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
AHCSHG202
State Code
BAL73
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
10
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist the owner or classer in the preparation of sheds and facilities prior to shearing and crutching operations.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work.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 equipment
  • 1.1 Inspect the facilities with the owner or classer to determine the degree of preparation required
  • 1.2 Clean facilities and equipment as directed
  • 1.3 Identify contaminating substances, remove and dispose of according to enterprise environmental requirements
  • 1.4 Report equipment faults or malfunctions to owner or classer
  • 1.5 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment
2. Arrange equipment and materials
  • 2.1 Position equipment according to owner or classer requirements
  • 2.2 Arrange bins and wool packs as instructed
  • 2.3 Position brooms and scrapers where required for safety
3. Identify hazards and dispose of contaminants
  • 3.1 Identify potential and existing hazards and report to owner or classer
  • 3.2 Follow directions of owner or classer in eliminating work health and safety hazards
4. Pen sheep
  • 4.1 Undertake work in conjunction with shed manager and other shed staff, to ensure sheep are moved and penned for shearing or crutching in line with work health and safety, industry and animal welfare standards
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7212 AHCSHG202A Assist in preparing for shearing and crutching Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFF62 AHCSHG212 Assist in preparing for shearing and crutching Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCZ7 AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture Qualification
BDD3 AHC21416 Certificate II in Wool Handling Qualification