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Maintain consistent shearing performance

Maintain consistent shearing performance

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSHG312
State Code
OFE81
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
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain a consistent shearing performance.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.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. Maintain shearing control, coordination and rhythm
  • 1.1 Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly according to workplace standards
  • 1.2 Identify existing or potential workplace hazards and communicate with wool harvesting team members to remove hazards
  • 1.3 Maintain consistent shearing rhythm for eight-hour working day
  • 1.4 Maintain coordination of footwork to assist control and blows placement for eight-hour working day
  • 1.5 Analyse eye to hand coordination to optimise consistent blow placement
2. Maintain shearing output
  • 2.1 Maintain shearing output and quality in terms of minimum industry output requirements and minimum industry quality requirements
  • 2.2 Evaluate personal health and fitness program, to ensure shearing performance is maintained
  • 2.3 Comply with animal welfare, work health and safety (WHS), environment and biosecurity policies
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM61 AHCSHG305 Maintain consistent shearing performance Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BKD8 AHC32925 Certificate III in Shearing Qualification