Elements and Performance Criteria
- Define work shed roles
- Roles and responsibilities of shed staff are clearly defined.
- Skills of shed staff are accurately identified and matched with available tasks and duties.
- Requirements of job duties and the industry code of practice are clearly identified and communicated to shed staff.
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policy and procedures are effectively communicated and implemented.
- Induct shed staff
- OHS hazards are identified, risks assessed and suitable controls are implemented.
- The details of shearing, including flock and mob details, are communicated to staff.
- New staff are briefed on relevant awards, enterprise agreements, pay rates and related administration.
- New staff are advised of terms and conditions and signed on.
- New staff are familiarised with the workplace and colleagues.
- Support on-the-job training
- Training needs are determined through skills analysis and monitoring work performance.
- Practical skills are explained and demonstrated where required Training is provided based on clear explanations and practical demonstration of skills
- Performance required is clearly indicated to the learner.
- Training is delivered in line with operational requirements.
- Monitor work performance of shed staff
- Board staff are allocated responsibilities and their performance is monitored.
- Skirting procedures are explained and skirtings are monitored for compliance to instructions.
- Requirements for separating specific parts of the fleece are clearly described to wool handlers and justified by Code of Practice or processor requirements.
- Condition of wool room is monitored to minimise contamination of all wool lines.
- All bending and lifting that is required is done according to safe working practices and using the available safety equipment.
- Provide follow-up and support to shed staff
- Staff responsibilities are adjusted to allow for practice and skills development where required.
- Coaching is provided to assist learning.
- Discussion and information sharing is routinely used to communicate requirements of work activities through a participative approach.
- Feedback is clear, constructive and provided promptly to individuals to maintain high quality clip preparation.
- Disagreements and conflicts are managed constructively using appropriate conflict management strategies.