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Maintain and service shearing handpieces

Maintain and service shearing handpieces

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSHG303
State Code
BAN58
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and service shearing handpieces as part of a shearing operation.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures and work health and safety requirementsThis unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.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. Identify worn and faulty handpiece components and install minor repair kit components
  • 1.1 Assess the performance of the handpiece
  • 1.2 Check and clean comb bed, cups and fork yokes and check comb bed visually for flatness
  • 1.3 Identify worn and faulty handpiece components
  • 1.4 Install minor repair kit components
  • 1.5 Check faulty comb beds and assess the required scope of repairs
  • 1.6 Determine if there is a need for a technician to repair the fault
  • 1.7 Carry out repairs according to manufacturer’s specifications and work health and safety requirements
  • 1.8 Arrange repairs by a technician as required
2. Service handpiece
  • 2.1 Adjust handpiece components to maintain operational performance
  • 2.2 Lubricate handpiece
  • 2.3 Replace components requiring periodic replacement
  • 2.4 Identify wear and tear on handpiece in terms of effects on performance
  • 2.5 Install safety components and check before operation of the handpiece
  • 2.6 Run and check handpiece prior to use to determine safe operational performance
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7222 AHCSHG303A Maintain and service shearing handpieces Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFE83 AHCSHG310 Maintain and service shearing handpieces Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCW7 AHC32916 Certificate III in Shearing Qualification