Assessor Resource

AHCSHG202A
Assist in preparing for shearing and crutching

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to working under routine supervision with intermittent checking usually within a team environment.

This unit covers the process of assisting the owner/classer in the preparation of sheds and facilities prior to shearing and crutching operations and defines the standard required to: maintain a contaminant and hazard-free environment for shearing and wool handling; recognise and report Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards; carry out minor maintenance and repairs to equipment and facilities; dispose of waste in an environmentally responsible manner; arrange and position shearing materials ready for shearing or crutching; place sheep in pens ready for shearing.

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Employability Skills

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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.

Overview of assessment

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:

maintain a contaminant and hazard-free environment for shearing and wool handling

recognise and report OHS hazards

carry out minor maintenance and repairs to equipment and facilities

dispose of waste in an environmentally responsible manner

arrange and position shearing materials ready for shearing or crutching

place sheep in pens ready for shearing.

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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

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

recognise and report OHS hazards

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

disposal of waste in an environmentally responsible manner as directed

communicate verbally with owner/classer and follow instructions

use literacy skills to follow sequenced written instructions and record information accurately and legibly

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification and seeking advice from supervisor

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

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

OHS legislative requirements

environmental procedures

Quality Assurance (QA) procedures

National codes of practice for the Shearing Industry (Health, Safety and Welfare standards).

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Sheds and facilities may include:

all parts of the shearing and wool handling area of the shearing shed, and the equipment used.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Facilities are inspected with owner/classer to determine the degree of preparation required. 
Facilities and equipment are cleaned to industry standards and hazards are eliminated according to OHS requirements, and as directed. 
Contaminating substances are identified, removed and disposed of according to enterprise and environmental requirements, and as instructed. 
Equipment faults or malfunctions are reported to owner/classer. 
Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained according to OHS requirements 
Equipment is positioned according to owner/classers requirements. 
Bins/wool packs are arranged according to instructions. 
Brooms/scrapers are positioned according to requirements. 
Potential and existing hazards are identified and reported to owner/classer. 
Directions of owner/classer are followed in eliminating hazards. 
Work is undertaken in conjunction with shed manager/other shed staff, to ensure sheep are penned for shearing or crutching. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCSHG202A - Assist in preparing for shearing and crutching
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