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Shear sheep to novice level

KHU-AGR-0746

Australian Equivalent

AHCSHG213

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to catch, handle and shear sheep under supervision to novice level. Novice level is defined as shearing a minimum of 40 adult merino sheep or 50 adult crossbred sheep per day to industry standards. 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, animal welfare and environmental sustainability regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Set up shearing handpiece

0746.E1.O1Check shearing equipment for correct operation according to workplace standards

0746.E1.O2Assemble comb and cutter on handpiece according to manufacturer specifications

0746.E1.O3Set lead and throw for comb and cutter

0746.E1.O4Set tension to enable comb and cutter to cut wool cleanly with minimum friction

0746.E1.O5Lubricate working surfaces and moving parts

0746.E1.O6Identify potential and existing hazards in the workplace and report to supervisor or wool harvesting team members

E2Follow health and fitness procedures

0746.E2.O1Prepare for exercises to warm up the body

0746.E2.O2Perform back, shoulder, leg, arm and abdomen stretches

0746.E2.O3Recognise the necessities of hydration, nutrition and rest periods

E3Catch sheep for shearing

0746.E3.O1Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly according to workplace standards

0746.E3.O2Catch sheep and move to required location in line with workplace, work health and safety (WHS), industry and animal welfare standards

0746.E3.O3Position sheep for shearing in line with workplace standards

E4Remove fleece

0746.E4.O1Activate handpiece and position in readiness for shearing operations

0746.E4.O2Shear section of sheep in position suitable to the individual's competence and in line with WHS

0746.E4.O3Shear the six basic positions in sequence

0746.E4.O4Minimise injury to sheep and treat injuries where required in line with animal welfare standards

0746.E4.O5Minimise second cuts and contamination in line with animal welfare standards

0746.E4.O6Release sheep safely from the board into the count-out pens

0746.E4.O7Maintain shearing effort to achieve the required minimum rate per day to acceptable standard, and tally sheep shorn in line with workplace procedures

0746.E4.O8Follow workplace biosecurity and environment policies