Unit of competency Outline
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Manage shearing and crutching operations
Manage shearing and crutching operations
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSHG404A
AHCSHG404A
State Code
D7230
D7230
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/12/2011
Field of Education
050103 - Wool Science
Original Release Date
08/12/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the management of shearing and crutching operations and defines the standard required to: prepare for shearing; organise mobs into order of shearing; supervise clip preparation and pressing; identify and remove potential sources of contamination; organise mob cut outs and maintain supply of livestock; complete clip documentation and provide feedback to grower.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and implement shearing and crutching operations
- 1.1. Flock owner/manager is consulted about requirements and informed of planning issues.
- 1.2. Order of mobs is determined for shearing and crutching according to enterprise requirements.
- 1.3. Staffing needs are determined according to legislative requirements and negotiated with grower/contractor.
- 1.4. Staff are allocated duties and given necessary directions. Shed equipment and materials are arranged in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements and quality management system.
- 1.5. Shearing/crutching plan is implemented and adjusted as conditions change.
2. Implement shearing plan and monitor work flow
- 2.1. Board is kept clear and fleeces are thrown ready for skirting.
- 2.2. Non-fleece wools are removed and packed as directed.
- 2.3. Shed staff are given directions for skirting, and fleece to skirting ratio is monitored.
- 2.4. Directions are issued for closing off bins and lines for mob cut-outs.
- 2.5. Enterprise requirements with regard to safe workplace and positive environmental practices are complied with according to OHS and quality management system.
3. Supervise wool pressing
- 3.1. Wool presser is directed on order for pressing and procedures to minimise contamination.
- 3.2. Wool presser is consulted to monitor the rate of build-up in lines.
- 3.3. Pressing instructions are issued which reduce mixed bales, while meeting code of practice requirements for uniformity within lines.
- 3.4. Bale weights are monitored to ensure efficiencies are achieved for the grower.
- 3.5. Bales are branded in line with code of practice requirements.
- 3.6. Wool book is monitored for accuracy, legibility and kept up to date at all times.
4. Provide feedback to grower on clip performance and shearing and crutching operations
- 4.1. Staff performance in clip preparation is reported on.
- 4.2. Mob characteristics are related to work flow and clip preparation.
- 4.3. Possible improvements to wool handling facilities are reported.
- 4.4. Equipment effectiveness and maintenance requirements are reported to grower.
- 4.5. Lines made and bale details are related to mob characteristics.
- 4.6. Lotting advice is explained to grower/ manager.
- 4.7. Wool clip documentation is completed and presented to grower for signature.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Operations may include:
shearing and crutching operations for merino and crossbred clips, as well as for goat and alpaca shearing.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Operations may include:
shearing and crutching operations for merino and crossbred clips, as well as for goat and alpaca shearing.
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 for shearing
organise mobs into order of shearing
supervise clip preparation and pressing
identify and remove potential sources of contamination
organise mob cut outs and maintain supply of livestock
complete clip documentation and provide feedback to grower.
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 for shearing
organise mobs into order of shearing
supervise clip preparation and pressing
identify and remove potential sources of contamination
organise mob cut outs and maintain supply of livestock
complete clip documentation and provide feedback to grower.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3557 | RTE4111A | Manage shearing and crutching operations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D500 | AHC40110 | Certificate IV in Agriculture | Qualification |