AHCSHG213 — Shear sheep to novice level

1 Set up shearing handpiece

• 1.1Check shearing equipment for correct operation according to workplace standards
• 1.2Assemble comb and cutter on handpiece according to manufacturer specifications
• 1.3Set lead and throw for comb and cutter
• 1.4Set tension to enable comb and cutter to cut wool cleanly with minimum friction
• 1.5Lubricate working surfaces and moving parts
• 1.6Identify potential and existing hazards in the workplace and report to supervisor or wool harvesting team members

2 Follow health and fitness procedures

• 2.1Prepare for exercises to warm up the body
• 2.2Perform back, shoulder, leg, arm and abdomen stretches
• 2.3Recognise the necessities of hydration, nutrition and rest periods

3 Catch sheep for shearing

• 3.1Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly according to workplace standards
• 3.2Catch sheep and move to required location in line with workplace, work health and safety (WHS), industry and animal welfare standards
• 3.3Position sheep for shearing in line with workplace standards

4 Remove fleece

• 4.1Activate handpiece and position in readiness for shearing operations
• 4.2Shear section of sheep in position suitable to the individual’s competence and in line with WHS
• 4.3Shear the six basic positions in sequence
• 4.4Minimise injury to sheep and treat injuries where required in line with animal welfare standards
• 4.5Minimise second cuts and contamination in line with animal welfare standards
• 4.6Release sheep safely from the board into the count-out pens
• 4.7Maintain shearing effort to achieve the required minimum rate per day to acceptable standard, and tally sheep shorn in line with workplace procedures
• 4.8Follow workplace biosecurity and environment policies

What does an assessment tool for AHCSHG213 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCSHG213 needs to address all 37 unit components: 4 elements with 20 performance criteria, 2 performance evidence requirements, 14 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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