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Class alpaca fleece

Class alpaca fleece

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWOL313
State Code
BAQ87
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
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
120
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to class alpaca fleece.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes. This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work including limited responsibility for the work of others.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 classing of alpaca fleece
  • 1.1 Arrange equipment, facilities and layout of shed according to predetermined classing strategy for efficient fleece flow, quality management and pressing
  • 1.2 Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment and clothing
  • 1.3 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures
  • 1.4 Apply site quarantine/biosecurity protocols and follow hygiene requirements and monitor as required by owner or manager instructions
  • 1.5 Place bins and containers appropriately and ensure they are clearly labelled according to classing strategy and quality management system requirements
2. Carry out classing of alpaca fleece
  • 2.1 Apply safe work practices at all times and use available safety equipment
  • 2.2 Follow enterprise animal welfare policies
  • 2.3 Handle and skirt fleece to standards outlined in classing strategy
  • 2.4 Check fleece to ensure freedom from contamination and stain
  • 2.5 Check fleece to ensure adequate and optimum skirting
  • 2.6 Keep different classes of fleece separate as required
  • 2.7 Appraise fleece for its characteristics
  • 2.8 Identify fleece of higher and lower market value and make lines that maximise return to fleece owner
  • 2.9 Class fleece to Alpaca Fleece Classing Code of Practice or as required by alternative selling methods
  • 2.10 Record data about fleece
3. Dispose of fleece and report on wet fleece
  • 3.1 Place fleece in correct bins ready for pressing and ensure that cross-contamination does not occur
  • 3.2 Identify wet fleece as required by classing strategy and report
4. Follow up classing outcomes
  • 4.1 Seek feedback on classing outcomes and compliance with industry standards from owner or processor and note any required improvements for future action
  • 4.2 Take action to ensure awareness of changes in classing techniques, standards, and processor and market requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7291 AHCWOL313A Class alpaca fleece Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCW6 AHC30116 Certificate III in Agriculture Qualification