants to achieve unit standards once a logbook of work experience is completed.

This course costs $20 and all equipment is supplied.

Our friendly and experienced tutors will have you understanding the importance of a wool shed set up and its operations and your role and responsibilities within the team. You will learn how to pick up and throw a fleece, use a sweep and understand wool characteristics and faults.

By the end of the course you will know how to set up a wool shed and be able to prepare wool under supervision.

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If you are interested and want to enrol please contact your local regional training manager for more information or call freephone on 0800 496 657