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Undertake basic shearing and crutching

Undertake basic shearing and crutching

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSHG210
State Code
BAT35
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
050103 - Wool Science
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required for basic wool removal as part of a shearing and crutching operation.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who work alongside a supervisor in most situations and exercise limited autonomy within established and well known parameters.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. Set-up shearing handpiece as directed
  • 1.1 Identify potential and existing hazards in the workplace and report to supervisor
  • 1.2 Check shearing equipment for correct operation
  • 1.3 Assemble comb and cutter on handpiece
  • 1.4 Set lead and throw
  • 1.5 Set tension to enable comb and cutter to cut wool cleanly with minimum friction
  • 1.6 Lubricate working surfaces and moving parts
2. Follow health and fitness procedures
  • 2.1 Prepare for exercises to warm-up the body
  • 2.2 Perform back, shoulder, leg, arm, and abdomen stretches
  • 2.3 Recognise the necessities of hydration, nutrition and rest periods
  • 2.4 Select suitable personal protective equipment and ensure correct fit
3. Catch sheep for shearing
  • 3.1 Catch and move sheep in line with organisational, work health and safety, industry and animal welfare standards
  • 3.2 Move sheep from the catching pen to the shearing board using safe manual handling techniques
  • 3.3 Position sheep for shearing and crutching
4. Remove wool
  • 4.1 Activate handpiece and position in readiness for shearing and crutching operations
  • 4.2 Shear and crutch section of sheep as directed
  • 4.3 Release sheep safely from the board into the count-out pens
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7210 AHCSHG101A Undertake basic shearing and crutching Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFE86 AHCSHG217 Undertake basic shearing and crutching Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCY3 AHC21316 Certificate II in Shearing Qualification
AE401 Shearing Skill Set Skill set