Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
AHCSHG203 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Shear sheep to novice level
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | AHCSHG203 - Shear sheep to novice level |
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Description | |||
Employability Skills | |||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to select, handle and shear sheep under supervision to novice level.Novice level is defined as shearing a minimum of 40 adult merino sheep or 50 adult crossbred sheep per day to industry standards.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes, 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. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. 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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Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Set-up shearing handpiece |
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Element: Follow health and fitness procedures |
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Element: Catch sheep for shearing |
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Element: Remove fleece |
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