During the previous four years training program AWI, with help from a number of contributing organizations and contractors, developed a series of interactive training DVD’s and innovative hard copy resources. By providing these resources AWI is seeking to provide tools for trainers and industry that allow targeted training to meet the individuals training needs. These resources are also designed to meet the literacy level of many in the wool harvesting industry.

These DVD resources are:

• Novice Shearing - Training for your future
• Improver/Professional Shearing - Refining your skills
• Wool Handling and Shed Skills - Making it easier
• Experting and Grinding - Obtaining the best from your gear
• Wool Industry Workouts - Exercise for shearers & wool handlers
• Crutching Techniques - Improving Productivity

Copies of the completed DVD's have been distributed through Registered Training Organisations (RTO's). They are also available by contacting AWI directly.

Hard Copy Resources:

• Are you getting a cut? - Poster Guide to Grinding and Sharpening Combs and Cutters (PDF 3.86Mb)
• The Five Pillars of Shearing - Flip booklet outlining Shearing Principles and Positions (PDF 3.73Mb)
• The Five Pillars of Shearing - Poster outlining Shearing Principles and Positions (PDF 745Kb)
• The Four Pillars of Wool Handling - Flip booklet outline Wool Handling Principles  (PDF 2.19Mb)
• The Four Pillars of Wool Handling - Poster outline Wool Handling Principles (PDF 868Kb)

These resources are available for downloading by clicking on the link above.