ANZSCO 842321

Wool Handler

Regulates the flow of sheep to be shorn, keeps the shearing shed clean and tidy, and assists with wool clip preparation.

Also known as: Shearing Shed Hand, Shearing Shed Worker

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Main tasks

  • Herds sheep into pens and keeps mobs separate during shearing
  • Monitors and maintains the supply of sheep to shearers
  • Spreads fleeces on skirting tables for classing, presses wool and brands bales
  • Maintains shearing shed cleanliness, including by removing wool waste and contaminants

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