Unit of competency Outline
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Prepare for, implement and review wool harvesting, clip preparation and classing
Prepare for, implement and review wool harvesting, clip preparation and classing
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWOL403A
AHCWOL403A
State Code
D7294
D7294
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
150
Description
This unit covers the functions required to prepare for, implement and review wool harvesting, clip preparation and classing, and defines the standard required to: determine and schedule staff and resources; implement relevant legislative requirements associated with the shearing industry including employment agreements and awards; monitor the supply of sheep and wool flow; review and evaluate operational performance and clip preparation standards; provide feedback to grower on the shearing operation and the preparation and classing of the clip.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and implement wool harvesting and preparation operations
- 1.1. Flock owner/manager is consulted about their requirements and informed of any planning issues taking into account weather and environmental issues.
- 1.2. Order of mobs is determined for wool harvesting and preparation according to enterprise requirements.
- 1.3. Staffing needs are determined by negotiation with grower/contractor according to clip type, enterprise requirements, legislative requirements, employment agreements and awards.
- 1.4. Staff duties are allocated and staff given directions where necessary.
- 1.5. The shed equipment and materials are arranged in accordance with shearing plan, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements and the quality management system.
- 1.6. Wool harvesting and preparation plan is implemented and adjusted as required.
2. Implement plan and monitor work flows
- 2.1. Sheep numbers, mob cut outs and shearing speeds are monitored to match wool preparation capacity.
- 2.2. Shed staff are supervised to maintain a clear board and throw fleeces correctly.
- 2.3. Non fleece wool is removed and prepared as directed.
- 2.4. Shed staff are directed to use appropriate skirting strategies, and fleece to skirting ratios is monitored.
- 2.5. Directions are issued to staff to close off bins and lines for mob cut outs.
- 2.6. Wool harvesting and preparation team is managed to comply with quality management system requirements.
- 2.7. Compliance with enterprise and legislative requirements including OHS, animal welfare, industrial, and environmental practices are monitored.
- 2.8. Staff performance is managed and direction is provided where necessary.
3. Supervise wool pressing
- 3.1. Presser is instructed on pressing strategies to reduce mixed bales while meeting code of practice requirements for uniformity in bales.
- 3.2. Presser is informed of order for pressing and procedures to minimize contamination.
- 3.3. Rate of build up in lines is monitored by consulting with wool presser.
- 3.4. Bale weights are monitored to ensure efficiencies are achieved for the grower without creating overweight bales.
- 3.5. Bales are branded in line with code of practice requirements.
- 3.6. Wool book is monitored to ensure it is up to date, accurate and legible.
4. Provide feedback to grower on classing strategies, clip performance and wool harvesting and preparation operations
- 4.1. Staff performance in clip preparation is reviewed.
- 4.2. Feedback is provided on classing strategies, clip preparation in relation to mob characteristics, skirting ratios, bale weights and any workflow issues.
- 4.3. Possible improvements to wool handling facilities are reported.
- 4.4. Equipment effectiveness and maintenance requirements are reported.
- 4.5. Lines made and bale details are explained in relation to mob characteristics.
- 4.6. Feedback is provided on lotting advice.
- 4.7. Wool clip documentation is completed and presented to grower for signature.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Clip types may include:
those that are harvested and prepared including:
merino
crossbred
other breeds.
Activities may include:
preparing for, implementing and reviewing wool harvesting
clip preparation and classing
the range of scale of operation may vary from one stand to greater than 10 stands and applies to all wool that can be offered through the auction system.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Clip types may include:
those that are harvested and prepared including:
merino
crossbred
other breeds.
Activities may include:
preparing for, implementing and reviewing wool harvesting
clip preparation and classing
the range of scale of operation may vary from one stand to greater than 10 stands and applies to all wool that can be offered through the auction system.
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
In order to confer competency, evidence must prove that the candidate is able to:
determine and schedule staff and resources,
implement relevant legislative requirements associated with the shearing industry including employment agreements and awards
monitor the supply of sheep and wool flow
review and evaluate operational performance and clip preparation standards
provide feedback to grower on the shearing operation and the preparation and classing of the clip.
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
In order to confer competency, evidence must prove that the candidate is able to:
determine and schedule staff and resources,
implement relevant legislative requirements associated with the shearing industry including employment agreements and awards
monitor the supply of sheep and wool flow
review and evaluate operational performance and clip preparation standards
provide feedback to grower on the shearing operation and the preparation and classing of the clip.
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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAR00 | AHCWOL403 | Plan, implement and review wool harvesting and clip preparation | 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 |