Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 5:36 AM AWST
22/07/2026 5:36 AM AWST
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Support alpaca shearing operations
Support alpaca shearing operations
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSHG209A
AHCSHG209A
State Code
D7219
D7219
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/12/2011
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
22/12/2011
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the process of supporting alpaca shearing operations and defines the standard required to: prepare facilities for alpaca shearing; handle animals safely and humanely while being shorn; remove contaminants from shorn fleece and sort and pack according to enterprise requirements; deal with shearing wounds or injuries if required; monitor weather conditions post-shearing for risk of exposure for shorn animals.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for alpaca shearing support activities
- 1.1. Required materials, tools and equipment are identified according to lists provided and/or supervisor instructions.
- 1.2. Checks are conducted on all materials, tools and equipment, and insufficient or faulty items are reported to supervisor.
- 1.3. Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and clothing are selected and checked prior to use.
- 1.4. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards in the workplace are recognised and reported to supervisor, and actions are taken to minimise risks to self and others.
2. Carry out alpaca shearing support duties
- 2.1. Supervisor instructions are followed and clarification is sought when necessary.
- 2.2. Work is undertaken in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner, using correct manual handling techniques and according to enterprise and OHS guidelines and animal welfare requirements.
- 2.3. Interactions with others are carried out in a positive and professional manner.
- 2.4. Problems or difficulties that may impact on completion of work to the required standards or achievement of timelines are reported to supervisor and remedial action is taken as directed.
- 2.5. Site quarantine and other biosecurity protocols are observed.
- 2.6. Waste material produced during alpaca shearing is stored in a designated area according to supervisor instructions.
- 2.7. Own work area is kept clean and tidy while working and assistance is provided as instructed to keep the general work area clean and tidy.
3. Clean up on completion of alpaca shearing
- 3.1. Materials are returned to store or disposed of according to supervisor instructions.
- 3.2. Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored according to manufacturer specifications and supervisor instructions.
- 3.3. Work outcomes are reported to supervisor, feedback on performance is sought and any required improvements are noted for future action.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Animals may include:
all types and strains of alpacas and all fleece types, including crossbred, huacaya, and suri.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Animals may include:
all types and strains of alpacas and all fleece types, including crossbred, huacaya, and suri.
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:
prepare facilities for alpaca shearing
handle animals safely and humanely while being shorn
remove contaminants from shorn fleece and sort and pack according to enterprise requirements
deal with shearing wounds or injuries if required
monitor weather conditions post-shearing for risk of exposure for shorn animals.
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:
prepare facilities for alpaca shearing
handle animals safely and humanely while being shorn
remove contaminants from shorn fleece and sort and pack according to enterprise requirements
deal with shearing wounds or injuries if required
monitor weather conditions post-shearing for risk of exposure for shorn animals.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S6222 | RTE2154A | Support alpaca shearing operations | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAP29 | AHCSHG209 | Support alpaca shearing operations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D451 | AHC20110 | Certificate II in Agriculture | Qualification |