Module Outline

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Shearing Shed Safety

Shearing Shed Safety

Module
National Code
State Code
44996
DTWD Status
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Nominal Hours
8
Description
To provide shearers, shedhands and wool pressers with knowledge and skills to
implement occupational health and safety procedures in the wool harvesting
industry.

To use safe working practices that prevent injury and illness, deal
appropriately with injuries, and be able to respond appropriately to
emergencies at work and travelling.
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Evidence Guide
Assessment could be written and/or verbal methods combined with a workplace
assignment to identify potential hazards.

The learner’s achievement of the purpose of this module can be assessed by:

Practical:

- Identification and assessment of potential hazards
- Emergency procedures including CPR and treatment for bleeding
- Appropriate action and reporting

Theory:

- Work practices that prevent death, injury and illness
- First aid facilities
- Accident reporting
- Emergency reporting and evacuation procedures
- Outline procedures for reporting hazards and risks.

To achieve these learning outcomes learners will require access to:

- First Aid equipment
- Shearing Shed.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Associated Qual/Courses
State Code National Code Title Type
4039 4945 Certificate II in Wool Handling Accredited course