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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare combs and cutters for shearing
   • 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
2. Prepare handpiece for shearing
   • 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
3. Prepare downtube for shearing
   • 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

Range Statement

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Performance Evidence

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

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Knowledge Evidence

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

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