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Plan, implement and review wool harvesting and clip preparation

Plan, implement and review wool harvesting and clip preparation

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWOL403
State Code
BAR00
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050103 - Wool Science
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
150
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for, implement and review wool harvesting, clip preparation and classing.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.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.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and implement wool harvesting and preparation operations
  • 1.1 Consult the flock owner or manager about their requirements and inform them of any planning issues taking into account weather and environmental issues
  • 1.2 Determine the order of mobs for wool harvesting and preparation
  • 1.3 Determine staffing needs by negotiation with owner or manager according to clip type, enterprise requirements, legislative requirements, employment agreements and awards
  • 1.4 Allocate staff duties and give staff directions where necessary
  • 1.5 Arrange the shed equipment and materials in line with shearing plan, work health and safety requirements and the quality management system
  • 1.6 Implement the wool harvesting and preparation plan and adjust as required
2. Implement plan and monitor work flows
  • 2.1 Monitor sheep numbers, mob cut outs and shearing speeds to match wool preparation capacity
  • 2.2 Supervise shed staff to maintain a clear board and ensure fleeces are thrown correctly
  • 2.3 Direct shed staff to use appropriate skirting strategies and monitor fleece to skirting ratios
  • 2.4 Direct staff to close off bins and lines for mob cut outs
  • 2.5 Manage wool harvesting and preparation team to comply with quality management system requirements
  • 2.6 Monitor compliance with enterprise and legislative requirements including work health and safety, animal welfare, biosecurity, industrial, and environmental practices
  • 2.7 Manage staff performance and provide direction where necessary
3. Supervise wool pressing
  • 3.1 Instruct presser on pressing strategies to reduce mixed bales while meeting code of practice requirements for uniformity in bales
  • 3.2 Inform presser of order for pressing and procedures to minimize contamination
  • 3.3 Monitor rate of build up in lines by consulting with wool presser
  • 3.4 Monitor bale weights to ensure efficiencies are achieved for the grower without creating overweight bales
  • 3.5 Brand bales appropriately
  • 3.6 Monitor wool book to ensure it is up to date, accurate and legible
4. Provide feedback to grower on classing strategies, clip performance and wool harvesting and preparation operations
  • 4.1 Review staff performance in clip preparation
  • 4.2 Provide feedback on classing strategies, clip preparation in relation to mob characteristics, skirting ratios, bale weights and any workflow issues
  • 4.3 Provide feedback on possible improvements to wool handling facilities
  • 4.4 Report on equipment effectiveness and maintenance requirements
  • 4.5 Explain lines made and bale details in relation to mob characteristics
  • 4.6 Provide feedback on lotting advice
  • 4.7 Complete wool clip documentation and present to owner or manager for signature
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7294 AHCWOL403A Prepare for, implement and review wool harvesting, clip preparation and classing Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFF83 AHCWOL408 Plan, implement and review wool harvesting and clip preparation Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJA4 AHC40122 Certificate IV in Agriculture Qualification
BDF2 AHC40116 Certificate IV in Agriculture Qualification
BDD9 AHC41316 Certificate IV in Wool Classing Qualification