Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCSHG205 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Grind combs and cutters for machine shearing

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCSHG205 - Grind combs and cutters for machine shearing
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to grind combs and cutters for machine shearing so that they are effective for the type of wool and shearing conditions.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, biosecurity requirements 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.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
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
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Determine need for sharpening combs and cutters
  • Check combs and cutters for wear and report any issues found
  • Clean combs and cutters prior to grinding
  • Identify work health and safety hazards and report to supervisor
       
Element: Prepare grinder and pendulum for use
  • Check the grinder and its location for serviceability and safety report safety hazards to supervisor
  • Identify grinder faults or malfunctions and report to supervisor for repair or replacement
  • Apply grinding papers to grinder discs
  • Store and care for grinding papers
  • Check, clean and adjust the bottom bar of the pendulum to ensure it is true
  • Confirm that the pressure bar and pins are set at the recommended distance
  • Check the height setting of pendulum
       
Element: Carry out grinding
  • Wear eye protection while grinding is carried out
  • Secure comb or cutter for grinding
  • Apply correct pressure while grinding
  • Grind combs and cutters as directed
  • Check combs and cutters visually for even grinding
  • Identify and rectify faults or unevenness in grinding
  • Ensure grinding wheel is not left running when unattended
       


Evidence Required

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. Determine need for sharpening combs and cutters

1.1 Check combs and cutters for wear and report any issues found

1.2 Clean combs and cutters prior to grinding

1.3 Identify work health and safety hazards and report to supervisor

2. Prepare grinder and pendulum for use

2.1 Check the grinder and its location for serviceability and safety report safety hazards to supervisor

2.2 Identify grinder faults or malfunctions and report to supervisor for repair or replacement

2.3 Apply grinding papers to grinder discs

2.4 Store and care for grinding papers

2.5 Check, clean and adjust the bottom bar of the pendulum to ensure it is true

2.6 Confirm that the pressure bar and pins are set at the recommended distance

2.7 Check the height setting of pendulum

3. Carry out grinding

3.1 Wear eye protection while grinding is carried out

3.2 Secure comb or cutter for grinding

3.3 Apply correct pressure while grinding

3.4 Grind combs and cutters as directed

3.5 Check combs and cutters visually for even grinding

3.6 Identify and rectify faults or unevenness in grinding

3.7 Ensure grinding wheel is not left running when unattended

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 grinding combs and cutters for machine shearing.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify hazards and apply safe work practices

determine need for sharpening combs and cutters

prepare grinder and pendulum for use

carry out grinding to industry standards

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

types of combs and cutters

terminology, techniques and procedures for grinding combs and cutters

setting of, storage and caring for grinding papers

tools and equipment used in grinding combs and cutters

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

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Determine need for sharpening combs and cutters

1.1 Check combs and cutters for wear and report any issues found

1.2 Clean combs and cutters prior to grinding

1.3 Identify work health and safety hazards and report to supervisor

2. Prepare grinder and pendulum for use

2.1 Check the grinder and its location for serviceability and safety report safety hazards to supervisor

2.2 Identify grinder faults or malfunctions and report to supervisor for repair or replacement

2.3 Apply grinding papers to grinder discs

2.4 Store and care for grinding papers

2.5 Check, clean and adjust the bottom bar of the pendulum to ensure it is true

2.6 Confirm that the pressure bar and pins are set at the recommended distance

2.7 Check the height setting of pendulum

3. Carry out grinding

3.1 Wear eye protection while grinding is carried out

3.2 Secure comb or cutter for grinding

3.3 Apply correct pressure while grinding

3.4 Grind combs and cutters as directed

3.5 Check combs and cutters visually for even grinding

3.6 Identify and rectify faults or unevenness in grinding

3.7 Ensure grinding wheel is not left running when unattended

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 combs and cutters for wear and report any issues found 
Clean combs and cutters prior to grinding 
Identify work health and safety hazards and report to supervisor 
Check the grinder and its location for serviceability and safety report safety hazards to supervisor 
Identify grinder faults or malfunctions and report to supervisor for repair or replacement 
Apply grinding papers to grinder discs 
Store and care for grinding papers 
Check, clean and adjust the bottom bar of the pendulum to ensure it is true 
Confirm that the pressure bar and pins are set at the recommended distance 
Check the height setting of pendulum 
Wear eye protection while grinding is carried out 
Secure comb or cutter for grinding 
Apply correct pressure while grinding 
Grind combs and cutters as directed 
Check combs and cutters visually for even grinding 
Identify and rectify faults or unevenness in grinding 
Ensure grinding wheel is not left running when unattended 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCSHG205 - Grind combs and cutters for machine shearing
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