This 10-day course will allow you to develop the skills and knowledge to be able to: • prepare handpieces and down tubes for machine shearing • grind combs and cutters • undertake basic shearing and crutching • apply animal welfare principles to the handling of sheep • recognise and report hazards in the workplace • pen sheep, handle wool from the board, throw fleeces and skirt • in the second week students with more advanced skills may be able to commence
The SCAA is supporting a petition in relation to lobbying the NSW Government to provide or subsidise adequate and affordable accommodation for country patients referred to city hospitals for treatment. There is a stark reality that one day members may need to be referred to a city hospital and this comes at a great expenses in terms of accommodation and […]
Dear SCAA Member It is with great sadness that I have to inform the SCAA community of the passing of a long time SCAA Committee member, John McRae (Armidale, NSW). John was an invaluable member of the SCAA Committee for several decades and has left a lasting legacy through his commitment to the Association and […]
Shear Outback; The Australian Shearers’ Hall of Fame honours exceptional shearers within the Australian shearing industry and is accepting nominations for the induction of shearing legends. Nominations close the 31st August 2014. Induction celebrations will occur over Easter Weekend in 2015 (4th & 5th April). Download media release for details