AHCSHG309 — Prepare combs and cutters for machine shearing

1 Grind combs and cutters

• 1.1Check the grinder and its location for safety hazards and implement control measures according to work health and safety (WHS)
• 1.2Identify faulty components and determine level of repair or replacement requirements
• 1.3Access appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and fit correctly
• 1.4Operate grinder in a safe manner without risk of injury to operator or others or damage to equipment and in line with manufacturer specifications
• 1.5Adjust pendulum pin settings, confirm set and pendulum bar is clean and check for level
• 1.6Test grinding plates visually in terms of being balanced and true
• 1.7Identify worn and incorrectly adhered papers and replace
• 1.8Set grinder according to manufacturer specifications
• 1.9Identify even wear of combs and cutters and sharpen combs and cutters in line with manufacturer specifications

2 Dress combs

• 2.1Select bevel and modify appropriate to wool type
• 2.2Determine factors affecting combs selection in terms of type of livestock and seasonal conditions
• 2.3Dress comb teeth to uniform shape and length
• 2.4Thin comb teeth uniformly along their length
• 2.5Polish comb leaving no rough or sharp points

What does an assessment tool for AHCSHG309 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCSHG309 needs to address all 30 unit components: 2 elements with 14 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 8 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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