Prepare facilities for shearing and crutching

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Assessment Template
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Assessment Matrix
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Evidence Guide
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Competency Mapping Template
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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
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Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver AHCWOL308A, 'Prepare facilities for shearing and crutching'.
Google Links
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Inspect facilities and equipment

1.1. Facilities are inspected and assessed for hygiene and safety according to industry standards and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.

1.2. Equipment faults or malfunctions are identified and reported for repair or replacement according to enterprise requirements.

1.3. Potential and existing hazards are identified, controlled and reported according to OHS requirements.

2. Prepare facilities

2.1. Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained according to OHS requirements.

2.2. Shed staff are engaged in the removal of contaminating substances according to industry Quality Assurance (QA) enterprise and environmental requirements.

2.3. Shed staff are directed/assisted in the cleaning of facilities and equipment to industry standards and hazards are eliminated according to OHS requirements.

3. Prepare equipment and materials

3.1. Shed staff are directed/assisted in the positioning of tables and equipment.

3.2. Bins/wool pack holders are placed in strategic positions.

3.3. Shed staff are directed/assisted in the positioning of brooms/scrapers.

3.4. Discussions are held with the presser in relation to their understanding of the property requirements.

4. Organise the supply of sheep to shearers

4.1. Order of shearing and information on mob cut-outs is conveyed to staff.

4.2. Sheep to be shorn first are placed in catching pens.

4.3. Supply of sheep in monitored and co-ordinated throughout shearing.


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCWOL308A appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC33010 - Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation
  • AHC33110 - Certificate III in Advanced Wool Handling
  • AHC30110 - Certificate III in Agriculture
  • AHC33013 - Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation