Elements and Performance Criteria
- Set-up shearing handpiece as directed
- Potential and existing hazards in the workplace are identified and reported to supervisor.
- Shearing equipment is checked for correct operation.
- Assemble comb and cutter on handpiece.
- Set lead and throw
- Set tension to enable comb and cutter to cut wool cleanly with minimum friction.
- Lubricate working surfaces and moving parts in line with manufacturers requirements.
- Follow health and fitness procedures
- Catch sheep for shearing
- Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained in line with the OHS and workplace.
- Sheep are caught and moved in line with organisational, OHS, industry and animal welfare standards.
- Sheep are moved from the catching pen to the shearing board using safe manual handling techniques.
- Sheep are positioned for shearing/crutching in line with industry agreed method.
- Remove wool