Unit of competency Outline
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Assist in preparing for shearing and crutching
Assist in preparing for shearing and crutching
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSHG202A
AHCSHG202A
State Code
D7212
D7212
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/12/2011
Field of Education
050103 - Wool Science
Original Release Date
02/12/2011
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit covers the process of assisting the owner/classer in the preparation of sheds and facilities prior to shearing and crutching operations and defines the standard required to: maintain a contaminant and hazard-free environment for shearing and wool handling; recognise and report Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards; carry out minor maintenance and repairs to equipment and facilities; dispose of waste in an environmentally responsible manner; arrange and position shearing materials ready for shearing or crutching; place sheep in pens ready for shearing.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare equipment
- 1.1. Facilities are inspected with owner/classer to determine the degree of preparation required.
- 1.2. Facilities and equipment are cleaned to industry standards and hazards are eliminated according to OHS requirements, and as directed.
- 1.3. Contaminating substances are identified, removed and disposed of according to enterprise and environmental requirements, and as instructed.
- 1.4. Equipment faults or malfunctions are reported to owner/classer.
- 1.5. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained according to OHS requirements
2. Arrange equipment and materials
- 2.1. Equipment is positioned according to owner/classers requirements.
- 2.2. Bins/wool packs are arranged according to instructions.
- 2.3. Brooms/scrapers are positioned according to requirements.
3. Identify hazards and dispose of contaminants
- 3.1. Potential and existing hazards are identified and reported to owner/classer.
- 3.2. Directions of owner/classer are followed in eliminating hazards.
4. Pen sheep
- 4.1. Work is undertaken in conjunction with shed manager/other shed staff, to ensure sheep are penned for shearing or crutching.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Sheds and facilities may include:
all parts of the shearing and wool handling area of the shearing shed, and the equipment used.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Sheds and facilities may include:
all parts of the shearing and wool handling area of the shearing shed, and the equipment used.
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:
maintain a contaminant and hazard-free environment for shearing and wool handling
recognise and report OHS hazards
carry out minor maintenance and repairs to equipment and facilities
dispose of waste in an environmentally responsible manner
arrange and position shearing materials ready for shearing or crutching
place sheep in pens ready for shearing.
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:
maintain a contaminant and hazard-free environment for shearing and wool handling
recognise and report OHS hazards
carry out minor maintenance and repairs to equipment and facilities
dispose of waste in an environmentally responsible manner
arrange and position shearing materials ready for shearing or crutching
place sheep in pens ready for shearing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3401 | RTE2216A | Assist in preparing for shearing and crutching | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAL73 | AHCSHG202 | Assist in preparing for shearing and crutching | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D451 | AHC20110 | Certificate II in Agriculture | Qualification |
| D464 | AHC21410 | Certificate II in Wool Handling | Qualification |