Sheep Shearing Trainer Courses
A Sheep Shearing Trainer supervises shearers, training them in skills, animal handling, and equipment use while ensuring industry standards are met.
AI Exposure
Low
Core skills such as social intelligence and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).
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How do I become a Sheep Shearing Trainer
Get qualified to work as a Sheep Shearing Trainer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
AHC21316
Duration
2 weeks - 12 months
Study mode
On Campus, Traineeship
The AHC21316 Certificate II in Shearing is a hands-on course that brings your shearing skills and technique to a professional level. Over 18 weeks of study you’ll learn how to prepare and sharpen grind combs and cutters, as well as crutch and shear different breeds of sheep. Graduate able to shear at least 40 adult merino sheep or 50 adult crossbred sheep per day — the minimum standard for a novice shearer.
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Duration
2 weeks - 12 months
Study mode
On Campus, Traineeship
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AHC42216
The AHC42216 Certificate IV in Shearing Contracting is for qualified shearers needing business and leaderships skills to employ shearers and arrange contracted work teams. This nationally recognised qualification covers: animal welfare, shearing team operations and wages, first aid and safety, shearing supervision, small business management, advanced shearing techniques.
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How much does a Sheep Shearing Trainer earn?
In Australia, a full time Sheep Shearing Trainer generally earns $1,500 per week ($78,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Sheep Shearing Trainer?
There are currently 6,500 people in the shearing industry in Australia and a small percentage of them work as a Sheep Shearing Trainer. Employment in this industry has grown strongly over the last five years. Sheep Shearing Trainers will usually find work in rural and regional areas of Australia.
Source: The Labour Market Information Portal – 2019 Occupation Projections
How do I become a Sheep Shearing Trainer?
A Certificate IV in Shearing Contracting is a great qualification if you’re planning a career as a Sheep Shearing Trainer. You’ll learn the business and leadership skills required to employ shearers and arrange contracted work teams. This course covers topics including animal welfare, shearing team operations and advanced shearing techniques.
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A Sheep Shearing Trainer supervises a team of shearers and ensures their skills meet industry standards. You might train new shearers or assist experienced members of your crew to develop new techniques. Sheep Shearing Trainers can train others in handling animals and using machine shears, hand held blades and other shearing equipment. You might teach new shearers about shearing shed operations and animal welfare issues.
A Sheep Shearing Trainer needs excellent leadership skills and should be able to communicate with everyone in their team. Shearing requires a lot of manual labour and heavy lifting so it’s important that you are able to meet the physical demands of the role. You’ll need to be skilled at handling animals and using shearing equipment.
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