South Regional TAFE
Certificate II in Shearing
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)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.
Delivery mode
South Regional TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
- 59 Fortune Street, Narrogin, WA
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
- WA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the WA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Career opportunities
The Certificate II in Shearing will prepare you for the following roles.
Livestock Transporter
A Livestock Transporter is responsible for moving animals from their farm or agricultural facility to saleyards, markets or other destinations. You...
Sheep Shearer
A Sheep Shearer removes wool from sheep. You might use machine shears or hand held blades and you may be responsible for maintaining your shearing...
Sheep Shearing Trainer
A Sheep Shearing Trainer supervises a team of shearers and ensures their skills meet industry standards. You might train new shearers or assist exp...
Wool Classer
A Wool Classer works in a shearing shed to classify wool ready for market. You’ll appraise wool according to qualities such as strength, thickness,...
Farmhand
Farmhands assist with the daily work on farms including looking after livestock and tending to crops. You’ll help out with a range of tasks to keep...
Station Hand
A station hand is hired to help with the daily duties on a large agricultural property. Your work will depend a lot on the type of station you’re w...
Production Worker
A Production Worker plays a vital role in manufacturing and production settings, handling tasks such as assembling products, operating machinery, a...
About South Regional TAFE
South Regional TAFE delivers high-quality, accredited vocational education and training that is flexible enough to meet clients' workplace and lifestyle commitments. Our extensive facilities and workshops allow us to offer training that is responsive and relevant due to the professional relationships we have across commercial sectors to ensure that training is benchmarked to industry standard.
