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Shearing Industry Induction Overview

Shearer Industry Induction Training: Safety, Welfare and Workplace Conduct is a self-paced online program for new and aspiring shearers, and a useful refresher for current industry participants. Five modules cover health and safety (including shed safety), animal welfare and workplace conduct (including bullying, harassment and drug and alcohol use). Each includes interactive content, real-world scenarios and a knowledge test. Complete all modules and earn you certificate by watching the videos, agreeing to the related policies and passing the tests.

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Training Modules

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Module 1. Workplace Health & Safety

Understand your rights and obligations under Australian WHS legislation, including hazard identification, risk assessment, and emergency procedures in the shearing shed.

10 questions
15 min
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Module 2: Ag Card Safety Training

This Ag Card Training module gives you a visual overview of practical safety work methods in the wool shed.

10 questions
5 min
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Module 3. Bullying, Harassment & Discrimination

Learn what harassment and bullying look like at work and how to speak up safely so everyone can do their job with respect.

10 questions
15 min
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Module 4. Drugs & Alcohol in The Workplace

Understand the importance of maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace to ensure the safety of all employees in the shearing industry.

10 questions
15 min
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Module 5. Animal Welfare

Learn about the requirements for the humane treatment of sheep during shearing and crutching, built around the Australian Government-endorsed Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines – Sheep.

10 questions
15 min
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