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Prepare fleece wool for classing

Prepare fleece wool for classing

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWOL304A
State Code
D7283
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/02/2014
Field of Education
050103 - Wool Science
Original Release Date
14/02/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the process of preparing fleeces in preparation for classing and defines the standard required to: separate wool from the fleece that lacks uniformity; check fleeces for wool faults and impurities; skirt fleeces, removing those portions that significantly affect the uniformity and value of the remaining fleece; roll fleeces ready for the wool classer; work at the required pace to maintain wool flow at shearing.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Characteristics of greasy wool are identified and related to processor requirements
  • 1.1. Characteristics of wool important in processing are identified and uniformity within the fleece is assessed.
  • 1.2. The portion of fleece to be removed is determined to ensure uniformity of the fleece with the other fleeces from the mob.
2. Fleeces are checked for impurities
  • 2.1. Natural impurities of wool are identified, and portion of fleece to be removed is determined.
  • 2.2. Vegetable matter types are identified, and portion of fleece to be removed is determined.
  • 2.3. Mineral impurities are identified and related to yield potential identified, and portion of fleece to be removed is determined.
  • 2.4. Any contamination of the fleece is removed.
  • 2.5. Work is checked regularly with the wool classer and procedures adjusted if required.
3. Fleeces are checked for presence of wool faults
  • 3.1. Hairy breeches and cotted wool are identified and portion of fleece to be removed is determined.
  • 3.2. Unscourable colour, water stain and dermatitis are identified and handled as directed.
  • 3.3. Skin pieces are removed and placed where directed.
  • 3.4. Work is carried out at a rate appropriate to the enterprise.
4. Fleeces are skirted and rolled
  • 4.1. Fleeces are skirted to remove those portions determined above that adversely affect the uniformity and value of the remaining fleece.
  • 4.2. Fleeces containing clumpy vegetable matter are double skirted, or prepared as directed.
  • 4.3. Necks and backs are assessed for soundness, dust and VM levels, and handled as directed.
  • 4.4. Fleeces are rolled and presented to classer.
  • 4.5. Skirtings are placed in the nominated bins.
  • 4.6. Waste is removed and appropriately disposed of taking into account environmental implications.
  • 4.7. All bending and lifting that is required is done according to safe working practices and using the available safety equipment.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Fleece wools may include:
the preparation of merino and crossbred fleece wools to the standards set out in the industry 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:
separate wool from the fleece that lacks uniformity
check fleeces for wool faults and impurities
skirt fleeces, removing those portions that significantly affect the uniformity and value of the remaining fleece
roll fleeces ready for the wool classer
work at pace to maintain wool flow at shearing
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
S3614 RTE3141A Prepare fleece wool for classing Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL31 AHCWOL304 Prepare fleece wool for classing Unit of competency