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Shear alpacas

Shear alpacas

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSHG208
State Code
BAP81
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050103 - Wool Science
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to catch, handle and shear alpacas.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity requirements and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for own work. They identify and provide solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for shearing
  • 1.1 Check shearing materials, tools and equipment for serviceability and prepare in readiness for shearing operations
  • 1.2 Identify, draft and move alpacas to be shorn
  • 1.3 Position alpacas for shearing
  • 1.4 Identify potential and existing hazards in the workplace and report to the supervisor
  • 1.5 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment
2. Perform shearing operations
  • 2.1 Shear alpacas using shearing methods that minimise damage to the alpaca and fleece while meeting volume of shearing expectations
  • 2.2 Use safe and humane handling techniques at all times
  • 2.3 Monitor own shearing performance and adjust posture, shearing rate or speed and position of alpaca as required
  • 2.4 Comply with work health and safety and animal welfare requirements
3. Respond to complications
  • 3.1 Identify contamination during shearing operations and report to owner
  • 3.2 Treat cuts to alpacas as required
  • 3.3 Identify problem alpacas and report
4. Complete shearing operation
  • 4.1 Place fibre to avoid contamination and for collection by handlers
  • 4.2 Set handpiece to non-operational position and store
  • 4.3 Release alpacas safely from the board into holding yards
  • 4.4 Report shearing grievances and difficulties
  • 4.5 Monitor and control environmental implications associated with shearing activities
  • 4.6 Follow enterprise biosecurity policies where required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7218 AHCSHG208A Shear alpacas Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCZ7 AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture Qualification