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

AHCSHG303 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain and service shearing handpieces

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCSHG303 - Maintain and service shearing handpieces
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and service shearing handpieces as part of a shearing operation.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures and work health and safety requirementsThis unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.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: Identify worn and faulty handpiece components and install minor repair kit components
  • Assess the performance of the handpiece
  • Check and clean comb bed, cups and fork yokes and check comb bed visually for flatness
  • Identify worn and faulty handpiece components
  • Install minor repair kit components
  • Check faulty comb beds and assess the required scope of repairs
  • Determine if there is a need for a technician to repair the fault
  • Carry out repairs according to manufacturer’s specifications and work health and safety requirements
  • Arrange repairs by a technician as required
       
Element: Service handpiece
  • Adjust handpiece components to maintain operational performance
  • Lubricate handpiece
  • Replace components requiring periodic replacement
  • Identify wear and tear on handpiece in terms of effects on performance
  • Install safety components and check before operation of the handpiece
  • Run and check handpiece prior to use to determine safe operational performance
       


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. Identify worn and faulty handpiece components and install minor repair kit components

1.1 Assess the performance of the handpiece

1.2 Check and clean comb bed, cups and fork yokes and check comb bed visually for flatness

1.3 Identify worn and faulty handpiece components

1.4 Install minor repair kit components

1.5 Check faulty comb beds and assess the required scope of repairs

1.6 Determine if there is a need for a technician to repair the fault

1.7 Carry out repairs according to manufacturer’s specifications and work health and safety requirements

1.8 Arrange repairs by a technician as required

2. Service handpiece

2.1 Adjust handpiece components to maintain operational performance

2.2 Lubricate handpiece

2.3 Replace components requiring periodic replacement

2.4 Identify wear and tear on handpiece in terms of effects on performance

2.5 Install safety components and check before operation of the handpiece

2.6 Run and check handpiece prior to use to determine safe operational performance

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 maintaining and servicing shearing handpieces.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify worn and faulty handpiece components

install minor repair kit components

maintain and service handpieces

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

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

terminology and assembly procedures for handpieces

maintenance and servicing requirements for shearing handpieces

components of a shearing handpiece

different types of combs and cutters to use under different conditions

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. Identify worn and faulty handpiece components and install minor repair kit components

1.1 Assess the performance of the handpiece

1.2 Check and clean comb bed, cups and fork yokes and check comb bed visually for flatness

1.3 Identify worn and faulty handpiece components

1.4 Install minor repair kit components

1.5 Check faulty comb beds and assess the required scope of repairs

1.6 Determine if there is a need for a technician to repair the fault

1.7 Carry out repairs according to manufacturer’s specifications and work health and safety requirements

1.8 Arrange repairs by a technician as required

2. Service handpiece

2.1 Adjust handpiece components to maintain operational performance

2.2 Lubricate handpiece

2.3 Replace components requiring periodic replacement

2.4 Identify wear and tear on handpiece in terms of effects on performance

2.5 Install safety components and check before operation of the handpiece

2.6 Run and check handpiece prior to use to determine safe operational performance

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
Assess the performance of the handpiece 
Check and clean comb bed, cups and fork yokes and check comb bed visually for flatness 
Identify worn and faulty handpiece components 
Install minor repair kit components 
Check faulty comb beds and assess the required scope of repairs 
Determine if there is a need for a technician to repair the fault 
Carry out repairs according to manufacturer’s specifications and work health and safety requirements 
Arrange repairs by a technician as required 
Adjust handpiece components to maintain operational performance 
Lubricate handpiece 
Replace components requiring periodic replacement 
Identify wear and tear on handpiece in terms of effects on performance 
Install safety components and check before operation of the handpiece 
Run and check handpiece prior to use to determine safe operational performance 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCSHG303 - Maintain and service shearing handpieces
Assessment task 1: [title]

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I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCSHG303 - Maintain and service shearing handpieces

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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