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Shearing has always been the backbone of the Australian wool industry but these days with reports that wool production and prices are falling, the number of skilled shearers has also been falling. Efforts are being made to attract new recruits into the industry. This includes training courses from around the country and new developments into making the job easier and less demanding. Shearing is a job well known for its extremely physically demanding conditions.
Shearers often travel long distances from property to property to work during
the shearing season. It is not commonly known, but shearing also provides many
opportunities to travel internationally. Many countries like America and New
Zealand require extra shear hands. Also, some lucky shearers are able to travel
and enter into international shearing competitions. This year the World Shearing
Championships were held in Bjerkreim, Norway and the next World Shearing
Championships are to be held in Llanelwedd, Wales in 2010. New developments in shearing practises like the handy-sheer, shearing platforms and upright shearing, have reduced the risk of getting shearing related injuries such as back pain and sore wrists. The Shear Ezy is a portable machine designed to assist the shearer to efficiently sheer the sheep whilst in an upright position and to produce fleece ready for chasing.
Most training is on the job, although there are some courses available through TAFE that provide structured learning. Courses also have the benefit of instructing on the newest shearing techniques. TAFE NSW Western Institute offers a Shearing Certificate, where students can develop technical and manual skills commonly used in shearing. It is suitable for existing rural workers and shearing shed staff who want to develop their skills.
If you are interested in competitive shearing then visit Australia's National Shearing and Woolhandling Competition Committee.
To enrol in a Shearing course visit TAFE.
To buy an Shear Ezy Machine visit the Peak Hill Industries.
