WA Broomehill - Novice Shearing Course - April 7-11, 2025
Our Novice Shearing Courses are designed for learner shearers to provide a solid introduction to shearing and create a pathway to obtaining ongoing employment.
This Novice Course is 5 day shed based, practical training taught by leading industry trainers. This course is fully funded by Australian Wool Innovation and is offered at no cost to eligible participants.
Eligibility Criteria:
Over 18 years of age: if between 16-18 years must have an approved guardian on the course
This Novice Course is suitable for participants ranging from wool handlers looking to learn new skills in shearing & farm workers wanting to gain experience in shearing and crutching to early learner shearers wanting training. Whilst we can take a new entrant that has no experience, priority is given to those working in the industry.
You will learn about a range of skills such as handling sheep for sheep shearing, requirements specific to shearing & using equipment such as grinding combs, cutters & setting up a handpiece and maintaining your health & wellbeing for the shearing.
Details:
- Location: West Broomehill, WA
- Date: Monday April 7 to Friday 11
- Trainers: Todd Wegner & Damien Boyle
- Important: this course is not live-in and accommodation is not provided - you will need to live or have your own accommodation nearby and transport to travel each day to the property
To be considered as a participant for this Novice Course you must complete this form.
