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 met the individuals training needs. These resources are also designed to met 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.

Three Hard Copy Resources:

• Are you getting a cut? - Poster Guide to Grinding and Sharpening Combs and Cutters
• The Five Pillars of Shearing - Flip booklet outlining Shearing Principles and Positions
• A Team Approach to Wool Handling - Flip booklet outline Wool Handling Principles

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