Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCWOL308 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare facilities for shearing and crutching

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCWOL308 - Prepare facilities for shearing and crutching
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to ensure the safety and hygiene standards of facilities and equipment prior to shearing and crutching operations, and is undertaken by growers with assistance from wool handlers.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work including limited responsibility for the work of others.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency is to be assessed in the work place or workplace and simulated environments that accurately reflect performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
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
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Inspect facilities and equipment
  • Inspect facilities and assess for hygiene and safety
  • Identify equipment faults or malfunctions and report for repair or replacement
  • Identify potential and existing hazards, assess risks and implement control measures and report
  • Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment
       
Element: Prepare facilities
  • Engage shed staff in the removal of contaminating substances according to industry Quality Assurance (QA) and environmental requirements
  • Direct and assist shed staff in the cleaning of facilities and equipment t and eliminate hazards
       
Element: Prepare equipment and materials
  • Direct and assist shed staff in the positioning of tables and equipment
  • Place bins and wool pack holders in strategic positions
  • Direct and assist shed staff in the positioning of brooms and scrapers
  • Hold discussions with the presser in relation to their understanding of the property requirements
       
Element: Organise the supply of sheep to shearers
  • Convey the order of shearing and information on mob cut-outs to staff
  • Move humanely sheep to be shorn first into catching pens
  • Monitor and coordinate the supply of sheep throughout shearing
  • Implement enterprise biosecurity policies
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Inspect facilities and equipment

1.1 Inspect facilities and assess for hygiene and safety

1.2 Identify equipment faults or malfunctions and report for repair or replacement

1.3 Identify potential and existing hazards, assess risks and implement control measures and report

1.4 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment

2. Prepare facilities

2.1 Engage shed staff in the removal of contaminating substances according to industry Quality Assurance (QA) and environmental requirements

2.2 Direct and assist shed staff in the cleaning of facilities and equipment t and eliminate hazards

3. Prepare equipment and materials

3.1 Direct and assist shed staff in the positioning of tables and equipment

3.2 Place bins and wool pack holders in strategic positions

3.3 Direct and assist shed staff in the positioning of brooms and scrapers

3.4 Hold discussions with the presser in relation to their understanding of the property requirements

4. Organise the supply of sheep to shearers

4.1 Convey the order of shearing and information on mob cut-outs to staff

4.2 Move humanely sheep to be shorn first into catching pens

4.3 Monitor and coordinate the supply of sheep throughout shearing

4.4 Implement enterprise biosecurity policies

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify hazards and implement safe work practices

maintain contamination and hazard-free environment for shearing and wool handling

recognise and remedy health and safety hazards

carry out minor maintenance and repairs to equipment and facilities

disposal of waste in an environmentally responsible manner

pen sheep humanely in line with enterprise animal welfare policies

communicate with shed staff and direct operations

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

maintenance and hygiene requirements of shearing sheds, boards and catching pens

sources and types of contamination

principles of moving and penning animals

shearing requirements

features of efficient shed and board layouts

requirements of work health and safety legislation and animal welfare codes of practice as they relate to the shearing and wool preparation sector

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Inspect facilities and equipment

1.1 Inspect facilities and assess for hygiene and safety

1.2 Identify equipment faults or malfunctions and report for repair or replacement

1.3 Identify potential and existing hazards, assess risks and implement control measures and report

1.4 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment

2. Prepare facilities

2.1 Engage shed staff in the removal of contaminating substances according to industry Quality Assurance (QA) and environmental requirements

2.2 Direct and assist shed staff in the cleaning of facilities and equipment t and eliminate hazards

3. Prepare equipment and materials

3.1 Direct and assist shed staff in the positioning of tables and equipment

3.2 Place bins and wool pack holders in strategic positions

3.3 Direct and assist shed staff in the positioning of brooms and scrapers

3.4 Hold discussions with the presser in relation to their understanding of the property requirements

4. Organise the supply of sheep to shearers

4.1 Convey the order of shearing and information on mob cut-outs to staff

4.2 Move humanely sheep to be shorn first into catching pens

4.3 Monitor and coordinate the supply of sheep throughout shearing

4.4 Implement enterprise biosecurity policies

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Inspect facilities and assess for hygiene and safety 
Identify equipment faults or malfunctions and report for repair or replacement 
Identify potential and existing hazards, assess risks and implement control measures and report 
Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment 
Engage shed staff in the removal of contaminating substances according to industry Quality Assurance (QA) and environmental requirements 
Direct and assist shed staff in the cleaning of facilities and equipment t and eliminate hazards 
Direct and assist shed staff in the positioning of tables and equipment 
Place bins and wool pack holders in strategic positions 
Direct and assist shed staff in the positioning of brooms and scrapers 
Hold discussions with the presser in relation to their understanding of the property requirements 
Convey the order of shearing and information on mob cut-outs to staff 
Move humanely sheep to be shorn first into catching pens 
Monitor and coordinate the supply of sheep throughout shearing 
Implement enterprise biosecurity policies 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCWOL308 - Prepare facilities for shearing and crutching
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