Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 4:20 AM AWST
22/07/2026 4:20 AM AWST
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Prepare combs and cutters for machine shearing
Prepare combs and cutters for machine shearing
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSHG302A
AHCSHG302A
State Code
D7221
D7221
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/12/2011
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
06/12/2011
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the process of preparing combs and cutters for machine shearing and defines the standard required to: determine need for sharpening combs and cutters; determine need for dressing combs; prepare grinder and pendulum for use; grind the leading edge of comb and cutter to suit the wool type and conditions in accordance with industry standards and manufacturer's guidelines; set, store and care for grinding papers; dress combs, including selecting bevels, teeth thinning and polishing.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Grind combs and cutters
- 1.1. Faulty components are identified and level of repair or replacement requirements are determined.
- 1.2. Grinder is operated in a safe manner without risk of injury to operator or others or damage to equipment.
- 1.3. Pendulum pin settings are adjusted and set and pendulum bar is clean and checked for level.
- 1.4. Grinding plates are tested visually in terms of being balanced and true.
- 1.5. Worn and incorrectly adhered papers are identified and replaced.
- 1.6. Grinder is set.
- 1.7. Even wear of combs and cutters is identified and combs and cutters are sharpened.
2. Dress combs
- 2.1. Bevel is selected and/or modified, appropriate to wool type.
- 2.2. Factors affecting combs selection are described in terms of type of sheep and seasonal conditions.
- 2.3. Comb teeth are dressed to uniform shape and length.
- 2.4. Comb teeth are uniformly thinned along their length.
- 2.5. Comb is polished leaving no rough or sharp points.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Combs and cutters may include:
the full range of types and makes and wear status which are required for shearing in different situations.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Combs and cutters may include:
the full range of types and makes and wear status which are required for shearing in different situations.
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:
determine need for sharpening combs and cutters
determine need for dressing combs
prepare grinder and pendulum for use
grind the leading edge of comb and cutter to suit the wool type and conditions in accordance with industry standards and manufacturers guidelines
set, store and care for grinding papers
dress combs, including selecting bevels, teeth thinning and polishing.
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:
determine need for sharpening combs and cutters
determine need for dressing combs
prepare grinder and pendulum for use
grind the leading edge of comb and cutter to suit the wool type and conditions in accordance with industry standards and manufacturers guidelines
set, store and care for grinding papers
dress combs, including selecting bevels, teeth thinning and polishing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3612 | RTE3318A | Prepare combs and cutters for machine shearing | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAR26 | AHCSHG302 | Prepare combs and cutters for machine shearing | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D467 | AHC30110 | Certificate III in Agriculture | Qualification |
| D495 | AHC32910 | Certificate III in Shearing | Qualification |