Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range of Variables explains the contexts within which the performance and knowledge requirements of this standard may be assessed. The scope of variables chosen in training and assessment requirements may depend on the work situations available.

What variations might be used for combs?
Combs vary in bevel and the consistency of the teeth in length, shape, thickness, and steel temper.

What OHS requirements may be applicable to this standard?
Safe systems and procedures for:
operating shearing and crutching equipment
manual handling including lifting and carrying
protection from organic and other dusts
protection against electrical hazards
controlling and removing hazards
protection from hazardous noise
appropriate use of personal protective clothing and equipment.

What variations might be used for combs?
Combs vary in bevel and the consistency of the teeth in length, shape, thickness, and steel temper.

What OHS requirements may be applicable to this standard?
Safe systems and procedures for:
operating shearing and crutching equipment
manual handling including lifting and carrying
protection from organic and other dusts
protection against electrical hazards
controlling and removing hazards
protection from hazardous noise
appropriate use of personal protective clothing and equipment.

What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole?
Competence in conducting equipment experting for machine shearing requires evidence that experting work has been successfully undertaken according to the above standards. The skills and knowledge required to conduct equipment experting for machine shearing must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts. For example, this could include different enterprises, workplaces, shearing teams and sheep breeds and conditions.
What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below:

types of combs and cutters
trimming and finishing techniques
tools and equipment used in experting
OHS policies and practices related to experting
scalloping techniques
assessing relationship of comb preparation to shearing performance.

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?

To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These skills include the ability to:

trim and finish combs
scallop combs
recognise and report OHS hazards to the appropriate person.

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
This competency standard

Essential Assessment Information
There is essential information about

What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below:

types of combs and cutters
trimming and finishing techniques
tools and equipment used in experting
OHS policies and practices related to experting
scalloping techniques
assessing relationship of comb preparation to shearing performance.

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?

To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These skills include the ability to:

trim and finish combs
scallop combs
recognise and report OHS hazards to the appropriate person.

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
This competency standard

Essential Assessment Information
There is essential information about

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life, which are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard. Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where 0 = not required, 1 = perform the process, 2 = perform and administer the process and 3 = perform, administer and design the process.
Communicating ideas and information
Through recognising and reporting OHS hazards to the appropriate person, and through verbal communications with shearing teams. (2)

Communicating ideas and information
Through recognising and reporting OHS hazards to the appropriate person, and through verbal communications with shearing teams. (2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Through visual checking of worn combs and dressings according to OHS and industry standards. (2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Through visual checking of worn combs and dressings according to OHS and industry standards. (2)

Planning and organising activities
According to manufacturers recommendations and/industrial awards. (2)

Planning and organising activities
According to manufacturers recommendations and/industrial awards. (2)

Working with others and in teams
In supporting shearers through experting work. (3)

Working with others and in teams
In supporting shearers through experting work. (3)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
N/A (0)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
N/A (0)

Solving problems
Through dealing with non-optimal equipment performance. (2)

Solving problems
Through dealing with non-optimal equipment performance. (2)

Using technology
In the use of experting equipment. (2)

Using technology
In the use of experting equipment. (2)