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 shearing supplies may be relevant to this competency standard?
Shearing supplies include food and equipment.

What shearing supplies may be relevant to this competency standard?
Shearing supplies include food and equipment.

What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole?
Competence in accounting for supplies for shearing requires evidence that supplies have been accurately calculated and acquired prior to the commencement of shearing operations. The skills and knowledge required to account for supplies for shearing must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts. For example, this could include different shearing teams, food needs and working environments.
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:

supplies required to support shearing operations
procedures for ordering supplies and purchasing
books of account
maintaining records
GST requirements.

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:

determine supplies for shearing
obtain supplies for shearing
record supplies for shearing
negotiate discounts on bulk purchases.

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:

supplies required to support shearing operations
procedures for ordering supplies and purchasing
books of account
maintaining records
GST requirements.

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:

determine supplies for shearing
obtain supplies for shearing
record supplies for shearing
negotiate discounts on bulk purchases.

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 preparing lists of food and equipment needs, and ordering supplies. (1)

Communicating ideas and information
Through preparing lists of food and equipment needs, and ordering supplies. (1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Through determining supply needs. (1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Through determining supply needs. (1)

Planning and organising activities
Through timing factors associated with ordering and storage of supplies prior to shearing. (1)

Planning and organising activities
Through timing factors associated with ordering and storage of supplies prior to shearing. (1)

Working with others and in teams
Through consultation on food and materials needs. (1)

Working with others and in teams
Through consultation on food and materials needs. (1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Through calculating quantities and costs of supplies. (1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Through calculating quantities and costs of supplies. (1)

Solving problems
Through recognising and dealing with pending supply or storage issues. (1)

Solving problems
Through recognising and dealing with pending supply or storage issues. (1)

Using technology
Through use of calculator, fax and telephone. (1)

Using technology
Through use of calculator, fax and telephone. (1)