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ព្រះរាជាណាចក្រកម្ពុជា · KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA

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SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

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Perform shed duties

KHU-AGR-0814

Australian Equivalent

AHCWOL318

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform shed duties covering the board and table. This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work, including limited responsibility for the work of others. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety (WHS), animal welfare, biosecurity and environmental sustainability practices, according to state/territory regulations, legislation, codes 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

E1Prepare for shed work

0814.E1.O1Check the shed for safety and reduce any hazards using the hierarchy of controls in line with work health and safety (WHS) standards

0814.E1.O2Check the shed for any non-wool contamination and report to the Wool Classer

0814.E1.O3Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)

0814.E1.O4Comply with workplace animal welfare and biosecurity policies and procedures

E2Perform board duties

0814.E2.O1Remove urine stain wool, black wool, and contamination on the shearing board

0814.E2.O2Pick up belly wool and remove any urine stain and prepare as required by Wool Classer

0814.E2.O3Check crutch area for urine stain and dag and remove crutch wool as directed by supervisor

0814.E2.O4Pick up fleece and throw or park and retrieve later if wool table is not clear

0814.E2.O5Monitor removal of wool and maintenance of the board and provide extra support when needed

0814.E2.O6Carry lambs’ wool and prematurely shorn wools to the wool table using boards or paddles if required

0814.E2.O7Provide support to lesser experienced wool handling staff as directed by the supervisor

E3Prepare wool

0814.E3.O1Sweep up locks and separate non-matching wool where directed

0814.E3.O2Remove shanks and jowls as directed and place in correct bins

E4Skirt fleeces

0814.E4.O1Seek information on skirting requirements for mob according to the Wool Classer’s specifications

0814.E4.O2Remove fribs and sweats and place in appropriate bins in line with Wool Classer instructions

0814.E4.O3Remove short crutch wool and wiggings and place with locks in line with workplace procedures

0814.E4.O4Seek Wool Classer’s advice about the need for the removal of wool carrying clumpy vegetable matter

0814.E4.O5Seek Wool Classer’s feedback on accuracy of skirting

0814.E4.O6Skirt fleeces efficiently and effectively to match workflow

0814.E4.O7Seek Wool Classer’s advice about the need for the removal of faults in fleece wool lacking in uniformity

E5Prepare oddments

0814.E5.O1Sort crutchings for dags or urine stain

0814.E5.O2Identify and separate any medullated fibre

0814.E5.O3Identify and remove skin pieces, brand, moit, pigmented/black wool

0814.E5.O4Prepare lamb’s wool and crutching wool according to the industry code of practice

E6Maintain wool flow and minimise contamination risk

0814.E6.O1Clear the immediate shearing area after each sheep is shorn

0814.E6.O2Sweep shearing board, wool room, and area beneath the wool table as regularly as necessary during the shearing operation

0814.E6.O3Keep the shearing board and the wool room free of potential contamination

0814.E6.O4Remove waste and place appropriately in full consideration of environmental implications

0814.E6.O5Minimise the risk of mixing wool between lines through regular sweeping and maintenance of bins, other containers and the wool area

0814.E6.O6Complete all tasks and tend to contingencies in a professional, team-based manner

E7Carry out tasks to support the shearing and sheep penning operation

0814.E7.O1Observe the rate of shearing and estimate the frequency of refilling the catching pens and for mob cut-out

0814.E7.O2Keep different mobs of sheep separate in line with the principles of penning animals

0814.E7.O3Fill catching pens in line with the principles of penning animals and to suit shearer differences

0814.E7.O4Implement directions from the Wool Classer and provide feedback on sheep supply and wool flow

0814.E7.O5Monitor wool butts and tramp to establish need for changing

0814.E7.O6Store bales as directed in line with workplace procedures

0814.E7.O7Sweep wool working area clean

0814.E7.O8Store equipment according to workplace requirements at the end of shearing