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Carry out wool pressing

Carry out wool pressing

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWOL207
State Code
OFF95
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
10
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to press wool into bales and perform related tasks.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They identify and provide solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures and work health and safety (WHS) practices according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for wool pressing
  • 1.1 Communicate with wool harvesting team members to identify WHS hazards and report to the supervisor
  • 1.2 Select, use and fit suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly
  • 1.3 Check the wool press for safe operation and report any issues to supervisor
  • 1.4 Carry out any required lubrication and maintenance as directed by supervisor
  • 1.5 Prepare the work area in readiness for pressing as instructed
  • 1.6 Check the scales to be used for accuracy and calibrate, if necessary, as instructed
  • 1.7 Check the press and its location for safety according to workplace standards
  • 1.8 Check for any defective equipment and report to the supervisor
  • 1.9 Identify the lines of wool to be pressed and confirm with the supervisor
2. Press wool
  • 2.1 Apply safe working practices using the available safety equipment
  • 2.2 Remove contamination from the woolpack and place in the appropriate location
  • 2.3 Place all wool correctly and evenly in the press, as directed
  • 2.4 Press bales safely for weight and length as directed
  • 2.5 Keep work area in a condition that avoids contamination of the wool
3. Close bales
  • 3.1 Use approved bale dividers as instructed and ensure flaps are correctly fastened
  • 3.2 Identify bales for branding before removing them from the press
  • 3.3 Store bales safely, avoiding injury to presser, risk to other workers, and damage to bales and equipment
4. Complete recording requirement
  • 4.1 Brand bales as directed according to workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Weigh bales and have weight confirmed by supervisor
  • 4.3 Record bale weights, numbers and descriptions using the appropriate recording system, as directed, and confirm with the supervisor
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAO78 AHCWOL203 Carry out wool pressing Unit of competency