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Support alpaca shearing operations

Support alpaca shearing operations

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSHG209
State Code
BAP29
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
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
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to support alpaca shearing operations.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 general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for own work. They identify and provide solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.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. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for alpaca shearing support activities
  • 1.1 Identify required materials, tools and equipment from provided lists or a supervisor’s instructions
  • 1.2 Check materials, tools and equipment and report to supervisor if there are insufficient available or faults
  • 1.3 Identify potential and existing hazards in the workplace and report to the supervisor
  • 1.4 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment
2. Carry out alpaca shearing support duties
  • 2.1 Follow supervisor’s instructions and seek clarification when necessary
  • 2.2 Handle, pen and work around alpacas in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner, using correct manual handling techniques and in accordance to enterprise and work health and safety guidelines and animal welfare policies
  • 2.3 Interact with others in a positive and professional manner
  • 2.4 Report problems or difficulties that may impact on completion of work to the required standards or achievement of timelines and take remedial action as directed
  • 2.5 Observe site quarantine and other biosecurity protocols
  • 2.6 Store waste material produced during alpaca shearing in a designated area
  • 2.7 Keep own work area clean and tidy while working and provide assistance as instructed to keep the general work area clean and tidy
  • 2.8 Monitor weather conditions post-shearing for risk of exposure for shorn animals
3. Clean up on completion of alpaca shearing
  • 3.1 Return materials to store or dispose of according to supervisor’s instructions
  • 3.2 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment
  • 3.3 Report work outcomes to supervisor, seek feedback on performance and note any required improvements for future action
  • 3.4 Apply enterprise biosecurity policies
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7219 AHCSHG209A Support alpaca shearing operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCZ7 AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture Qualification