Unit of competency Outline

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Carry out post-shearing procedures

Carry out post-shearing procedures

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK373
State Code
OFF05
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/02/2025
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/08/2025
Field of Education
050103 - Wool Science
Original Release Date
11/08/2025
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to care for shorn livestock.The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work, including limited responsibility for the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, biosecurity, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor weather conditions
  • 1.1 Monitor weather during and after shearing operations, and revise work programs in response to changing weather conditions
  • 1.2 Identify adverse weather conditions and assess and report the likely impacts on livestock, feed and property
  • 1.3 Determine the appropriate actions required to minimise loss or damage to livestock during adverse weather conditions
2. Assess and monitor livestock condition
  • 2.1 Assess and record livestock condition and health status
  • 2.2 Identify and report abnormal behaviour or evidence of sickness
  • 2.3 Determine and provide water and feed requirements for livestock, and arrange supplementary feeding as required
  • 2.4 Apply workplace animal welfare practices and biosecurity policies
3. Maintain livestock environment
  • 3.1 Maintain livestock yards and facilities so that they are clean, secure and safe
  • 3.2 Maintain suitable shelter for shorn livestock to prevent losses
  • 3.3 Identify hazards and risks, and implement safe working practices to manage risks
4. Complete post-shearing operations
  • 4.1 Monitor and control environmental implications associated with shearing activities
  • 4.2 Clean shearing facilities and equipment and dispose of waste according to workplace, work health and safety (WHS) and biosecurity procedures
  • 4.3 Record relevant post-shearing information and report to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM88 AHCSHG306 Carry out post-shearing procedures Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJB3 AHC30122 Certificate III in Agriculture Qualification