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Determine wool classing strategies

Determine wool classing strategies

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWOL406
State Code
OFF63
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/02/2025
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/08/2025
Field of Education
050103 - Wool Science
Original Release Date
11/08/2025
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to determine strategies to class a wool clip.This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others within known parameters. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures and work health and safety (WHS) practices, according to state/territory regulations, legislation, codes and standards that apply to the workplace. All work is also to be carried out using the industry system for appraisal of non-measured characteristics of wool and the industry code of practice. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Source information for input to classing strategies
  • 1.1 Obtain information on previous year's clip preparation and sale results, including Wool Classer's specification, test results and appraisal and of non-measured characteristics
  • 1.2 Obtain information on growing and management history for the mobs over the last twelve months from the grower
  • 1.3 Identify current recommendations appropriate to the specific wool clip in the industry code of practice
  • 1.4 Obtain current specific exporter and buyer/broker requirements and limitations
  • 1.5 Identify marketing and selling methods and end uses for the wool and determine their implications on clip preparation
  • 1.6 Identify factors that will influence the classing process according to workplace procedures
  • 1.7 Identify the visual characteristics to be appraised using the relevant descriptors
2. Develop strategies for classing the clip
  • 2.1 Identify fleece type and set up suitable fleece, skirting and oddment lines
  • 2.2 Select clip preparation methods to suit the fleece type and market requirements in line with quality standards and buyer/broker considerations
  • 2.3 Adopt operating procedures that eliminate contamination and address bale traceability
  • 2.4 Select shed layout and facilities that will permit efficient workflow and teamwork in line with workplace policies
  • 2.5 Identify work health and safety (WHS) and biosecurity hazards, assess risks and implement suitable control measures
  • 2.6 Select requirements for labelling and placement of bins and containers
3. Communicate classing strategy
  • 3.1 Prepare the shed layout, equipment and facilities required and convey requirements for clip preparation to wool harvesting staff
  • 3.2 Communicate clip preparation methods and classing procedures and confirm with the wool handlers
4. Review the success of the strategies for the clip and prepare information
  • 4.1 Analyse classed clips and review strategies based on lines made, appraisal of non-measured characteristics and test results
  • 4.2 Compare alternative clip preparation and classing strategies for profitability of the clip
  • 4.3 Appraise wool clip classing lines according to visual characteristics and record the appraisal of non-measured characteristics
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAO21 AHCWOL401 Determine wool classing strategies Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJA4 AHC40122 Certificate IV in Agriculture Qualification
BKD7 AHC41325 Certificate IV in Wool Classing Qualification