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SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

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Undertake basic shearing and crutching

KHU-AGR-0750

Australian Equivalent

AHCSHG217

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required for basic wool removal as part of a shearing and crutching operation. This unit applies to individuals who work alongside a supervisor in most situations and exercise limited autonomy within established and well-known parameters. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures and standards, health and safety regulations, animal welfare and biosecurity requirements and environmental sustainability practices. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Identify shearing and wool harvesting work requirements

0750.E1.O1Check federal and/or state shearing awards and agreements associated with shearing sheep with supervisor

0750.E1.O2Determine shearing and wool harvesting team roles

0750.E1.O3Communicate with wool harvesting team members or supervisor to check shearing equipment for correct operation, and report any potential or existing hazards in the workplace prior to commencing work

E2Prepare for basic shearing and crutching

0750.E2.O1Assemble comb and cutter on handpiece in line with manufacturer specifications

0750.E2.O2Set lead and throw

0750.E2.O3Set tension to enable comb and cutter to cut wool cleanly with minimum friction

0750.E2.O4Lubricate working surfaces and moving parts

E3Follow health and fitness procedures

0750.E3.O1Prepare for exercises to warm up the body

0750.E3.O2Perform back, shoulder, leg, arm and abdomen stretches

0750.E3.O3Recognise the necessities of hydration, nutrition and rest periods

0750.E3.O4Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure correct fit

E4Catch sheep for shearing

0750.E4.O1Catch and move sheep in line with work health and safety (WHS), industry and animal welfare standards

0750.E4.O2Move sheep from the catching pen to the shearing board unassisted using safe manual handling techniques

0750.E4.O3Position sheep for shearing and crutching

E5Remove wool

0750.E5.O1Activate handpiece and position in readiness for shearing and crutching operations

0750.E5.O2Shear and crutch section of sheep completely and unassisted

0750.E5.O3Release sheep safely from the board into the count-out pens

0750.E5.O4Tally crutched and shorn sheep in line with workplace procedures

0750.E5.O5Follow workplace biosecurity and environment policies