Sheep Shearing for Beginners
Three day course
Gain new skills in sheep shearing.
This course covers the instruction and practice of shearing, including preparation and care of machines and presentation of wool for sale.
Course details
| Dates & Location | Wednesday 15th May - Friday 17th May 2024 9.00 - 17.00 Plumpton College Campus |
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| Duration | 3 Days |
| Costs | £315 |
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course.
You will be required to wear a waterproof coat, waterproof leggings or trousers and wellington boots.
You will need to bring a note pad and pen.
Minimum age 16.
Facilities
Come and discover our excellent agriculture facilities at Plumpton - set in the backdrop of the beautiful South Downs. You’ll find the latest state of the art equipment plus all the different types of farmland for you to experience here at Plumpton.
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