This is a two-day training course which will cover instruction and practical training in the following:

•    Health and safety in the industry
•     Animal welfare and animal handling
•    Teamwork
•    Hand piece set up and comb selection
•    Machine and handpiece maintenance
•    Grinding equipment
•    Basic wool handling
•    All crutching methods
•    Introduction to shearing

Upon successful completion and depending on the level achieved, the participant will be awarded a Nationally and Internationally recognised Elite Wool Industry Training  “Blue Seal” Certificate.

Please note that the outline, duration and image for each course are a guide only. Please contact the training provider for more information.

Elite Wool Industry Training : Organisation Events

Please note : These shearing courses are available across Wales, please contact  Siwan Jones at Coleg Cambria  to discuss date availability etc.

PLEASE NOTE THE APPLICATION WINDOW HAS NOW CLOSED FOR 2025. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES PLEASE CONTACT THE PROVIDER DIRECT OR FARMING CONNECT ON 03456 000 813. THANK YOU.

The following Training Providers are available to deliver this course:

Coleg Cambria Llysfasi

Contact name:
Sam Bampton / Siwan Jones


Telephone number:
01978 267185


Email address:
sam.bampton@cambria.ac.uk / siwan.jones@cambria.ac.uk


Website address:
www.cambria.ac.uk


Postal address:
Ruthin Road, Llysfasi, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 2LB


Area covered:
North Wales


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