Unit of competency Outline
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Maintain and service shearing handpieces
Maintain and service shearing handpieces
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSHG303A
AHCSHG303A
State Code
D7222
D7222
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2011
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
13/12/2011
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the process of maintaining and servicing shearing handpieces as part of a wool harvesting operation and defines the standard required to: assemble and disassemble handpieces; identify worn and faulty handpiece components; install minor repair kit components; maintain and service handpieces to optimal shearing performance standards.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify worn and faulty handpiece components and install minor repair kit components
- 1.1. The performance of the handpiece is assessed.
- 1.2. Comb bed, cups and fork yokes are checked and cleaned, and comb bed is visually checked for flatness.
- 1.3. Worn and faulty handpiece components are determined in terms of manufacturer's specifications.
- 1.4. Minor repair kit components are installed according to manufacturer's specifications and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
- 1.5. Faulty comb beds are checked and the required scope of repairs is assessed.
- 1.6. The need for a technician to repair the fault is determined.
- 1.7. Repairs are carried out according to manufacturer's specifications and OHS requirements.
- 1.8. Repairs by a technician are arranged as required.
2. Service handpiece
- 2.1. Handpiece components are adjusted to maintain operational performance.
- 2.2. Handpiece is lubricated to manufacturer's specifications.
- 2.3. Components requiring periodic replacement are installed according to manufacturer's specifications.
- 2.4. Wear and tear on handpiece is identified in terms of effects on performance.
- 2.5. Safety components are installed and checked before operation of the handpiece.
- 2.6. Handpiece is run and checked prior to use to determine safe operational performance.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Handpieces may include:
maintain all handpieces to meet industry standards for crutching and shearing requirements.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Handpieces may include:
maintain all handpieces to meet industry standards for crutching and shearing requirements.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
assemble and disassemble handpieces
identify worn and faulty handpiece components
install minor repair kit components
maintain and service handpieces to optimal shearing performance standards.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
assemble and disassemble handpieces
identify worn and faulty handpiece components
install minor repair kit components
maintain and service handpieces to optimal shearing performance standards.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3536 | RTE3304A | Maintain and service shearing handpieces | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAN58 | AHCSHG303 | Maintain and service shearing handpieces | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D511 | AHC41210 | Certificate IV in Shearing | Qualification |
| D495 | AHC32910 | Certificate III in Shearing | Qualification |