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Prepare handpiece and downtube for machine shearing

Prepare handpiece and downtube for machine shearing

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSHG206
State Code
BAQ90
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
10
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare handpieces and downtubes for machine shearing.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, biosecurity requirements and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work.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. Prepare combs and cutters for shearing
  • 1.1 Select combs and cutters to suit fleece type and shearing conditions
  • 1.2 Check combs and cutters for serviceability and prepare
  • 1.3 Identify comb and cutter faults or malfunctions and report for repair or replacement
  • 1.4 Clean combs and cutters prior to sharpening
  • 1.5 Change combs and cutters during the shearing operations to suit shearing conditions
  • 1.6 Identify potential and existing hazards and report to supervisor
2. Prepare handpiece for shearing
  • 2.1 Secure comb and cutter for shearing
  • 2.2 Lubricate handpiece prior to shearing
  • 2.3 Adjust tension to suit shearing conditions and preference of the shearer
  • 2.4 Check handpiece for serviceability and prepare
  • 2.5 Identify handpiece faults or malfunctions and report for repair or replacement
3. Prepare downtube for shearing
  • 3.1 Check downtube is checked for serviceability and prepare
  • 3.2. Identify downtube faults or malfunctions and report for repair or replacement
  • 3.3 Adjust safety clutch
  • 3.4 Adjust downtube
  • 3.5 Lubricate downtube prior to shearing
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7216 AHCSHG206A Prepare handpiece and downtube for machine shearing Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFE90 AHCSHG216 Prepare handpieces and downtubes for machine shearing Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCZ7 AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture Qualification
BCY3 AHC21316 Certificate II in Shearing Qualification
AE401 Shearing Skill Set Skill set