Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

General context
Work is performed under some supervision, either individually or within a team environment
Work is assessed in accordance with statutory requirements, enterprise insurance requirements, OH&S legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant health regulations

Worksite environment and practices may include
Work conducted in a variety of environments, such as:
operational workplace activities
hazardous, controlled or exposed conditions
Work undertaken in accordance with established systems and on a range of machines and equipment including:
blending systems
opening machines and equipment (e.g. double drum openers, decotting machines, opener blenders and bale breakers
Use of materials, hand tools and equipment in accordance with established procedures including :
cleaning equipment
detergents and other chemicals
hand tools and power tools normally applicable to the tasks
hand trolleys
pallet trucks
Operator maintenance of opening machines and equipment, which may be scheduled or unscheduled and may vary according to enterprise requirements
Exposure to chemicals, dangerous or other hazardous substances
Data recording, either using keyboard or manual recording applications
Interaction with other workplace personnel

Sources of information and documents may include
Opening machine and equipment manufacturers' operating instructions
Enterprise work orders and instructions
Dockets, tags or other identification
Enterprise or external personnel
Work scheduling documentation
Job procedures

Workplace context may include
Work organisation procedures and practices relating to the setting up and operation of machines for blending and opening greasy wool
Conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including:
workplace agreements and awards
Federal or State/Territory legislation
Standard work practice including the storage, safe handling and disposal of chemicals
Reporting actions which include verbal and written communication in accordance with enterprise policies and procedures
Oral, written or visual communication including completion of standard forms, interpretation and verbal provision of information and instructions associated with workplace activities, and recording simple data via keyboard or manual recording applications
Quality requirements determined by customer, enterprise, and application of Australian and international standards
Being responsible for the maintenance of own work quality and being required to contribute to the quality improvement of team or section output, where necessary
Safety, environmental, housekeeping and quality procedures as specified by machine and equipment manufacturers, regulatory authorities and the enterprise

Applicable regulations and legislation may include
Occupational health and safety legislation relevant to workplace activities
Workers' compensation legislation
Environment protection legislation

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:

comply with all relevant safety requirements
interpret work orders and product requirements
identify wool bales and blend wool
operate opening machines and associated equipment
monitor processes and operation of opening machines and associated equipment including application of quality standards criteria and recognition of non-conforming outcomes
perform operator maintenance of opening machines and associated equipment including settings and adjustments
perform operator maintenance of work area
document and communicate work related information including reporting of non-conforming outcomes and other problems

Interdependent assessment of units
This unit does not need to be assessed in conjunction with other units and can be assessed independently

Required knowledge and skills

Underpinning knowledge of:

relevant OH&S legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures
operating principles of opening machines and associated equipment
machine setting and adjustment requirements
wool types (e.g. carding, combing, carpet, merino), wool qualities (e.g. fineness, colour), wool contaminants
blending systems
quality standards
safety and environmental aspects of relevant enterprise processes
general housekeeping policies and procedures including relevant cleaning agents and equipment
recording and reporting procedures

Underpinning skills to:

interpret and apply work instructions and established procedures
set and operate machines
perform operator maintenance of machines and work area
use relevant hand tools
apply all relevant safety practices
use cleaning agents and dispose of waste products
communicate effectively within the workplace
document and transfer information

Resource implications
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations involving the blending and opening of greasy wool, including work areas, materials, machines/equipment, and information on product requirements, work schedules, relevant safety procedures and regulations, quality standards, and enterprise procedures

Consistency in performance

Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:

establishing plans
describing consequences
completing tasks
identifying procedure changes
applying safety precautions relevant to the task

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including:

hazard policies and procedures including codes of practice
issue resolution procedures
job procedures and work instructions
quality procedures
security procedures
waste, pollution and recycling management processes
Actions are taken promptly and accidents and incidents reported in accordance with statutory requirements and enterprise procedures
Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions among staff and others
Work is completed systematically with attention to detail without damage to products, equipment or personnel
Assessed on sufficient number of occasions or over sufficient period of time to ensure consistent performance across a typical range of wool blends and operating conditions

Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment
Competence should be demonstrated with a range of typical industry sector machines and equipment used in blending and opening greasy wool, sufficient to ensure confirmation of the required skills and knowledge

Communicating ideas and information
(1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(1)

Planning and organising activities
(2)

Working with others and in teams
(1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(1)

Solving problems
(2)

Using technology
(2)