You won’t need any experience to take part in this weekend workshop with renowned whipmaker John McMaster. Learn how to plait flat (belts), round (hatbands), and turks heads. Join us for the first in a series of courses that will run throughout the year where you’ll develop techniques of increasing complexity. Prerequisites: This workshop has an added materials cost of +/- $150 that will need to be paid to the trainer in cash on the day. Please also bring a small but very sharp...
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$180Limited
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Leatherwork: Introduction to Plaiting
<p>You won’t need any experience to take part in this weekend workshop with renowned whipmaker John McMaster. Learn how to plait flat (belts), round (hatbands), and turks heads. </p><p>Join us for the
The farming industry is one of the most hazardous industries in Australia. Each year too many farmers are killed or seriously injured. This one-day course will help you to reduce the likelihood of a farming accident on your farm as you learn how to identify, reduce or eliminate farm hazards and prepare the relevant documentation to begin setting up a safe farm system. Find out why you need a safe farm system to make your farm a safer place to work not only for yourself, but for...
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<h3 id="ThefarmingindustryisoneofthemosthazardousindustriesinAustraliaEachyeartoomanyfarmersarekilledorseriouslyinjured">The farming industry is one of the most hazardous industries in Australia. Each
This two-day course is the perfect follow-on from the Introduction to Plaiting beginner’s course. In this course, you’ll learn how to make a basic four-strand red hide whip as well as learning additional techniques you can use to make your whips more elaborate. Past students in this course have made 2-3 whips over the course of the weekend! Our ever-popular leatherwork courses offer a limited number of seats to people keen to learn leatherworking skills from a master. You’ll need...
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$180Limited
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Leatherwork: Red Hide Whip Making
<p>This two-day course is the perfect follow-on from the <strong>Introduction to Plaiting</strong> beginner’s course.</p><p>In this course, you’ll learn how to make a basic four-strand red hide whip
This course covers units AHCCHM303 Prepare and apply chemicals and AHCCHM304 Transport, handle and store chemicals Chemical user training is required by law for any person using chemicals as part of their work, including farmers, spraying contractors, nursery workers, grounds keepers and local government employees. This course covers basic chemical safety rules, transporting, handling and storing chemicals, and legislation surrounding use of chemicals in the workplace, personal and...
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$385Limited
GST free
Chemical User Training
<p>This course covers units AHCCHM303 Prepare and apply chemicals and AHCCHM304 Transport, handle and store chemicals</p><p>Chemical user training is required by law for any person using chemicals as
This course covers units: AHCCHM303 Prepare and apply chemicals and AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals. Chemical user training is required by law for any person using chemicals as part of their work, including farmers, spraying contractors, nursery workers, grounds keepers and local government employees. This course covers basic chemical safety rules, transporting, handling and storing chemicals, and legislation surrounding use of chemicals in the workplace, personal and...
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$300Limited
GST free
Chemical User Training - Refresher
<p>This course covers units: AHCCHM303 Prepare and apply chemicals and AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals.</p><p>Chemical user training is required by law for any person using chemicals as part
The two-day course requires the felling of small trees in an environment where there are only low risk hazards. It covers the assessment of conditions and surroundings in the area where the tree is to be felled. The course also covers the clean-up of the area and following of safe working procedures. The felling is performed under strict supervision. The course also covers aspects and theory regarding team felling. Competency will be demonstrated during the course and some...
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This two-day course aims to train staff that operate chainsaws in the correct and effective operation ensuring awareness of safety and basic maintenance issues. Day 1: Theory Timber Industry Act; Australian standard relating to chainsaws; Sharpening and tuning; Kick back; Employer’s obligations and employee’s obligations; Professionalism; Safety; Cross-cutting Maintenance of the saw and essential servicing; Personal Protective Equipment; Cutting attachments; Theory of felling. Day...
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This is a 2-day intensive course presented by renowned local whipmaker, John McMaster. Students come from far and wide to learn the specialised techniques that John is famous for. This class is recommended for those who have previously completed the basic 4-strand red-hide whipmaking course as the techniques taught are more complex. Prerequisites: This workshop has an added materials cost of +/- $150 that will need to be paid to the trainer in cash on the day. Please bring a small...
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This is the next 2-day course in the John McMaster whipmaking series. Students typically complete the basic 4-strand red-hide and 4-strand roo-hide whipmaking courses before enrolling in the 8-strand roo-hide whipmaking course so they can develop techniques of increasing complexity. Prerequisites: Please bring a small, very sharp knife to cut the leather. Note: This course has a materials cost that must be paid in cash to the trainer on the day - +/- $170.
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Enjoy this an Apiary weekend workshop for beginner beekeepers. The instructor Bruce White, OAM is a retired Technical Specialist Apiculture NSW Department of Primary Industries and he will guide you through two days of training, giving you the opportunity to handle live bees as well as learn the theory behind good beekeeping practices. Safety requirements: For your own safety you will be required to wear a long sleeve shirt (lightweight if hot), long pants tucked into socks and...
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