Unit of competency Outline

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Document a wool clip

Document a wool clip

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWOL307A
State Code
D7286
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/02/2014
Field of Education
080901 - Secretarial And Clerical Studies
Original Release Date
14/02/2014
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit covers the process of documenting a wool clip to national and organisational standards and defines the standard to: obtain signatures and/or registrations that are required and include on classers report; include details of wool bales with each consignment, and send the completed classers report to the appropriate authority at the conclusion of shearing; make suggestions for improved safety, conditions and fleece quality based on classers report, observations and discussions with operators within the wool shed; prepare and maintain records as required by enterprise or legislation.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish recording system and documentation
  • 1.1. The nature of documentation is selected according to the culture and facilities of the wool shed.
  • 1.2. Guidelines for the use of the recording system are established, including the type, frequency and format of recording.
  • 1.3. Those who are to use the recording system are clearly informed of their obligations and any specific instructions that are necessary.
  • 1.4. Checks are made regularly to ensure that documentation is accurately completed and updated at the proper times.
2. Complete records for wool classing
  • 2.1. Documents and records required by the organisation and the market are completed clearly and accurately.
  • 2.2. The wool clip specification is completed prior to consignment, to ensure that the correct lotting advice is provided to the selling broker or buyer.
  • 2.3. Any additional notes or advice necessary on the documents are made clearly and accurately.
  • 2.4. All signatures and/or registrations that are required are obtained and included on documentation.
  • 2.5. Wages statements for contractors are prepared according to the agreements reached in employment conditions.
3. Provide information and advice to the woolgrower
  • 3.1. Suggestions for improved safety, conditions and fleece quality are derived from observations, smoothness of workflow, and discussions with operators within the wool shed.
  • 3.2. The wool clips specification is communicated to the appropriate authority at shed cutout.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Wool clip documentation may include:
advice notes
waybills
classers specification
wool clip specification and/or wool classer's wages statement.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
ensure that all relevant details are recorded accurately and clearly in a timely manner
communicate recording procedures and requirements clearly to wool presser
obtain signatures and/or registrations that are required and include on classers report
include details of wool bales with each consignment, and send the completed classers report to the appropriate authority at the conclusion of shearing
make suggestions for improved safety, conditions and fleece quality based on classers report, observations and discussions with operators within the wool shed
prepare and maintain records as required by enterprise or legislation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3489 RTE3902A Document a wool clip Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAN86 AHCWOL307 Document a wool clip Unit of competency