Assessment Requirements for AHCSHG305 Maintain consistent shearing performance

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for AHCSHG305 Maintain consistent shearing performance

Modification History

Release	TP Version	Comment
1	AHCv1.0	Initial release

Performance Evidence

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must be observed maintaining shearing control, coordination and rhythm over a working day.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify hazards and implement risk controls

maintain optimum shearing output by correct preparation and set up of equipment

maintain application of improved techniques

maintain speed and accuracy

assess and monitor the shearing conditions and environment to maintain shearing performance

maintain control, coordination, rhythm and output during shearing

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

types of shearing sheds, boards and catching pens

shearing machinery required and their relative functions

industry shearing techniques and positions and method of shearing

aspects of safe handling techniques for catching, dragging, shearing and releasing sheep.

basic anatomy of male and female sheep as it relates to the safe humane removal of wool.

the impacts of sheep behaviour on moving and handling sheep and shearing sheep

personal protective clothing and equipment, and when and how it should be used

Federal and/or State shearing awards and agreements associated with shearing sheep

work health and safety legislation and codes of practice applying to the job role

animal welfare legislation and codes of practice applying to the job role

Assessment Conditions

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or workplace and simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72