Cambodian Skills Delivery Model

SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

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Qualifications

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Competency Units

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2,822

Assessment Packages

Crutch sheep

KHU-AGR-0744

Australian Equivalent

AHCSHG211

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to crutch a sheep. This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, biosecurity, environmental sustainability and animal welfare regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Prepare for crutching operations

0744.E1.O1Access crutching equipment to prepare for correct operation prior to commencing work

0744.E1.O2Communicate with team members to identify potential and existing hazards in the workplace and report to the supervisor

0744.E1.O3Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure correct fit

0744.E1.O4Identify, catch and move sheep to be crutched in line with work health and safety (WHS), industry and animal welfare standards

0744.E1.O5Position sheep for crutching in a manner that complies with animal welfare standards

E2Perform crutching operations

0744.E2.O1Activate handpiece and position in readiness for crutching

0744.E2.O2Shear wool from face, crutch or belly as instructed within the allocated time period

0744.E2.O3Use crutching methods to ensure that injury to the sheep and damage to the fleece are avoided

0744.E2.O4Use safe handling techniques at all times

E3Respond to complications

0744.E3.O1Identify contamination during crutching and report to wool handlers

0744.E3.O2Treat cuts as required according to WHS and animal welfare standards

0744.E3.O3Identify and report flyblown sheep according to workplace procedures

0744.E3.O4Identify and report sheep that have a health and welfare problem according to workplace procedures

E4Complete crutching operations

0744.E4.O1Place wool appropriately to avoid contamination and for wool handlers to collect

0744.E4.O2Switch off handpiece and re-position to non-operational position

0744.E4.O3Release sheep safely from the board into the count-out pens

0744.E4.O4Report crutching issues to supervisor

0744.E4.O5Tally crutched sheep count in line with workplace procedures

0744.E4.O6Follow workplace environment and biosecurity policies