The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Prepare for shearing
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Shearing materials, tools and equipment are checked for serviceability and prepared in readiness for shearing operations. Completed |
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Alpacas to be shorn are identified, drafted and moved according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), animal welfare and enterprise requirements. Completed |
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Alpacas are positioned for shearing according to industry agreed shearing methods. Completed |
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Potential and existing hazards in the workplace are identified, assessed and controlled according to OHS requirements. Completed |
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Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained according to OHS and enterprise requirements. Completed |
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Perform shearing operations
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Alpacas are shorn using shearing methods that minimise damage to the alpaca and fleece and ensure that volume of shearing meets enterprise requirements. Completed |
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Safe and humane handling techniques are used at all times according to OHS and animal welfare requirements. Completed |
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Own shearing performance is monitored and posture, shearing rate or speed and position of alpaca are adjusted as required. Completed |
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Respond to complications
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Where contamination is identified during shearing operations, it is reported to owner according to enterprise requirements. Completed |
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Cuts to alpacas are treated according to industry standards and animal welfare requirements. Completed |
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Problem alpacas are identified and appropriate measures are taken. Completed |
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Complete shearing operation
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Fleece is placed correctly for collection by handlers to avoid contamination and according to enterprise and industry requirements. Completed |
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Shearing handpiece is set to non-operational position and stored according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise requirements. Completed |
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Alpacas are safely released from the board into holding yards. Completed |
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Shearing grievances and difficulties are reported to supervisor according to enterprise requirements. Completed |
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Environmental implications associated with shearing activities are monitored and controlled according to enterprise requirements. Completed |
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