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Agriculture + Horticulture
Beginners Sheep Shearing (machine)
Course

Beginners Sheep Shearing (machine)

Cumbria
Introductory
Sheep Shearing Tracey Jackson

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Multiple dates available May to July 2026 Short Course In person

Overview

This is a TWO-DAY, BEGINNER Machine Shearing course, it is suitable for Beginners, Blue & Bronze Seals. Course times are 9:00-17:00 each day. 16 years and over. Course cost is £230 plus VAT = £276. This course will provide you with a basic knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety in setting up and maintaining your equipment. Handling techniques for both sheep welfare, and for your personal safety. As well as being guided through a step-by-step shearing pattern with the support of an experienced British Wool shearing instructor.

Agriculture + Horticulture
Introductory

Beginners Sheep Shearing (machine)

Various dates available

At a glance

  • Monday, 18 May '26 2 days, Ladyswood House, Roundthorn, Penrith, CA11 8SJ
  • Monday, 1 June '26 2 days, Dyke Farm, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RN
  • Monday, 8 June '26 2 days, Kitcrag, Selside, Kendal, LA8 9EW
  • Wednesday, 10 June '26 2 days, Fell End Farm, Scorton, Preston, PR3 1DA
  • Saturday, 4 July '26 2 days, Stockdale Farm, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9LD
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