Participants learning how to maintain handpieces at a novice shearing course at Tungamah, Victoria.
AWI funds shearing and wool handling training courses to attract and retain new entrants into the wool harvesting industry, build the capacity and longevity of existing staff, and increase returns to woolgrowers through improved clip preparation practices.
AWI regularly funds and supports hands-on practical in-shed training for shearers and wool handlers to attract and retain new workers, as well as increase workers' productivity, skills and professionalism.
There has been a concerted effort to run extra novice and improver training, funded by AWI and several state governments. In Victoria and South Australia, the training is provided by the Shearing Contractors Association of Australia Shearer Woolhandler Training Inc (SCAA SWTI).
All the training aligns with nationally recognised qualifications and are designed to meet industry standards and needs.
AWI thanks all the woolgrowers who provide their facilities and sheep, and all the other organisations and individuals that lend their time and resources to help run this training.
