Module Outline
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Wool Owner.classer
Wool Owner.classer
Module
National Code
State Code
40025
40025
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
Nominal Hours
24
Description
To provide wool growers with both the theoretical
knowledge and practical skills required for
registration as an Owner Classer with the Australian
Wool Corporation.
knowledge and practical skills required for
registration as an Owner Classer with the Australian
Wool Corporation.
General notes
No information
Evidence Guide
Internal Assessment 100%
The students must demonstrate their ability to:
- prepare fleeces and skirtings correctly to the standards
recommended in the Wool Industry Code of Practice
- correctly identify and classify 15 fleeces from 20
selected fleeces
- correctly group together the 'Code of Practice' standards
similar fleece types from 150 fleeces, shorn from sheep conforming to the mob
criteria as defined in the 'Code of Practice'
- correctly compile a woolclassers' specification sheet from
a sample shearing shed wool book
- carry out major wool fibre measurements for fibre diameter
and yield.
Successful students will be awarded a 'Statement of
Completion' by TAFE specifying the competencies
achieved and will then be eligible to apply for
registration as an Owner Classer with the Australian
Wool Corporation.
Usually run as 3 day intensive programme involving
practical and theory.
The students must demonstrate their ability to:
- prepare fleeces and skirtings correctly to the standards
recommended in the Wool Industry Code of Practice
- correctly identify and classify 15 fleeces from 20
selected fleeces
- correctly group together the 'Code of Practice' standards
similar fleece types from 150 fleeces, shorn from sheep conforming to the mob
criteria as defined in the 'Code of Practice'
- correctly compile a woolclassers' specification sheet from
a sample shearing shed wool book
- carry out major wool fibre measurements for fibre diameter
and yield.
Successful students will be awarded a 'Statement of
Completion' by TAFE specifying the competencies
achieved and will then be eligible to apply for
registration as an Owner Classer with the Australian
Wool Corporation.
Usually run as 3 day intensive programme involving
practical and theory.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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No information
Associated Qual/Courses