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Prepare facilities for shearing and crutching

Prepare facilities for shearing and crutching

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWOL308
State Code
BAS07
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to ensure the safety and hygiene standards of facilities and equipment prior to shearing and crutching operations, and is undertaken by growers with assistance from wool handlers.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 broad direction and take responsibility for their own work including limited responsibility for the work of others.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. Inspect facilities and equipment
  • 1.1 Inspect facilities and assess for hygiene and safety
  • 1.2 Identify equipment faults or malfunctions and report for repair or replacement
  • 1.3 Identify potential and existing hazards, assess risks and implement control measures and report
  • 1.4 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment
2. Prepare facilities
  • 2.1 Engage shed staff in the removal of contaminating substances according to industry Quality Assurance (QA) and environmental requirements
  • 2.2 Direct and assist shed staff in the cleaning of facilities and equipment t and eliminate hazards
3. Prepare equipment and materials
  • 3.1 Direct and assist shed staff in the positioning of tables and equipment
  • 3.2 Place bins and wool pack holders in strategic positions
  • 3.3 Direct and assist shed staff in the positioning of brooms and scrapers
  • 3.4 Hold discussions with the presser in relation to their understanding of the property requirements
4. Organise the supply of sheep to shearers
  • 4.1 Convey the order of shearing and information on mob cut-outs to staff
  • 4.2 Move humanely sheep to be shorn first into catching pens
  • 4.3 Monitor and coordinate the supply of sheep throughout shearing
  • 4.4 Implement enterprise biosecurity policies
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7287 AHCWOL308A Prepare facilities for shearing and crutching Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFF53 AHCWOL316 Prepare facilities for shearing and crutching Unit of competency