Short Course Details

Stationhand school: Jillaroo/jackaroo training

Tailored to individuals looking to work as a jackaroo, jillaroo or stationhand, this industry-ready course will provide participants with the skills required to work in an outback pastoral environment.

Students will receive competency-based training in:
•   Animal welfare compliance
•   Mustering livestock
• Low stress livestock handling
• Motorbike safety and maintenance
•   Occupational health and safety in remote environments
•   Fencing
• Caring for horses
• Horsemanship and hoof handling

This course will run simultaneously with Livestock school which will run for the first five days. Stationhand school: Jillaroo/jackaroo training will cover additional horsemanship training which will take place on days 6–8.

Suitable for:

School leavers and mature aged students wishing to work as a jillaroo or jackaroo in remote locations across Australia.

Students who have the dedication and ability to work hard with a willingness to learn and commence each day early (6.00 am).

Subject matter expert:

Boyd Holden & Steve Burke

Dates:

16-23 March 2020 inclusive

Duration:

8 days

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites for this course.
Previous experience with livestock and agronomy is beneficial.

Further study options:

AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture
AHC30116 Certificate III in Agriculture
AHC50116 Diploma of Agriculture

Fee:

$1100 full fee

Fee includes:

$1,100 for 8 days; OR $750 for 5 days livestock, motorbike, safety; OR $350 for 3 days horsemanship. Morning/afternoon tea and lunch is included. Accommodation, breakfast and dinner can be purchased separately.

Accommodation:

Muresk Institute offers a variety of accommodation with shared facilities (bathrooms and lounge/common rooms).

Phone 1300 994 031 or email mureskbookings@dtwd.wa.gov.au for more information and to reserve your accommodation.

RSVP:

Enquiries:

Prue Jenkins
General Manager
Muresk Institute
T: 9690 1556
E: prue.jenkins@dtwd.wa.gov.au

The above information is correct at the time of publishing however may be subject to change.

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