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Apply advanced shearing techniques

Apply advanced shearing techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSHG401
State Code
BAT39
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
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply advanced shearing techniques.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 take responsibility for their own work and use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation 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 and set up equipment to optimise shearing output
  • 1.1 Confirm that the range and condition of equipment available for selection meets anticipated shearing conditions
  • 1.2 Select equipment and set up based on the assessment of shearing conditions to ensure the optimum yield and shearing throughput
  • 1.3 Monitor equipment performance and make adjustments to maintain optimum shearing throughput
2. Assess and monitor the shearing conditions and environment
  • 2.1 Confirm that the style and approach adopted for the shear are appropriate to the shearing conditions, and maintain the quality and throughput at the appropriate level
  • 2.2 Adopt approaches for mitigating adverse shearing conditions prior to and during the shearing
  • 2.3 Monitor and assess the shearing environment with consideration of the whole wool harvesting operation
  • 2.4 Identify potential and existing hazards, assess risks and implement control measures
  • 2.5 Identify opportunities to support and encourage the performance of other shearers and respond constructively while maintaining own output
  • 2.6 Implement enterprise animal welfare policies
3. Maintain control, rhythm and output during shearing
  • 3.1 Adapt personal position and shearing method to accommodate limitations in equipment performance and set up
  • 3.2 Use timing, length and width of blows that optimise selected shearing pattern
  • 3.3 Ensure blow commencement and finish positions are economical of effort and reflect the shortest route
  • 3.4 Ensure blow placement, body work and sheep positioning combine to represent sustainable shearing effort and output
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7227 AHCSHG401A Apply advanced shearing techniques Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDF2 AHC40116 Certificate IV in Agriculture Qualification
BCZ8 AHC42216 Certificate IV in Shearing Contracting Qualification