Unit of competency Outline

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Carry out wool pressing

Carry out wool pressing

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWOL203
State Code
BAO78
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
10
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to press wool into bales and related tasks.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety and biosecurity legislation and codes.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.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. Prepare for wool pressing
  • 1.1 Identify work health and safety hazards and report to the supervisor
  • 1.2 Select and use suitable personal protective equipment
  • 1.3 Identify the lines of wool to be pressed and confirm with the supervisor
  • 1.4 Check the wool press for safe operation and report any issues to supervisor
  • 1.5 Carry out any required lubrication and maintenance as directed by supervisor
  • 1.6 Prepare the work area in readiness for pressing as instructed
  • 1.7 Check the scales to be used for accuracy and calibrate if necessary, as instructed
  • 1.8 Check the press and its location for safety
  • 1.9 Identify any defective equipment and report to 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 and stack 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
  • 4.2 Weigh bales and have weight checked by supervisor
  • 4.3 Record bale weights, numbers and descriptions using the appropriate recording system, as directed and arrange a check by the supervisor
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7279 AHCWOL203A Carry out wool pressing Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFF95 AHCWOL207 Carry out wool pressing Unit of competency