Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the process of preparing combs and cutters for machine shearing and defines the standard required to: determine need for sharpening combs and cutters; determine need for dressing combs; prepare grinder and pendulum for use; grind the leading edge of comb and cutter to suit the wool type and conditions in accordance with industry standards and manufacturer's guidelines; set, store and care for grinding papers; dress combs, including selecting bevels, teeth thinning and polishing. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to preparing combs and cutters for machine shearing and is carried out routinely by either the shearer or shed expert/manager. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Grind combs and cutters |
1.1. Faulty components are identified and level of repair or replacement requirements are determined. 1.2. Grinder is operated in a safe manner without risk of injury to operator or others or damage to equipment. 1.3. Pendulum pin settings are adjusted and set and pendulum bar is clean and checked for level. 1.4. Grinding plates are tested visually in terms of being balanced and true. 1.5. Worn and incorrectly adhered papers are identified and replaced. 1.6. Grinder is set. 1.7. Even wear of combs and cutters is identified and combs and cutters are sharpened. |
2. Dress combs |
2.1. Bevel is selected and/or modified, appropriate to wool type. 2.2. Factors affecting combs selection are described in terms of type of sheep and seasonal conditions. 2.3. Comb teeth are dressed to uniform shape and length. 2.4. Comb teeth are uniformly thinned along their length. 2.5. Comb is polished leaving no rough or sharp points. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. |
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Combs and cutters may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Shearing |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |