Assessor Resource
AHCSHG304A
Shear sheep to professional level
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies to shearing of sheep to professional level and is performed independently while working as part of a shearing team.
This unit covers the process of selecting, handling and shearing sheep to professional level of 100-120 or more sheep per day, and defines the standard required to: select, use and maintain shearing equipment; avoid contamination, second cuts and damage to wool and sheep; recognise problem and diseased sheep and apply treatments accordingly; shear sufficient sheep within eight hours to match skill level of a professional shearer; analyse and build skills from improver shearer level.
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