Unit of competency Outline
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Appraise wool using industry descriptions
Appraise wool using industry descriptions
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWOL301A
AHCWOL301A
State Code
D7281
D7281
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
20
Description
This unit covers the process of appraising wool by applying the industry description system (AWEX-ID) to classed lines of wool and defines the standard required to: source and prepare information on wool to be appraised for industry description (AWEX-ID); apply an industry description (AWEX-ID) to lines in a clip; use an industry description (AWEX-ID) to establish a market value for lines made; review clip preparation strategies using an industry description.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Source and prepare information on wool to be appraised
- 1.1. Sources of information on wool appraisal are identified and accessed.
- 1.2. The industry description system is described.
- 1.3. The visual characteristics to be appraised are identified and classified using the relevant descriptors.
2. Apply the industry description to lines in a clip
- 2.1. Wool clip classing lines are checked for compliance with the code of practice for the AWEX Quality System, Preparation of Australian Wool Clips.
- 2.2. Wool clip classing lines are appraised and the AWEX-ID is recorded.
- 2.3. The consistency of appraisal across a wool clip is evaluated against appraisals for the clip in the sale catalogue.
3. Use the industry description to establish a market value for lines made
- 3.1. Market information is accessed.
- 3.2. Premiums and discounts for wool characteristics are identified.
- 3.3. A value is determined for each line made.
4. Review clip preparation strategies using an industry description
- 4.1. Clip preparation strategies are checked and revised using the AWEX-ID descriptors, and the market value applied to the lines made.
- 4.2. Feedback on market information, the effect of management on the wool clip and possible future selection strategies is provided to the woolgrower using the AWEX-ID descriptors applied to the lines.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Wool types may include:
all types drawn from both merino and crossbred, covering all types of wool sold through the Australian auction system under the AWEX Code of Practice.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Wool types may include:
all types drawn from both merino and crossbred, covering all types of wool sold through the Australian auction system under the AWEX Code of Practice.
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:
source and prepare information on wool to be appraised for industry description (AWEX-ID)
apply an industry description (AWEX-ID) to lines in a clip
use an industry description (AWEX-ID) to establish a market value for lines made
review clip preparation strategies using an industry description.
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:
source and prepare information on wool to be appraised for industry description (AWEX-ID)
apply an industry description (AWEX-ID) to lines in a clip
use an industry description (AWEX-ID) to establish a market value for lines made
review clip preparation strategies using an industry description.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3389 | RTE3111A | Appraise wool using industry descriptions | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAQ59 | AHCWOL301 | Appraise wool using industry descriptions | 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 |