This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
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In Australia, a full time Farrier generally earns $1,356 per week ($70,512 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.
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The number of people working in this industry has remained stable in recent years. There are currently 1,000 people working as a Farrier in Australia compared to 920 five years ago. Farriers may find work across all regions of Australia but are usually busier in rural and regional areas.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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A Certificate IV in Farriery is an ideal qualification if you’re planning to start a career as a Farrier. This course covers topics such as hoof care, horse handling, horseshoe construction, welding and hoof trimming. You’ll also study a range of business skills suitable for setting up your own farrier business.
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A Farrier looks after horses’ hooves including preparing their feet and applying horse shoes. You might assess hooves for health issues and trim or treat any problem areas. Farriers make horse shoes by shaping metal to fit the hoof using heating and hand tools. You’ll fit the shoes and nail them to horses’ hooves.
Farriers need excellent horse handling skills and should be skilled at hoof care. You’ll need excellent attention to detail and should be able to handle any problem behaviours during treatment and fitting. Farriers should have good customer service skills and be able to communicate well with clients. It’s important that you are flexible and you may have to work irregular hours.
