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

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures and work health and safety.

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. They use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.

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

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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. Grind combs and cutters	1.1 Check the grinder and its location for safety hazards and implement control measures 1.2 Identify faulty components and determine level of repair or replacement requirements 1.3 Operate grinder in a safe manner without risk of injury to operator or others or damage to equipment 1.4 Adjust pendulum pin settings, confirm set and pendulum bar is clean and check for level 1.5 Test grinding plates visually in terms of being balanced and true 1.6 Identify worn and incorrectly adhered papers and replace 1.7 Set grinder 1.8 Identify even wear of combs and cutters and sharpen combs and cutters
2. Dress combs	2.1 Select bevel and modify appropriate to wool type 2.2 Determine factors affecting combs selection in terms of type of livestock and seasonal conditions 2.3 Dress comb teeth to uniform shape and length 2.4 Thin comb teeth uniformly along their length 2.5 Polish comb leaving no rough or sharp points

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 be observed preparing combs and cutters for machine shearing.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify hazards and apply safe operating procedures to grinding

determine need for sharpening combs and cutters

determine need for dressing combs

prepare grinder and pendulum for use

carry out grinding

set, store and care for grinding papers

dress combs, including selecting bevels, teeth thinning and polishing

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

different types of combs and cutters

terminology, techniques and procedures for grinding combs and cutters

tools and equipment used in grinding combs, and cutters and dressing combs

hazard identification and risk control

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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Element	Performance criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Grind combs and cutters	1.1 Check the grinder and its location for safety hazards and implement control measures 1.2 Identify faulty components and determine level of repair or replacement requirements 1.3 Operate grinder in a safe manner without risk of injury to operator or others or damage to equipment 1.4 Adjust pendulum pin settings, confirm set and pendulum bar is clean and check for level 1.5 Test grinding plates visually in terms of being balanced and true 1.6 Identify worn and incorrectly adhered papers and replace 1.7 Set grinder 1.8 Identify even wear of combs and cutters and sharpen combs and cutters
2. Dress combs	2.1 Select bevel and modify appropriate to wool type 2.2 Determine factors affecting combs selection in terms of type of livestock and seasonal conditions 2.3 Dress comb teeth to uniform shape and length 2.4 Thin comb teeth uniformly along their length 2.5 Polish comb leaving no rough or sharp points

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 be observed preparing combs and cutters for machine shearing.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify hazards and apply safe operating procedures to grinding

determine need for sharpening combs and cutters

determine need for dressing combs

prepare grinder and pendulum for use

carry out grinding

set, store and care for grinding papers

dress combs, including selecting bevels, teeth thinning and polishing

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

different types of combs and cutters

terminology, techniques and procedures for grinding combs and cutters

tools and equipment used in grinding combs, and cutters and dressing combs

hazard identification and risk control

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.

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
Check the grinder and its location for safety hazards and implement control measures
Identify faulty components and determine level of repair or replacement requirements
Operate grinder in a safe manner without risk of injury to operator or others or damage to equipment
Adjust pendulum pin settings, confirm set and pendulum bar is clean and check for level
Test grinding plates visually in terms of being balanced and true
Identify worn and incorrectly adhered papers and replace
Set grinder
Identify even wear of combs and cutters and sharpen combs and cutters
Select bevel and modify appropriate to wool type
Determine factors affecting combs selection in terms of type of livestock and seasonal conditions
Dress comb teeth to uniform shape and length
Thin comb teeth uniformly along their length
Polish comb leaving no rough or sharp points

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