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

AHCSHG402 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct equipment experting for machine shearing

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCSHG402 - Conduct equipment experting for machine shearing
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare a comb for shearing, or experting the comb.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures and work health and safety policies.This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation 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: Trim and finish combs
  • Identify signs of non-optimal equipment performance and remedy
  • Identify potential and existing work health and safety hazards and implement control measures
  • Confirm that the trim and finish meet the requirements of the current shearing task
  • Maintain control of comb and tools throughout the experting process
  • Adapt the comb in a form that meets individual shearing style
       
Element: Scallop comb
  • Recognise and apply the principles and method of scalloping
  • Determine the interrelationship between correctly scalloped combs and shearing performance in terms of density of wool, time of year, and breed
  • Scallop combs to meet the shearing style of individual shearers
       


Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Trim and finish combs

1.1 Identify signs of non-optimal equipment performance and remedy

1.2 Identify potential and existing work health and safety hazards and implement control measures

1.3 Confirm that the trim and finish meet the requirements of the current shearing task

1.4 Maintain control of comb and tools throughout the experting process

1.5 Adapt the comb in a form that meets individual shearing style

2. Scallop comb

2.1 Recognise and apply the principles and method of scalloping

2.2 Determine the interrelationship between correctly scalloped combs and shearing performance in terms of density of wool, time of year, and breed

2.3 Scallop combs to meet the shearing style of individual shearers

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 conducting equipment experting for machine shearing.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

trim and finish combs

scallop combs

identify work health and safety hazards and implement safe work practice

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

different types of combs and cutters

trimming and finishing techniques

tools and equipment used in experting

scalloping techniques

the relationship of comb preparation to shearing performance.

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


Submission Requirements

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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. Trim and finish combs

1.1 Identify signs of non-optimal equipment performance and remedy

1.2 Identify potential and existing work health and safety hazards and implement control measures

1.3 Confirm that the trim and finish meet the requirements of the current shearing task

1.4 Maintain control of comb and tools throughout the experting process

1.5 Adapt the comb in a form that meets individual shearing style

2. Scallop comb

2.1 Recognise and apply the principles and method of scalloping

2.2 Determine the interrelationship between correctly scalloped combs and shearing performance in terms of density of wool, time of year, and breed

2.3 Scallop combs to meet the shearing style of individual shearers

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
Identify signs of non-optimal equipment performance and remedy 
Identify potential and existing work health and safety hazards and implement control measures 
Confirm that the trim and finish meet the requirements of the current shearing task 
Maintain control of comb and tools throughout the experting process 
Adapt the comb in a form that meets individual shearing style 
Recognise and apply the principles and method of scalloping 
Determine the interrelationship between correctly scalloped combs and shearing performance in terms of density of wool, time of year, and breed 
Scallop combs to meet the shearing style of individual shearers 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCSHG402 - Conduct equipment experting for machine shearing
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Assessment Record Sheet

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