Shear sheep to improver level

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver AHCSHG204A, 'Shear sheep to improver level'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Shear sheep to improver level' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for shearing

1.1. Shearing equipment is checked for correct operation prior to shearing session.

1.2. Potential and existing hazards in the workplace are identified, and reported to the supervisor.

1.3. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained in line with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and workplace procedures.

2. Perform shearing operations

2.1. Sheep to be shorn are identified, caught and moved in line with organisational, OHS, industry and animal welfare standards.

2.2. Sheep are positioned for shearing using identified positions in line with industry standards.

2.3. Handpiece is activated and positioned in readiness for shearing operations.

2.4. Sheep are shorn using identified method and positions in line with industry standards.

2.5. Shearing methods ensure that injuries and damage to the sheep and fleece is avoided in meeting volume expectations.

2.6. Safe and humane handling techniques are used at all times according to OHS and animal welfare requirements.

3. Respond to complications

3.1. Contamination is identified during shearing operations and reported to wool handlers in line with enterprise requirements.

3.2. Sheep cuts are sutured in line with industry standards and animal welfare requirements.

3.3. Flyblown sheep are identified and reported in line with industry standards and animal welfare requirements.

3.4. Problem sheep are identified and reported in line with industry and enterprise requirements.

4. Complete shearing operation

4.1. Wool is placed to avoid contamination and for wool handlers to collect in line with enterprise and industry requirements.

4.2. Handpiece is set to non-operational position and stored in line with manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements.

4.3. Sheep are safely released from the board into the count-out pens.

4.4. Shearing grievances and difficulties are reported in line with enterprise requirements.


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCSHG204A appears in the following qualifications: