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Carry out post-shearing procedures

Carry out post-shearing procedures

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSHG306
State Code
BAM88
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
10
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to care for shorn livestock.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 work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. 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. Monitor weather conditions
  • 1.1 Monitor weather during and after shearing operations, and revise work programs in response to changing circumstances
  • 1.2 Identify adverse weather conditions and assess and report the likely impacts on livestock, feed and property
  • 1.3 Determine the appropriate actions required to minimise loss or damage to livestock during adverse weather conditions
2. Assess and monitor livestock condition
  • 2.1 Assess and record livestock condition and health status
  • 2.2 Identify and report abnormal behaviour or evidence of sickness
  • 2.3 Determine and provide water and feed requirements for livestock, and arrange supplementary feeding as required
  • 2.4 Apply enterprise animal welfare policies
3. Maintain livestock environment
  • 3.1 Maintain livestock yards and facilities so that they are clean, secure and safe
  • 3.2 Maintain suitable shelter for shorn livestock to prevent losses
  • 3.3 Identify existing and potential hazards, assess risks and implement control measures
4. Complete post-shearing operations
  • 4.1 Monitor and control environmental implications associated with shearing activities
  • 4.2 Clean shearing facilities and equipment and dispose of waste
  • 4.3 Record relevant information and report to appropriate personnel
  • 4.4 Follow enterprise biosecurity policies where required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7225 AHCSHG306A Carry out post-shearing procedures Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFF05 AHCLSK373 Carry out post-shearing procedures Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJB3 AHC30122 Certificate III in Agriculture Qualification
BCW6 AHC30116 Certificate III in Agriculture Qualification