And it's thanks to TAFE NSW Dubbo.

"My dad and my pop are shearers, so it runs through me - I'm proud to do what they did. I like the freedom of it and I want to travel," he said.

The 17-year-old is working full-time with a Dubbo shearing contractor and has completed a Statement of Attainment in Introduction to Shearing and Wool Harvesting.

He plans on using his qualifications to secure a lucrative career.

"School wasn't for me - I wanted to work. Being at TAFE is better for me. There are less people in class and the teachers are good.

"TAFE NSW gives me a place away from the shearing sheds to focus and learn. You can't really focus at the sheds because we're all too busy, we're all trying to make a dollar, so TAFE means I can slow down and learn the skills I need to get more confident on the tools."

A shearing skills shortage has emerged in regional NSW since COVID-19, with many employers struggling to attract shearers, who usually come from overseas and interstate.

Teacher Wayne Hosie said for students like Tyron, TAFE NSW provides a pathway to build a successful career.

"We focus 100 per cent on skills - skills they can apply straight away in the industry that make them an excellent fit for jobs," Mr Hosie said.

According to the Federal Government's Job Outlook agency, strong growth is expected for shearers in coming years, with employment numbers to increase to 7,100 jobs nationally by 2024.

"It's a fantastic industry - you can travel all around Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the Americas, and you can make really good money," Mr Hosie said.

Mr Hosie said the focus of TAFE NSW courses was to build industry relevant skills and teach students how to work swiftly and safely while doing a quality job.

Mr Hosie said at TAFE NSW, students were taught by ex-shearers with years of industry experience.

"Most TAFE NSW teachers have travelled extensively and learnt from experts themselves, and we take real pride in passing those skills onto young people," he said.

"The value in doing a course at TAFE NSW is you learn the right skills - skills that increase longevity in the industry, reduce the risk of injury, and increase performance and employability. As teachers, we love passing that insight and experience on."

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