• You love the outdoors and want a practical hands-on career in the Agriculture Industry.
• You want to be a Shearer.

Then this is the course for you.

To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must: 

• Enjoy practical / manual work. 

• Enjoy nature and the outdoors.

• Show a desire to work with animals.

• Have good communication skills. 

• Demonstrate good physical fitness and mobility.

• Show your ability to follow instructions.

• Demonstrate your ability to work independently as well as within a team. 

• Show your ability to cope with varied weather conditions outdoor (e.g., heat, rain, cold, wind). 

• Be able to follow Work Health and Safety procedures and respond to immediate safety risks. 

When you complete this course, you will be ready for a career in the Shearing Industry and be able to shear sheep to Novice Level. You will have the skills and knowledge to prepare handpieces for machine shearing, position and crutch sheep, maintain and service shearing equipment and assist with shearing shed activities.

Time Commitment – You will need to allocate appropriate time to complete this course. This includes attending classes on-site and/or online as outlined in the study mode; and undertake independent study outside of class hours, including private study, assessment preparation, research and complete assessment requirements. 

Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry:

• Respectful Communication - Interact with people from different backgrounds, share ideas effectively and build trust.
• Teamwork – Collaborate with others, show them respect, and be open to feedback.
• Problem Solving - There is always a solution. How do you respond to a challenge? If you spot a problem, we encourage you to ask questions, clarify as needed, and respond appropriately within your training.
• Initiative - Stay motivated, take proactive steps, and seek help when necessary.
• Planning - Manage time well. Knowing how to prioritise and completing your tasks efficiently are crucial for your success.
• Self-Management - Reflect on your performance. Reflection is a powerful tool for growth and success as a student at South Regional TAFE. Being a professional in the workplace can mean learning when to accept responsibility for your failures as often as your successes. This is how we learn!
• Learning – Recognise what your strengths already are. Then embrace all the new knowledge and experience from your South Regional TAFE journey to grow as a student. Some of the skills you will learn include:
  • Animal welfare
  • Shear and crutch sheep
  • Maintenance and use of shearing equipment
  • Work Health and Safety
  • Environmentally sustainable work practices
• Technology - Adapt to new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning.