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.

How might the wool be contaminated?
It may contain lamb pouches, black fibres, loose woolpack fibres, dags, grease locks or skin pieces; it may be maggot or dermatitis affected, or be stained by urine, water or dung. There may also be baling twines, man-made fibres and clothing, or excessive vegetable matter contained in the wool.

What wool faults may be relevant to this competency standard?
Wool may be cotted; exhibit hairy breech; or contain unscourable colour, water stain or dermatitis.

At what rate should non-fleece wool be prepared?
Rate of preparation should relate to commercial standards and requirements relevant to the enterprise.

How might the wool be contaminated?
It may contain lamb pouches, black fibres, loose woolpack fibres, dags, grease locks or skin pieces; it may be maggot or dermatitis affected, or be stained by urine, water or dung. There may also be baling twines, man-made fibres and clothing, or excessive vegetable matter contained in the wool.

What wool faults may be relevant to this competency standard?
Wool may be cotted; exhibit hairy breech; or contain unscourable colour, water stain or dermatitis.

At what rate should non-fleece wool be prepared?
Rate of preparation should relate to commercial standards and requirements relevant to the enterprise.

What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole?
Competence in preparing fleece wool for classing requires evidence that wool has been properly prepared for classing within the pressures of commercial wool harvesting. The skills and knowledge required to prepare fleece wool for classing must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts. For example, this could include different wool types, sheds, shearing teams and classing operations.
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:

wool characteristics
principles and requirements of wool processing
principles of wool growth
identification of fleece parts
diagnosing wool faults
identification of impurities.

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:

assess levels of vegetable matter and other impurities
accurately skirt fleeces at commercial rates
roll fleeces.

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:

wool characteristics
principles and requirements of wool processing
principles of wool growth
identification of fleece parts
diagnosing wool faults
identification of impurities.

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:

assess levels of vegetable matter and other impurities
accurately skirt fleeces at commercial rates
roll fleeces.

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
By interpreting and understanding the verbal and visual signals given by the supervisor. (2)

Communicating ideas and information
By interpreting and understanding the verbal and visual signals given by the supervisor. (2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
In sorting the parts of a fleece for different wool types and quality. (2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
In sorting the parts of a fleece for different wool types and quality. (2)

Planning and organising activities
In ensuring the bins are ready to accept fleeces and fleece parts. (2)

Planning and organising activities
In ensuring the bins are ready to accept fleeces and fleece parts. (2)

Working with others and in teams
In working with others in the wool shed to achieve a smooth shearing operation. (2)

Working with others and in teams
In working with others in the wool shed to achieve a smooth shearing operation. (2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Not applicable. (0)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Not applicable. (0)

Solving problems
By correctly identifying and removing wool contamination. (2)

Solving problems
By correctly identifying and removing wool contamination. (2)

Using technology
Not applicable. (0)

Using technology
Not applicable. (0)