Unit of competency Outline

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Prepare combs and cutters for machine shearing

Prepare combs and cutters for machine shearing

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSHG302
State Code
BAR26
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 prepare combs and cutters for machine shearing.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures and work health and safety.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.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. Grind combs and cutters
  • 1.1 Check the grinder and its location for safety hazards and implement control measures
  • 1.2 Identify faulty components and determine level of repair or replacement requirements
  • 1.3 Operate grinder in a safe manner without risk of injury to operator or others or damage to equipment
  • 1.4 Adjust pendulum pin settings, confirm set and pendulum bar is clean and check for level
  • 1.5 Test grinding plates visually in terms of being balanced and true
  • 1.6 Identify worn and incorrectly adhered papers and replace
  • 1.7 Set grinder
  • 1.8 Identify even wear of combs and cutters and sharpen combs and cutters
2. Dress combs
  • 2.1 Select bevel and modify appropriate to wool type
  • 2.2 Determine factors affecting combs selection in terms of type of livestock and seasonal conditions
  • 2.3 Dress comb teeth to uniform shape and length
  • 2.4 Thin comb teeth uniformly along their length
  • 2.5 Polish comb leaving no rough or sharp points
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7221 AHCSHG302A Prepare combs and cutters for machine shearing Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFE84 AHCSHG309 Prepare combs and cutters for machine shearing Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJB3 AHC30122 Certificate III in Agriculture Qualification
BCW6 AHC30116 Certificate III in Agriculture Qualification
BCW7 AHC32916 Certificate III in Shearing Qualification