Shearing Shed Hand

Gardening, Farming, Animals & Environment

Areas Of Interest: Wool - Shearing, Handling & Classing

Certificate Level: Certificate III

Certificate Name: Certificate III in Advanced Wool Handling

Certificate Description: Shearing Shed Hands are part of the wool harvesting team along with shearers, wool classers and other shearing shed staff. Duties include specialist wool handling roles pressing wool into bales, sweeping the boards, and penning up sheep.

Code: AHC33116

Work Type: Nature & Recreation Practical & Manual

Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Apply animal welfare principles to handling and husbandry of livestock
Pen sheep
Carry out wool pressing
Prepare fleece wool for classing
Prepare skirtings and oddments
Prepare facilities for shearing and crutching
Perform shed duties
Comply with industry quality assurance requirements
Contribute to work health and safety processes
Prepare wool based on its characteristics OR
Press wool for a clip

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