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Shear sheep to improver level

Shear sheep to improver level

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSHG204
State Code
BAO63
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
150
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to select, handle and shear sheep under supervision to improver level.Improver level is defined as shearing a minimum of 80 adult merino sheep or 100 adult crossbred sheep per day to industry standards.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 under broad supervision and take responsibility for their own work. 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. Prepare for shearing
  • 1.1 Check shearing equipment for correct operation prior to shearing session
  • 1.2 Identify potential and existing hazards in the workplace and report to the supervisor
  • 1.3 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment
  • 1.4 Identify, catch sheep and move to required location in line with organisational, work health and safety, industry and animal welfare standards
2. Perform shearing operations
  • 2.1 Position sheep for shearing using identified positions
  • 2.2 Activate handpiece and position in readiness for shearing operations
  • 2.3 Shear sheep using identified method and positions
  • 2.4 Use shearing methods that ensure that injuries and damage to the sheep and fleece is avoided while meeting volume expectations
  • 2.5 Use safe and humane handling techniques at all times
3. Respond to complications
  • 3.1 Identify contamination during shearing operations and report to wool handlers
  • 3.2 Suture sheep cuts as required
  • 3.3 Identify flyblown sheep and report
  • 3.4 Identify problem sheep and report
4. Complete shearing operation
  • 4.1 Place wool to avoid contamination and for wool handlers to collect
  • 4.2 Set handpiece to non-operational position and store
  • 4.3 Release sheep safely from the board into the count-out pens
  • 4.4 Report shearing grievances and difficulties
  • 4.5 Follow enterprise biosecurity policies where required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7214 AHCSHG204A Shear sheep to improver level Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFE93 AHCSHG214 Shear sheep to improver level Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCZ7 AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture Qualification
BCW7 AHC32916 Certificate III in Shearing Qualification