Northern Rivers News
Jillaroos, jackaroos and their pups undergo specialised TAFE training for future farmers and their work dogs
Australia’s future farmers and their working dogs are being given specialised training, in an effort to train up enthusiastic young people for long-term careers in agriculture.
Key points:
- Training courses are being offered to Australia’s newest jackaroos and jillaroos
- The practical TAFE courses include shearing, crutching, butchering and even sheepdog training
- Hopes are high to keep enthusiastic young people in agriculture long-term, particularly with current skilled worker shortages
The nationally accredited TAFE certificate includes sheepdog training — a favourite course for many participants.
Teens fresh from school have jumped at the opportunity to start traineeships at Australian cattle and sheep stations in a promising sign for the…
