Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
AHCSHG208A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Shear alpacas
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | AHCSHG208A - Shear alpacas |
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Description | This unit covers the process of selecting, handling and shearing alpacas and defines the standard required to: set up and adjust handpiece to the shearing conditions; operate shearing equipment safely; position alpaca and restrain for shearer safety; avoid damage to alpaca as well as second cuts and contaminants in fleece; handle and shear alpacas using industry-accepted methods and procedures; meet volume and productivity expectations. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit applies to the processes involved with shearing alpacas and is usually conducted within established routines, methods and procedures. | ||
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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