OverviewAbout this course
Start your sheep shearing adventure by learning how to handle, catch, position and crutch sheep as a beginner. Whether you're new or revisiting, this course imparts safe crutching methods, underscores animal welfare, and highlights teamwork in the shearing shed.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Identify and comply with animal welfare standards
Prepare handpieces and downtubes for machine shearing
Prepare combs and cutters for crutching and shearing
Perform crutching
Follow workplace health and safety protocols
Work in a team environment in the shearing shed
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment
A pathway to further study in shearing
Experience handling sheep in a safe and ethical manner
Knowledge of animal welfare practices
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
- There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
You must wear enclosed footwear and work clothing that covers your body during the course and assessments.
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
A strong work ethic
A reasonable level of fitness to manage the physical demands of the role
The ability to work as part of a team
A willingness to travel and spend time away from home
A willingness to work in remote areas
Vaccination against Q fever and other zoonotic diseases
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: novice shearer, wool handler, wool presser, sheep 'penner-up' and sheep farmhand.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Statement of Attainment in Basic Sheep Shearing does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study3 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study2 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Apply animal welfare principles to handling and husbandry of livestockAHCLSK217
Crutch sheepAHCSHG201
Prepare handpiece and downtube for machine shearingAHCSHG206
Undertake basic shearing and crutching AHCSHG210
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