Unit of competency Outline

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Support woolshed activities

Support woolshed activities

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWOL102
State Code
OFF96
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/02/2025
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/08/2025
Field of Education
050103 - Wool Science
Original Release Date
11/08/2025
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.This unit applies to individuals who work alongside a supervisor in most situations and exercise limited autonomy.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, biosecurity, animal welfare and environmental sustainability regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No 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, tools and equipment that demonstrate correct manual handling and minimise damage to the load and the vehicle
  • 1.4 Select and use suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 1.5 Identify work health and safety (WHS), environmental and biosecurity hazards and inform supervisor
2. Support woolshed personnel
  • 2.1 Follow instructions and directions provided by supervisor and seek clarification when necessary
  • 2.2 Carry out interactions with wool grower, Wool Classer and other workers in a positive and professional manner
  • 2.3 Move animals humanely into pens as directed according to workplace procedures and animal welfare standards
  • 2.4 Undertake basic wool handling practices as directed
  • 2.5 Provide support to shearing as directed
  • 2.6 Inform supervisor if there are problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines
3. Handle materials, tools 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, tools and equipment 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 for storage or dispose of appropriately
  • 4.2 Clean, store and maintain tools and equipment in line with workplace standards
  • 4.3 Inform supervisor of the work outcomes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM44 AHCWOL101 Support woolshed activities Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJB9 AHC10222 Certificate I in Agriculture Qualification