Assessor Resource

AHCSHG206
Prepare handpiece and downtube for machine shearing

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare handpieces and downtubes for machine shearing.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, biosecurity requirements and sustainability practices.

This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare combs and cutters for shearing

1.1 Select combs and cutters to suit fleece type and shearing conditions

1.2 Check combs and cutters for serviceability and prepare

1.3 Identify comb and cutter faults or malfunctions and report for repair or replacement

1.4 Clean combs and cutters prior to sharpening

1.5 Change combs and cutters during the shearing operations to suit shearing conditions

1.6 Identify potential and existing hazards and report to supervisor

2. Prepare handpiece for shearing

2.1 Secure comb and cutter for shearing

2.2 Lubricate handpiece prior to shearing

2.3 Adjust tension to suit shearing conditions and preference of the shearer

2.4 Check handpiece for serviceability and prepare

2.5 Identify handpiece faults or malfunctions and report for repair or replacement

3. Prepare downtube for shearing

3.1 Check downtube is checked for serviceability and prepare

3.2. Identify downtube faults or malfunctions and report for repair or replacement

3.3 Adjust safety clutch

3.4 Adjust downtube

3.5 Lubricate downtube prior to shearing

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 operating procedures

select and load comb and cutter for shearing

prepare combs, cutters, handpieces and downtubes for shearing

lubricate and maintain handpiece and downtube

carry out minor maintenance and repairs

recognise and clearly report any work health and safety hazards to the appropriate person

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

components of a shearing handpiece

components of a downtube

terminology for handpieces and downtubes

maintenance and lubrication procedures for shearing equipment and handpieces

types of combs and cutters to use under different conditions

work health and safety legislation and codes of practice applying to the job role

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or workplace and simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare combs and cutters for shearing

1.1 Select combs and cutters to suit fleece type and shearing conditions

1.2 Check combs and cutters for serviceability and prepare

1.3 Identify comb and cutter faults or malfunctions and report for repair or replacement

1.4 Clean combs and cutters prior to sharpening

1.5 Change combs and cutters during the shearing operations to suit shearing conditions

1.6 Identify potential and existing hazards and report to supervisor

2. Prepare handpiece for shearing

2.1 Secure comb and cutter for shearing

2.2 Lubricate handpiece prior to shearing

2.3 Adjust tension to suit shearing conditions and preference of the shearer

2.4 Check handpiece for serviceability and prepare

2.5 Identify handpiece faults or malfunctions and report for repair or replacement

3. Prepare downtube for shearing

3.1 Check downtube is checked for serviceability and prepare

3.2. Identify downtube faults or malfunctions and report for repair or replacement

3.3 Adjust safety clutch

3.4 Adjust downtube

3.5 Lubricate downtube prior to shearing

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 operating procedures

select and load comb and cutter for shearing

prepare combs, cutters, handpieces and downtubes for shearing

lubricate and maintain handpiece and downtube

carry out minor maintenance and repairs

recognise and clearly report any work health and safety hazards to the appropriate person

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

components of a shearing handpiece

components of a downtube

terminology for handpieces and downtubes

maintenance and lubrication procedures for shearing equipment and handpieces

types of combs and cutters to use under different conditions

work health and safety legislation and codes of practice applying to the job role

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or workplace and simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Select combs and cutters to suit fleece type and shearing conditions 
Check combs and cutters for serviceability and prepare 
Identify comb and cutter faults or malfunctions and report for repair or replacement 
Clean combs and cutters prior to sharpening 
Change combs and cutters during the shearing operations to suit shearing conditions 
Identify potential and existing hazards and report to supervisor 
Secure comb and cutter for shearing 
Lubricate handpiece prior to shearing 
Adjust tension to suit shearing conditions and preference of the shearer 
Check handpiece for serviceability and prepare 
Identify handpiece faults or malfunctions and report for repair or replacement 
Check downtube is checked for serviceability and prepare 
Identify downtube faults or malfunctions and report for repair or replacement 
Adjust safety clutch 
Adjust downtube 
Lubricate downtube prior to shearing 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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