Assessor Resource

AHCSHG202
Assist in preparing for shearing and crutching

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist the owner or classer in the preparation of sheds and facilities prior to shearing and crutching operations.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.

This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare equipment

1.1 Inspect the facilities with the owner or classer to determine the degree of preparation required

1.2 Clean facilities and equipment as directed

1.3 Identify contaminating substances, remove and dispose of according to enterprise environmental requirements

1.4 Report equipment faults or malfunctions to owner or classer

1.5 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment

2. Arrange equipment and materials

2.1 Position equipment according to owner or classer requirements

2.2 Arrange bins and wool packs as instructed

2.3 Position brooms and scrapers where required for safety

3. Identify hazards and dispose of contaminants

3.1 Identify potential and existing hazards and report to owner or classer

3.2 Follow directions of owner or classer in eliminating work health and safety hazards

4. Pen sheep

4.1 Undertake work in conjunction with shed manager and other shed staff, to ensure sheep are moved and penned for shearing or crutching in line with work health and safety, industry and animal welfare standards

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 provide evidence that they can:

arrange and position shearing equipment and materials ready for shearing or crutching

maintain contamination and hazard-free environment for shearing and wool handling

carry out minor maintenance and repairs to equipment and facilities as directed

disposal of waste in accordance with enterprise environmental requirements

communicate verbally with owner/classer and follow instructions

apply enterprise work health and safety policies in the context of own work

apply enterprise animal welfare practices in the context of own work

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

shearing shed layouts and equipment

maintenance and hygiene requirements of shearing sheds, boards and catching pens

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

enterprise environmental policies

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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare equipment

1.1 Inspect the facilities with the owner or classer to determine the degree of preparation required

1.2 Clean facilities and equipment as directed

1.3 Identify contaminating substances, remove and dispose of according to enterprise environmental requirements

1.4 Report equipment faults or malfunctions to owner or classer

1.5 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment

2. Arrange equipment and materials

2.1 Position equipment according to owner or classer requirements

2.2 Arrange bins and wool packs as instructed

2.3 Position brooms and scrapers where required for safety

3. Identify hazards and dispose of contaminants

3.1 Identify potential and existing hazards and report to owner or classer

3.2 Follow directions of owner or classer in eliminating work health and safety hazards

4. Pen sheep

4.1 Undertake work in conjunction with shed manager and other shed staff, to ensure sheep are moved and penned for shearing or crutching in line with work health and safety, industry and animal welfare standards

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 provide evidence that they can:

arrange and position shearing equipment and materials ready for shearing or crutching

maintain contamination and hazard-free environment for shearing and wool handling

carry out minor maintenance and repairs to equipment and facilities as directed

disposal of waste in accordance with enterprise environmental requirements

communicate verbally with owner/classer and follow instructions

apply enterprise work health and safety policies in the context of own work

apply enterprise animal welfare practices in the context of own work

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

shearing shed layouts and equipment

maintenance and hygiene requirements of shearing sheds, boards and catching pens

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

enterprise environmental policies

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.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Inspect the facilities with the owner or classer to determine the degree of preparation required 
Clean facilities and equipment as directed 
Identify contaminating substances, remove and dispose of according to enterprise environmental requirements 
Report equipment faults or malfunctions to owner or classer 
Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment 
Position equipment according to owner or classer requirements 
Arrange bins and wool packs as instructed 
Position brooms and scrapers where required for safety 
Identify potential and existing hazards and report to owner or classer 
Follow directions of owner or classer in eliminating work health and safety hazards 
Undertake work in conjunction with shed manager and other shed staff, to ensure sheep are moved and penned for shearing or crutching in line with work health and safety, industry and animal welfare standards 

Forms

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