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Conduct equipment experting for machine shearing

Conduct equipment experting for machine shearing

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSHG402
State Code
BAQ02
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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
050103 - Wool Science
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare a comb for shearing, or experting the comb.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures and work health and safety policies.This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation 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. Trim and finish combs
  • 1.1 Identify signs of non-optimal equipment performance and remedy
  • 1.2 Identify potential and existing work health and safety hazards and implement control measures
  • 1.3 Confirm that the trim and finish meet the requirements of the current shearing task
  • 1.4 Maintain control of comb and tools throughout the experting process
  • 1.5 Adapt the comb in a form that meets individual shearing style
2. Scallop comb
  • 2.1 Recognise and apply the principles and method of scalloping
  • 2.2 Determine the interrelationship between correctly scalloped combs and shearing performance in terms of density of wool, time of year, and breed
  • 2.3 Scallop combs to meet the shearing style of individual shearers
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7228 AHCSHG402A Conduct equipment experting for machine shearing Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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