Sheep Shearing

This is a two day practical course is for anyone whishing to learn to shear sheep, or those with experience can take a more advanced course to hone their skills. The trainees will be taught how to prepare for shearing, shear to industry best practice and how to manage post shearing.

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Course prerequisite: None for the introductory level course. A strong back is helpful.

Certificating Body: British Wool Board 

Course Length: 2 day

Course Times: 9.30am to 4.00pm or to suit client.

Instructor: Various

Cost: on application

Venue: Various or to suit client

Maximum Trainees: 6

What the course will cover:

Day 1

• Introductions, risk assessment and introduction to equipment.
• Demonstration 1 – shearing and wool preparation.
• Student practice.
• Demonstration 2.
• Student practice.
• Questions and answers.

Day 2

• Introduction and risk assessment.
• Demonstration 1.
• Student practice.
• Demonstration 2.
• Student practice.
• Demonstration 3.
• Student practice.
• Safe storage of equipment.
• Questions and answers.

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