Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
AHCSHG204A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Shear sheep to improver level
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | AHCSHG204A - Shear sheep to improver level |
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Description | This unit covers the process of selecting, handling and shearing of sheep to improver level and defines the standard required to: set up and adjust handpiece to the shearing conditions; operate shearing equipment safely; maintain position and control of the sheep while minimising stress on the shearer; avoid damage to sheep as well as second cuts and contaminants in fleece; handle and shear 70 to 80 sheep per day using industry accepted methods and procedures; recognise problem and diseased sheep and report accordingly. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit applies to working with the application of judgement and discretion and would be carried out with minimal supervision as part of a shearing operation. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare for shearing |
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Element: Perform shearing operations |
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Element: Respond to complications |
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Element: Complete shearing operation |
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