Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range of Variables explains the contexts within which the performance and knowledge requirements of this standard may be assessed. The scope of variables chosen in particular training and assessment requirements may depend on the work situations available.

What tasks may be included under woolshed activities?
Assisting with crutching and shearing such as penning and catching sheep, and cleaning up duties as directed by the shearer.
Assisting with wool handling and classing such as sorting crutchings, moving fleece and cleaning up duties as directed by the wool handler or classer.
Assisting with general roustabout duties in a woolshed as directed.

What instructions may be relevant to this standard?
Instructions may include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), enterprise policy and procedures, specifications, work notes, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs), manufacturers instructions, or verbal directions from manager or supervisor.

What tools and equipment may be required for woolshed activities?
Tools and equipment may include brooms, knives, sack trucks.

What workplace information might be required for this standard?
Workplace information may include procedures for disposing of waste materials, industrial awards impacting on woolshed operations, work instructions or verbal instructions from the supervisor.

What OHS hazards may be associated with woolshed activities?
Hazards may include, dust, noise, air -borne micro-organisms, sharp hand tools and equipment, manual handling, slippery surfaces, obstacles, tripping hazards, presses, overhead gear and other machinery, working shearers, electric leads and cables, changes in floor level, continual bending and reaching, fumes, smoke and exhaust gases from machinery, ammonia from animal urine, and zoonoses.

What are the personal protective clothing and equipment requirements associated with woolshed activities?
Personal protective clothing and equipment may include overalls, gloves, safety glasses, face mask and ear protectors.

What waste materials may apply to this standard?
Wool litter, plastic, metal, and paper-based materials. These may be recycled, re-used, returned to the manufacturer or disposed of according to enterprise work procedures.

What tasks may be included under woolshed activities?
Assisting with crutching and shearing such as penning and catching sheep, and cleaning up duties as directed by the shearer.
Assisting with wool handling and classing such as sorting crutchings, moving fleece and cleaning up duties as directed by the wool handler or classer.
Assisting with general roustabout duties in a woolshed as directed.

What instructions may be relevant to this standard?
Instructions may include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), enterprise policy and procedures, specifications, work notes, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs), manufacturers instructions, or verbal directions from manager or supervisor.

What tools and equipment may be required for woolshed activities?
Tools and equipment may include brooms, knives, sack trucks.

What workplace information might be required for this standard?
Workplace information may include procedures for disposing of waste materials, industrial awards impacting on woolshed operations, work instructions or verbal instructions from the supervisor.

What OHS hazards may be associated with woolshed activities?
Hazards may include, dust, noise, air -borne micro-organisms, sharp hand tools and equipment, manual handling, slippery surfaces, obstacles, tripping hazards, presses, overhead gear and other machinery, working shearers, electric leads and cables, changes in floor level, continual bending and reaching, fumes, smoke and exhaust gases from machinery, ammonia from animal urine, and zoonoses.

What are the personal protective clothing and equipment requirements associated with woolshed activities?
Personal protective clothing and equipment may include overalls, gloves, safety glasses, face mask and ear protectors.

What waste materials may apply to this standard?
Wool litter, plastic, metal, and paper-based materials. These may be recycled, re-used, returned to the manufacturer or disposed of according to enterprise work procedures.

What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole?
Competence in supporting woolshed activities requires evidence that woolshed activities have been carried out according to instructions and within the required timelines. The skills and knowledge that are required to support woolshed activities must be transferable to different work environments. For example, this could include different tasks, supervision and woolsheds.
What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below:

safe work practices
sheep breeds and wool types
shearing tools and equipment
basic wool handling practices
relevant industrial awards (e.g. Federal Pastoral Industry Award, State Shearing Award of Queensland).

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?

To achieve the performance criteria, appropriate literacy and numeracy levels as well as some complementary skills are required. These include the ability to:

prepare materials, tools and equipment for woolshed activities
undertake woolshed activities as directed
handle materials and equipment
clean up on completion of woolshed activities.

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
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What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below:

safe work practices
sheep breeds and wool types
shearing tools and equipment
basic wool handling practices
relevant industrial awards (e.g. Federal Pastoral Industry Award, State Shearing Award of Queensland).

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?

To achieve the performance criteria, appropriate literacy and numeracy levels as well as some complementary skills are required. These include the ability to:

prepare materials, tools and equipment for woolshed activities
undertake woolshed activities as directed
handle materials and equipment
clean up on completion of woolshed activities.

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
This competency standard

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There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life, which are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard. Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where 0 = not required, 1 = perform the process, 2 = perform and administer the process and 3 = perform, administer and design the process.
Communicating ideas and information
Ideas and information about the job, tasks and problems should be discussed with other members in the work team and the supervisor. (1)

Communicating ideas and information
Ideas and information about the job, tasks and problems should be discussed with other members in the work team and the supervisor. (1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Workplace and supervisors instructions should be located, interpreted and applied with further clarification sought as necessary. (1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Workplace and supervisors instructions should be located, interpreted and applied with further clarification sought as necessary. (1)

Planning and organising activities
Discussions with the supervisor and other team members may be required in order to complete tasks efficiently, in a logical sequence, and in a timely manner. (1)

Planning and organising activities
Discussions with the supervisor and other team members may be required in order to complete tasks efficiently, in a logical sequence, and in a timely manner. (1)

Working with others and in teams
Good communication and co-operation with other workers in completing tasks. (1)

Working with others and in teams
Good communication and co-operation with other workers in completing tasks. (1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Skills in counting, tallying and estimation are required when handling materials, tools and sheep. (1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Skills in counting, tallying and estimation are required when handling materials, tools and sheep. (1)

Solving problems
Problems will require corrective action or consultation with supervisor. (1)

Solving problems
Problems will require corrective action or consultation with supervisor. (1)

Using technology
Technology may be applied in the use of farm tools and equipment. (1)

Using technology
Technology may be applied in the use of farm tools and equipment. (1)