Unit of competency Outline

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Class goat fibre

Class goat fibre

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWOL312
State Code
BAN83
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
80
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and class goat fibre. 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 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 fibre classing
  • 1.1 Confirm clip preparation methods and classing criteria
  • 1.2 Identify potential and existing work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures
  • 1.3 Arrange shed layout, facilities and equipment for efficient fibre flow and pressing
  • 1.4 Place clearly labelled bins and containers in line with the classing strategy, quality management system and enterprise
  • 1.5 Identify and remove contaminants and sources of contaminants and dispose of in an environmentally responsible manner
  • 1.6 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment
  • 1.7 Establish and maintain sufficient staffing ratio
2. Class goat fibre
  • 2.1 Prepare clip and check for contamination
  • 2.2 Handle and skirt fleeces to the required standards
  • 2.3 Check fibre to ensure freedom from contamination and stain
  • 2.4 Check fibre to ensure adequate and optimum skirting
  • 2.5 Class fibre according to classing criteria, industry standards, and relevant national codes of practice
  • 2.6 Identify fibre of higher and lower market value and processing requirements and make lines to maximise return to the owner
3. Complete classing activities
  • 3.1 Place fibre in bins in readiness for pressing
  • 3.2 Identify and dry wet fibre
  • 3.3 Clean work area and dispose of waste appropriately
  • 3.4 Apply enterprise biosecurity policies
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7290 AHCWOL312A Class goat fibre Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCW6 AHC30116 Certificate III in Agriculture Qualification