Certificate III in Shearing
Get qualified to shear at least 120 adult Merino sheep or 140 adult crossbred sheep per day, and you'll be set for an exciting career working as a shearer anywhere in Australia.
This nationally recognised and accredited qualification will give you the skills and knowledge to shear sheep to a superior standard, focusing on enhanced quality and speed, at 120 adult Merino sheep or 140 adult crossbred sheep ore more per day.
Your training covers the technical expertise to shear accurately and efficiently, as well as other key areas such as understanding animal welfare, equipment use and maintenance, and workplace health and safety.
These advanced skills provide you with the skills necessary to work effectively in shearing operations anywhere in Australia.
Training option
- Low fee
Industry area
- Agriculture, Animals, Science and the Environment
Study areas
- Agriculture
- Animal Studies
Course ID
- National ID: AHC32925
- WA State ID: BKD8
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
You will have the skills and knowledge to shear sheep to a professional standard with increased speed and accuracy, with knowledge of how the Shearing Industry works, wool quality and Work Health and Safety.
Delivery location
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
This nationally recognised and accredited qualification will give you the skills and knowledge to shear sheep to a superior standard, focusing on enhanced quality and speed, at 120 adult Merino sheep or 140 adult crossbred sheep ore more per day.
Your training covers the technical expertise to shear accurately and efficiently, as well as other key areas such as understanding animal welfare, equipment use and maintenance, and workplace health and safety.
These advanced skills provide you with the skills necessary to work effectively in shearing operations anywhere in Australia.
Training option
- Low fee
Industry area
- Agriculture, Animals, Science and the Environment
Study areas
- Agriculture
- Animal Studies
Course ID
- National ID: AHC32925
- WA State ID: BKD8
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
You will have the skills and knowledge to shear sheep to a professional standard with increased speed and accuracy, with knowledge of how the Shearing Industry works, wool quality and Work Health and Safety.
Delivery location
You will have the skills and knowledge to shear sheep to a professional standard with increased speed and accuracy, with knowledge of how the Shearing Industry works, wool quality and Work Health and Safety.
Locations
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
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Disclaimer
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.
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