Registered Migration Australia

Shearer

ANZSCO 361211




Description

Removes wool and hair from sheep, goats, alpacas and other animals.

 

Skill Level

3

 

 

Occupation Lists

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Group: 3612 Shearers

 

 

Description

remove wool and hair from sheep, goats, alpacas and other animals.

 

 

Tasks

  • selecting and preparing shearing equipment
  • catching and positioning animals for shearing
  • shearing and removing wool and hair from animals
  • identifying contaminated fibre and injured, infected and diseased animals
  • treating skin cuts
  • returning shorn animals to let-out pens for counting and checking
  • may service, maintain and repair shearing equipment
  • may shear stud animals with hand shears or special combs

 

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

 

 

Occupations in this Group

  • 361211 Shearer

 

Sources: www.abs.gov.au and DIBP