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Prepare livestock for shearing

Prepare livestock for shearing

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSHG308
State Code
OFE85
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/02/2025
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/08/2025
Field of Education
050103 - Wool Science
Original Release Date
11/08/2025
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to sort and prepare livestock for shearing.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work, including limited responsibility for the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, biosecurity and environmental sustainability regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Sort livestock for shearing
  • 1.1 Locate, identify and confirm livestock as specified in shearing plan
  • 1.2 Muster livestock and move to shearing facilities in line with animal welfare policies and codes of practice
  • 1.3 Identify and remove any contaminants to the wool clip that may be present in the sheep yards
  • 1.4 Sort, count and yard livestock according to workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Identify livestock with pigmented fleece and cull for separate shearing operations
  • 1.6 Communicate with wool harvesting team members and identify potential and existing hazards, assess risks and implement control measures in line with work health and safety (WHS) and biosecurity policies
  • 1.7 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure correct fit
2. Prepare livestock for shearing
  • 2.1 Check shearing, cleaning and drenching equipment for correct operation according to workplace requirements
  • 2.2 Identify the need for livestock pre-shearing crutch and report to relevant person
  • 2.3 Remove contaminated and urine stain wool and dispose of appropriately according with workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Take livestock off feed and water to allow emptying out before shearing
  • 2.5 Monitor livestock density to minimise risk of pen stain
3. Monitor livestock
  • 3.1 Provide and maintain feed and water supplies for livestock
  • 3.2 Provide and maintain suitable shelter for livestock
  • 3.3 Monitor livestock condition and health status for evidence of sickness, and record or report as per workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Monitor and control environmental implications associated with shearing activities
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAQ45 AHCSHG301 Prepare livestock for shearing Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJB3 AHC30122 Certificate III in Agriculture Qualification