Unit of competency Outline
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Prepare handpiece and downtube for machine shearing
Prepare handpiece and downtube for machine shearing
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSHG206A
AHCSHG206A
State Code
D7216
D7216
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/12/2011
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
02/12/2011
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit covers the process of preparing handpieces for machine shearing and defines the standard required to: select and load comb and cutter for shearing; lubricate and maintain handpiece; lubricate downtube and check safety clutch; recognise and remedy or report any health and safety hazards; carry out minor maintenance on handpiece and downtube as required.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare combs and cutters for shearing
- 1.1. Combs and cutters are selected to suit fleece type and shearing conditions.
- 1.2. Combs and cutters are checked for serviceability and prepared in line with manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements.
- 1.3. Comb and cutter faults or malfunctions are identified and reported for repair or replacement in accordance with enterprise requirements.
- 1.4. Combs and cutters are cleaned prior to sharpening to enterprise requirements.
- 1.5. Combs and cutters are changed during the shearing operations to suit shearing conditions.
- 1.6. Potential and existing hazards are recognised, controlled and reported in line with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and organisational requirements.
2. Prepare handpiece for shearing
- 2.1. Comb and cutter are secured for shearing.
- 2.2. Handpiece is lubricated prior to shearing.
- 2.3. Tension is adjusted to suit shearing conditions and preference of the shearer.
- 2.4. Handpiece is checked for serviceability and prepared in line with manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements.
- 2.5. Handpiece faults or malfunctions are identified and reported for repair or replacement in line with enterprise requirements.
3. Prepare downtube for shearing
- 3.1. Downtube is checked for serviceability and prepared in line with manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements.
- 3.2. Downtube faults or malfunctions are identified and reported for repair or replacement in line with enterprise requirements.
- 3.3. Safety clutch is adjusted in line with manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements.
- 3.4. Downtube is adjusted in line with manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements.
- 3.5. Downtube is lubricated prior to shearing.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Handpiece and downtube may include:
the handpiece and downtube used in commercial shearing.
Handpiece and downtube excludes:
drive gear or grinding equipment.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Handpiece and downtube may include:
the handpiece and downtube used in commercial shearing.
Handpiece and downtube excludes:
drive gear or grinding equipment.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
select and load comb and cutter for shearing
lubricate and maintain handpiece
lubricate downtube and check safety clutch
recognise and remedy or report any health and safety hazards
carry out minor maintenance on handpiece and downtube as required.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
select and load comb and cutter for shearing
lubricate and maintain handpiece
lubricate downtube and check safety clutch
recognise and remedy or report any health and safety hazards
carry out minor maintenance on handpiece and downtube as required.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3617 | RTE2310A | Prepare handpiece and downtube for machine shearing | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAQ90 | AHCSHG206 | Prepare handpiece and downtube for machine shearing | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D451 | AHC20110 | Certificate II in Agriculture | Qualification |
| D463 | AHC21310 | Certificate II in Shearing | Qualification |