Unit of competency Outline

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Support woolshed activities

Support woolshed activities

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWOL101
State Code
BAM44
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
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide support to others during shearing and wool preparation operations.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.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 materials, tools and equipment for woolshed activities
  • 1.1 Identify the required materials, tools and equipment from provided lists and supervisor's instructions
  • 1.2 Check all materials, tools and equipment and inform supervisor if there are insufficient or faulty items
  • 1.3 Use techniques when loading and unloading materials that demonstrate correct manual handling and minimise damage to the load and the vehicle
  • 1.4 Select and use suitable personal protective equipment
  • 1.5 Identify work health and safety hazards and inform supervisor
2. Undertake woolshed activities as directed
  • 2.1 Follow instructions and directions provided by supervisor and seek clarification when necessary
  • 2.2 Undertake work in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner
  • 2.3 Carry out interactions with other workers and owners and classers in a positive and professional manner
  • 2.4 Move animals humanely into pens as directed
  • 2.5 Undertake board duties as directed
  • 2.6 Provide support to shearing as directed
  • 2.7 Provide support to wool sorting, replacing butts and wool pressing as directed
  • 2.8 Inform supervisor if there are problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines
3. Handle materials and equipment
  • 3.1 Store waste material produced during woolshed activities in a designated area as directed by supervisor
  • 3.2 Handle and transport materials, equipment and machinery as instructed
  • 3.3 Maintain a clean and safe work site while completing woolshed activities
4. Clean up on completion of woolshed activities
  • 4.1 Return materials are returned to store or dispose of appropriately
  • 4.2 Clean, store and maintain tools and equipment
  • 4.3 Inform supervisor of the work outcomes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7276 AHCWOL101A Support woolshed activities Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFF96 AHCWOL102 Support woolshed activities Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJB9 AHC10222 Certificate I in Agriculture Qualification
BDB5 AHC10216 Certificate I in AgriFood Operations Qualification