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Conduct equipment experting for machine shearing
Conduct equipment experting for machine shearing
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSHG402A
AHCSHG402A
State Code
D7228
D7228
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2011
Field of Education
050103 - Wool Science
Original Release Date
13/12/2011
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers conducting equipment experting for machine shearing and defines the standard required to: trim and finish combs; scallop combs.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Trim and finish combs
- 1.1. Signs of non-optimal equipment performance are identified and acted upon.
- 1.2. The trim and finish meet the requirements of the current shearing task.
- 1.3. Control of comb and tools is maintained throughout the experting process in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
- 1.4. Comb is adapted in a form that meets individual shearing style.
2. Scallop comb
- 2.1. The principles and method of scalloping are recognised and applied.
- 2.2. The interrelationship between correctly scalloped combs and shearing performance is determined in terms of density of wool, time of year, and breed.
- 2.3. Combs are scalloped to meet the shearing style of individual shearers.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Equipment may include:
all shearing and experting equipment available for use in the industry.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Equipment may include:
all shearing and experting equipment available for use in the industry.
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:
trim and finish combs
scallop combs.
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:
trim and finish combs
scallop combs.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3453 | RTE4310A | Conduct equipment experting for machine shearing | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAQ02 | AHCSHG402 | Conduct equipment experting for machine shearing | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D500 | AHC40110 | Certificate IV in Agriculture | Qualification |
| D511 | AHC41210 | Certificate IV in Shearing | Qualification |