Unit of competency Outline
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Prepare wool based on its characteristics
Prepare wool based on its characteristics
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWOL303A
AHCWOL303A
State Code
D7282
D7282
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/02/2014
Field of Education
050103 - Wool Science
Original Release Date
14/02/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the functions required to prepare wool based on its characteristics and defines the standard required to: assess the key characteristics of wool; separate wool that differs in processing performance; remove all stained fibre from clean wool; separate wool with differing levels and types of impurities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Separate wools with characteristics outside the uniformity requirements of the Code of Practice.
- 1.1. Assessment of sheep breed and wool type is made.
- 1.2. Wools are separated into different lines based on:
- 1.2.1. fibre diameter
- 1.2.2. length and strength
- 1.2.3. colour and character
- 1.2.4. handle and style.
- 1.3. Staple formation and tip is checked.
- 1.4. Wool is examined for medullation and/or pigmentation.
2. Separate wool showing faults that impact on processing or fabric quality.
- 2.1. Wool is examined for dogginess that will impact on fabric quality.
- 2.2. Wool is checked for cotts that will require extra processing.
- 2.3. Skin pieces are identified and removed.
- 2.4. Wool is checked for dermatitis and kept separate.
- 2.5. Wool with a level and type of vegetable matter contamination that requires different processing is kept separate.
- 2.6. Mobs with high pigmented fibre risk are recorded according to the Code of Practice and their wool kept completely separate from low risk wool.
- 2.7. Wool from sheep with shedding characteristics is identified and kept completely separate from non-shedding white woolled sheep, with any risk of exposure documented on the classer's report.
- 2.8. Fleeces containing pigmented fibre in a white woolled flock are kept separate.
- 2.9. Wool containing stain is kept separate.
3. Recognise impurities of greasy wool and their effect on processing and yield.
- 3.1. Wool is examined for natural impurities.
- 3.2. Applied impurities are identified and their effect on processing is assessed.
- 3.3. Acquired impurities are identified and their effect on processing and yield of clean fibre is assessed.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Types of wool may include:
all wools that can be sold through the auction system.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Types of wool may include:
all wools that can be sold through the auction system.
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:
assess the key characteristics of wool
separate wool that differs in processing performance
remove all stained fibre from clean wool
separate wool with differing levels and types of impurities with due regard to required knowledge and skill, potential risks to human and animal health and the environment.
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.
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:
assess the key characteristics of wool
separate wool that differs in processing performance
remove all stained fibre from clean wool
separate wool with differing levels and types of impurities with due regard to required knowledge and skill, potential risks to human and animal health and the environment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S6213 | RTE3138B | Determine wool characteristics | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAS08 | AHCWOL303 | Prepare wool based on its characteristics | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J795 | AHC41313 | Certificate IV in Wool Classing | Qualification |
| D512 | AHC41310 | Certificate IV in Wool Classing | Qualification |
| J794 | AHC33013 | Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation | Qualification |
| D496 | AHC33010 | Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation | Qualification |