Group
Occupation
841241 Wool Handler
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
841241 Wool Handler
Regulates the flow of sheep to be shorn, keeps the shearing shed clean and tidy, and assists with wool clip preparation.
Alternative titles
- Shearing Shed Hand
- Shearing Shed Worker
Skill level: 5
Main tasks
- Herds sheep into pens and keeps mobs separate during shearing
- Monitors and maintains the supply of sheep to shearers
- Spreads fleeces on skirting tables for classing, presses wool and brands bales
- Maintains shearing shed cleanliness, including by removing wool waste and contaminants