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.

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

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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