WA Muresk - Crutching School - March 25
Our Crutching Schools are designed for learners to provide the basic skills of crutching and correct positioning. The aim is to create a pathway to obtaining ongoing employment in crutching and/or assist with grower needs for crutching during wool harvesting.
Novice Courses are 2 day live-in, shed based, practical training taught by leading industry trainers. These courses are fully funded by Australian Wool Innovation and are offered at no cost to eligible participants.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Over 16 years of age - if under 17 years must provide a letter of guardianship
- If still at school, must be planning to leave school in the next 2-3 months and have a contracting team or work lined up or be from a farming family that has crutching requirements
Crutching Workshops are suitable for participants ranging from wool handlers looking to learn new skills in crutching & farm workers wanting to gain experience in crutching. Whilst we can take a new entrant that has no experience, priority is given to those working in the industry who have an opportunity for work.
You will learn about a range of skills such as handling sheep for crutching, requirements specific to crutching & using equipment such as grinding combs, cutters & setting up a handpiece and correct body positioning.
Details:
- Location: Muresk Institute, Northam
- Date: Monday March 25 - Tuesday March 26
- Trainers: Kevin Gellatly and Amanda Davis
