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Prepare facilities for shearing and crutching

Prepare facilities for shearing and crutching

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWOL316
State Code
OFF53
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
11/08/2025
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to ensure the safety and hygiene standards of facilities and equipment prior to shearing and crutching operations, and is undertaken by growers.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.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety (WHS), animal welfare, biosecurity and environmental sustainability practices, according to state/territory regulations, legislation, codes 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. Inspect facilities and equipment
  • 1.1 Inspect facilities and assess for hygiene, safety and potential contamination hazards to prepare for efficient shearing and crutching requirements in line with workplace standards
  • 1.2 Identify equipment faults or malfunctions and report for repair or replacement
  • 1.3 Identify potential and existing WHS hazards, assess risks and implement control measures and report to relevant person
  • 1.4 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)
2. Direct facilities preparation activity
  • 2.1 Remove contaminating substances according to industry Quality Assurance (QA) and environmental requirements
  • 2.2 Clean facilities and equipment and eliminate hazards
3. Engage wool harvesting staff in team activity to prepare equipment and materials
  • 3.1 Engage wool harvesting staff in team activity to position tables and equipment
  • 3.2 Place bins and wool pack holders in strategic positions
  • 3.3 Direct and assist wool harvesting staff in the positioning of brooms and scrapers
  • 3.4 Hold discussions with the presser in relation to property requirements
4. Organise the supply of sheep to shearers
  • 4.1 Convey the order of shearing and information on mob cut-outs to staff
  • 4.2 Move sheep humanely according to workplace standards, moving sheep to be shorn first into catching pens
  • 4.3 Monitor and coordinate the supply of sheep throughout shearing
5. Conduct biosecurity and waste disposal activity
  • 5.1 Implement workplace biosecurity policies
  • 5.2 Dispose of waste in an environmentally responsible manner in line with workplace standards
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAS07 AHCWOL308 Prepare facilities for shearing and crutching Unit of competency