Sheep Shearing

Overview

Participants will learn how to set equipment, handle sheep and develop shearing techniques.  The Course is accredited by the British Wool Marketing Board.

Who is the Course for?

  • Farmers at all levels beginner, intermediate or advanced.
  • (Blue, bronze, silver and gold seals can be achieved).

Course Content

  • Setting shearing equipment
  • Maintenance of shearing equipment
  • Handling the ewe
  • Shearing technique

Next Course Dates

Course datesLocation
20 - 21 MaySaintfield
24 – 25 MayMaguiresbridge
31 May – 1 June       Claudy
3 – 4 JuneDraperstown
7 – 8 JuneCAFRE - Glenwherry
10 – 11 JuneCastlederg
14 – 15 JuneKilcoo
17 – 18 JuneBallycastle
21 – 22 JuneGlenariff

How to Apply

Download an application form

Alternatively send an enquiry to the short course team.


Fact File

Course Location:

Greenmount and various other locations

Course Duration:

2 days

Course Manager:

Kevin O'Donnell

Contact Details:

kevin.o'donnell@dardni.gov.uk

enquiries@cafre.ac.uk

Telephone:

028 9442 6704 (Use 048 9442 6704 from RoI)

Text Phone:

028 9052 4420