Perform board duties

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 3:46 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
AHCWOL202A

State Code
D7278

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
10/06/2011

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

02/12/2011

Field of Education

050103 - Wool Science

Original Release Date

02/12/2011

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit covers the process of handling wool from the board, throwing fleeces and placing wool into bins or press as directed, and defines the standard required to: remove fleeces and sweep board before the next sheep is dragged for shearing; pick up and throw fleeces; remove non-fleece wools from the board and place in correct bins; identify and accurately remove stain; use correct technique for skirting and rolling fleece; check quantities in bins; sweep floors and remove contamination; and work rapidly while meeting quality standards.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Remove contamination from the fleece

1.1. Stained wool, black wool and contamination are removed on the shearing board according to the instructions of the supervisor.
1.2. Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used.
1.3. Any bending and lifting that is required is done according to safe working practices and using the available safety equipment.

2. Remove fleeces and component parts from the shearing board

2.1. Wool is picked up after the shearing handpiece has been disengaged and not before.
2.2. Wet wool is identified and removed for drying.
2.3. Belly wool is picked up and stained wool removed.
2.4. Crutch wool is removed and the hind leg repositioned if necessary.
2.5. The hind legs of the fleece are arranged to allow for the fleece to be picked up efficiently.
2.6. Fleece is picked up in a controlled bundle and removed from shearing stand as soon as sheep is shorn.
2.7. Fleece is carried to the wool table and thrown to land flat and spread out ready for skirting.
2.8. Loose wool remaining in the let-out chute is collected.
2.9. All wool removed from the fleece and from the shearing board is placed in the correct bins or on the correct table.
2.10. All bending and lifting that is required is done according to safe working practices and using the available safety equipment.

3. Handle non-fleece wool

3.1. Locks are swept up and placed in correct bins.
3.2. Board and table locks are kept separate, where directed.
3.3. Shanks and jowls are removed, if directed, and placed in correct bin.
3.4. Pizzle stain is removed from bellies and placed in stains line.
3.5. Brisket wool is removed if directed by the wool classer.
3.6. Crutchings are swept clear of the board, stain and dags are removed, and placed in correct bins.
3.7. Lambs wool and prematurely shorn wools are carried to the wool table using boards or paddles, if required.
3.8. Lambs wool is correctly placed on tables for sorting.

4. Skirt fleeces under supervision

4.1. Information is sought on wool classer requirements for mob.
4.2. Fribs and sweats are removed and placed in correct bins.
4.3. Short crutch wool and wiggings are removed and placed with locks.
4.4. Wool carrying vegetable matter is removed under wool classer supervision.
4.5. Feedback is sought on accuracy of skirting and fleece to skirtings ratio.
4.6. Wool classer or wool roller is assisted in separating fleece wool, which has been identified as defective or lacking uniformity.

5. Sweep the board and wool room

5.1. Shearing boards, wool room and area beneath the wool table are swept regularly and when necessary during the shearing operation.
5.2. The shearing boards and the wool room are kept free of potential contamination.
5.3. Waste is removed and appropriately placed in full consideration of environmental implications.
5.4. All bending and lifting that is required is done according to safe working practices and using the available safety equipment.

6. Empty bins and other wool containers

6.1. Bins and other wool containers are emptied, as necessary, and replaced as directed by the person in charge.
6.2. Waste is removed and appropriately placed in full consideration of environmental implications.
6.3. All bending and lifting that is required is done according to safe working practices and using the available safety equipment.

7. Perform cut-out duties

7.1. All butts and bins are emptied and wool pressed.
7.2. Bales are stacked.
7.3. Wool working area is swept clean.
7.4. Equipment is stored.
7.5. Board is washed down and disinfected.

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Duties may include:
the full range of activities in all clip types, shed layouts and flock sizes.

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:
remove fleeces and sweep board before the next sheep is dragged for shearing
pick up and throw fleeces
remove non-fleece wools from the board and place in correct bins
identify and accurately remove stains
use correct technique for skirting and rolling fleece
check quantities in bins
sweep floors and remove contamination
work rapidly while meeting quality standards.
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
S3594	RTE2119A	Perform board duties	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BAS54	AHCWOL202	Perform board duties	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D451	AHC20110	Certificate II in Agriculture	Qualification
D464	AHC21410	Certificate II in Wool Handling	Qualification