Agriculture and Nature Conservation Primary Agriculture

Shearing Shed Preparation For Wool Harvesting Training

SAQA US 116062 | NQF 2 | Credits 3 | Duration 1 Day
From $691 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to prepare a shearing shed for efficient and safe wool harvesting. Learners will understand the importance of correct preparation to ensure animal welfare, wool quality, and compliance with industry standards.

Learning Outcomes

  • Prepare the shearing shed and equipment according to wool harvesting standards.
  • Demonstrate correct handling and care of sheep before and during shearing.
  • Apply health, safety, and hygiene protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Evaluate the condition of shearing equipment and perform basic maintenance.
  • Implement wool classing and packing procedures to maintain wool quality.
  • Apply animal welfare principles during shed preparation and shearing operations.

Target Audience

This course is intended for wool harvesters, shearing shed hands, farm supervisors, and anyone involved in the preparation and operation of a shearing shed in the wool industry.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment. However, learners should have basic literacy and numeracy skills.

Course Outline

Day 1: Shearing Shed Preparation for Wool Harvesting

Objectives:
• Understand the importance of preparing the shearing shed for efficient and hygienic wool harvesting.
• Identify and set up essential equipment and facilities required for shearing operations.
• Apply safety protocols and biosecurity measures to protect workers and animals.
• Demonstrate correct procedures for wool classing and storage preparation.

Topics:
• Overview of wool harvesting standards and SAQA unit standard requirements.
• Shearing shed layout and essential infrastructure (pens, boards, chutes).
• Equipment preparation: shearing machines, handpieces, combs, cutters, and sharpening.
• Hygiene and biosecurity: cleaning protocols, waste disposal, and pest control.
• Safety procedures: personal protective equipment (PPE), emergency equipment, and safe handling of sheep.
• Wool classing preparation: sorting tables, bins, and documentation.
• Storage and packaging: baling, labeling, and inventory management.
• Practical demonstration and hands-on shed setup exercise.

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

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20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
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75 35% off
100 40% off

3% off per 5 delegates, up to 40% for 100+

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