WHEN: 1-12 August 2022
WHERE: Tirlta Station – Broken Hill
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
Please see flyer for details on how to register.