Unit of competency Outline
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Undertake basic shearing and crutching
Undertake basic shearing and crutching
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSHG101A
AHCSHG101A
State Code
D7210
D7210
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/09/2012
Field of Education
050103 - Wool Science
Original Release Date
11/09/2012
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency covers the process of basic wool removal under supervision as part of a shearing and crutching operation and defines the standard required to: Set-up a shearing handpiece, catch and shear a sheep in line with organisational, OHS and animal welfare standards.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Set-up shearing handpiece as directed
- 1.1. Potential and existing hazards in the workplace are identified and reported to supervisor.
- 1.2. Shearing equipment is checked for correct operation.
- 1.3. Assemble comb and cutter on handpiece.
- 1.4. Set lead and throw
- 1.5. Set tension to enable comb and cutter to cut wool cleanly with minimum friction.
- 1.6. Lubricate working surfaces and moving parts in line with manufacturers requirements.
2. Follow health and fitness procedures
- 2.1. Prepare for exercises to warm-up the body.
- 2.2. Perform back, shoulder, leg, arm, and abdomen stretches.
- 2.3. Recognise the necessities of hydration, nutrition and rest periods.
3. Catch sheep for shearing
- 3.1. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained in line with the OHS and workplace.
- 3.2. Sheep are caught and moved in line with organisational, OHS, industry and animal welfare standards.
- 3.3. Sheep are moved from the catching pen to the shearing board using safe manual handling techniques.
- 3.4. Sheep are positioned for shearing/crutching in line with industry agreed method.
4. Remove wool
- 4.1. Handpiece is activated and positioned readiness for shearing/crutching operations.
- 4.2. Shear/crutch section of sheep as directed.
- 4.3. Release sheep safely from the board into the count-out pens.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Shearing and crutching may include:
the removal of fleece and or crutching wool from a range of breeds and types of sheep
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Shearing and crutching may include:
the removal of fleece and or crutching wool from a range of breeds and types of sheep
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 under supervision:
set-up a shearing handpiece,
ensure health and fitness for shearing,
catch and shear a sheep in line with organisational, OHS and animal welfare standards
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 under supervision:
set-up a shearing handpiece,
ensure health and fitness for shearing,
catch and shear a sheep in line with organisational, OHS and animal welfare standards
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3691 | RTE1105A | Undertake basic shearing and crutching | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAT35 | AHCSHG210 | Undertake basic shearing and crutching | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D450 | AHC10210 | Certificate I in AgriFood Operations | Qualification |