Shearing and Woolhandling School
The Gnowangerup Training Centre, in conjunction with Great Southern TAFE, have conducted very successful Shearing and Woolhandling Schools
The school outline included:
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Correct techniques for shearing-developing a regular and efficient ‘pattern’
- Handpiece maintenance and rebuilds
- Effective and efficient grinding of combs and cutters
- Shedhanding and roustabout techniques and practices
- Experience and knowledge in the shearing and woolhandling industry being passed on
The Gnowangerup Training Centre is proposing to conduct four of these schools in 2008:
The centre is seeking expressions of interest from people who would be keen to participate in such a course. It would be held at the Gnowangerup Training Centre, formerly Gnowangerup Agricultural School.
Upon registration there is a $50 deposit that is required to be paid. Click here for booking form. Click here for booking form
There is the option of course participants being able to board overnight in the residential facilities with all meals provided.
To make the Shearing School work a minimum of 10 participants is required, with a maximum of 12.
The cost to participants would be as follows:
- TAFE fees- $10 per day
- Accommodation and Meals- $30 per day
- These fees can be paid directly to the Gnowangerup Training Centre
Any interested people who would like to attend the proposed Shearing School are asked to contact the Gnowangerup Training Centre, as soon as possible to register their interest.
To register and for any further information please contact the Gnowangerup Training Centre 98272333, or the Manager Greg Hunt 0427087829.