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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Sort livestock for shearing
  2. Prepare livestock for shearing
  3. Monitor livestock

Range Statement


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 be observed preparing livestock for shearing.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify hazards and implement safe work procedures

select equipment appropriate to crutching and shearing tasks

organise crutching and shearing operations

muster, move, draft and handle livestock in compliance with animal welfare requirements

observe and monitor livestock health and condition and detect disease or nutritional disorders and treat appropriately

organise feed and water supplies

avoid and remove contamination of fleece

demonstrate safe and environmentally responsible workplace practices

communicate verbally with work team and manager

calculate livestock numbers, keep mobs separate

follow enterprise work health and safety policies in the context of own work

follow enterprise biosecurity policies in the context of own work

follow enterprise animal welfare policies in the context of own work


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

different types and purposes of shearing boards, yards and catching pens

components and functions of shearing, cleaning and drenching equipment

handling, mustering and movement techniques

livestock breeds, nutritional and hygiene requirements

possible fleece contaminants and types of pigmentation faults

biosecurity legislation and codes of practice applying to the job role

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

animal welfare legislation and codes of practice applying to the job role