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In Australia, a full time Trainee Farrier generally earns $1,000 per week ($52,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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This industry has seen stable employment numbers in recent years. There are currently 1,000 people working in the farriery industry and many of them are employed as a Trainee Farrier. Trainee Farriers may find work across all regions of Australia but usually find more opportunities in rural and regional areas.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’re planning to become a Trainee Farrier you could enrol in a Certificate III in Farriery. This qualification will explore practical skills such as safely handling horses, trimming and maintaining hooves, making and fitting horseshoes, welding and using a range of farrier tools.
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A Trainee Farrier works to treat and prepare horse hooves and provide horseshoeing services. You might inspect horse feet and attend to any issues including trimming or balancing. Trainee Farriers use heating, welding and hand tools to make metal horse shoes and fit and nail them to horses’ hooves.
Trainee Farriers often work irregular hours and you may be required to work weekends. You’ll need to be a good communicator because you’ll have to liaise with a range of clients. Customer service is important and you’ll need to be able to manage your time. Trainee Farriers should have excellent horse handling skills and must be able to manage challenging behaviours during treatment and fitting.
