Assessor Resource
AHCSHG307A
Plan and prepare for alpaca shearing
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies to an alpaca stud farm owner or employee who will either be shearing the stud's animal fleece or working with a specialist shearer. Work will be carried out under minimal or no supervision according to a work plan.
This unit covers the preparation involved prior to alpaca shearing and defines the standard required to: develop a shearing work plan; ensure that all required planning and preparation for shearing are completed; set up facilities for alpaca shearing; arrange employment and communicate with shearers and shed staff; work safely with and around alpacas according to established work plan.
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