Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 8:17 AM AWST
22/07/2026 8:17 AM AWST
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Operate wool drier and press
Operate wool drier and press
Unit of competency
National Code
MTMP2164C
MTMP2164C
State Code
D8879
D8879
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to operate a wool drier and wool press.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Dry wool
- 1.1. Start-up routine for wool drier is followed in accordance with workplace requirements and manufacturer's specifications.
- 1.2. Wool drier is operated to workplace and Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements and manufacturer's specifications.
- 1.3. Wool is dried to workplace requirements.
- 1.4. Wool is monitored for correct drying in accordance with workplace requirements.
- 1.5. Wool flow through drier is monitored.
- 1.6. Routine maintenance and cleaning is performed in accordance with workplace requirements and manufacturer's specifications.
- 1.7. Safety hazards are identified and explained.
- 1.8. OH&S requirements are identified and met.
2. Operate wool press to bale wool
- 2.1. Start-up procedures for wool press are followed in accordance with workplace requirements and manufacturer's specifications.
- 2.2. Wool is fed into wool press in accordance with work instructions.
- 2.3. Wool is baled in accordance with workplace requirements and customer's specifications.
- 2.4. Wool dryness is monitored in accordance with workplace requirements.
- 2.5. Fleece type and class separations are observed in accordance with workplace requirements.
- 2.6. Bales are branded, weighed and recorded in accordance with workplace requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Workplace requirements may include:
enterprise-specific requirements
OH&S requirements
Quality Assurance requirements
Standard Operating Procedures
the ability to perform the task to production requirements
work instructions.
Specifications may include:
workplace
manufacturer
customer
grading
treatment
mathematical information
OH&S requirements may include:
enterprise OH&S policies, procedures and programs
OH&S legal requirements
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which may include:
coats and aprons
ear plugs or muffs
eye and facial protection
head-wear
lifting assistance
mesh aprons
protective boot covers
protective hand and arm covering
protective head and hair covering
uniforms
waterproof clothing
work, safety or waterproof footwear
requirements set out in standards and codes of practice.
Regulatory requirements may include:
hygiene and sanitation requirements
relevant state regulations.
Communication skills may include:
applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements
listening and understanding
reading and interpreting workplace-related documentation
sharing information
speaking clearly and directly
working with diverse individuals and groups.
Safety procedures may include:
accident prevention
electrical fault procedures
emergency evacuation procedures
emergency procedures in case of injury
equipment malfunction procedures
hand and arm protection.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Workplace requirements may include:
enterprise-specific requirements
OH&S requirements
Quality Assurance requirements
Standard Operating Procedures
the ability to perform the task to production requirements
work instructions.
Specifications may include:
workplace
manufacturer
customer
grading
treatment
mathematical information
OH&S requirements may include:
enterprise OH&S policies, procedures and programs
OH&S legal requirements
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which may include:
coats and aprons
ear plugs or muffs
eye and facial protection
head-wear
lifting assistance
mesh aprons
protective boot covers
protective hand and arm covering
protective head and hair covering
uniforms
waterproof clothing
work, safety or waterproof footwear
requirements set out in standards and codes of practice.
Regulatory requirements may include:
hygiene and sanitation requirements
relevant state regulations.
Communication skills may include:
applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements
listening and understanding
reading and interpreting workplace-related documentation
sharing information
speaking clearly and directly
working with diverse individuals and groups.
Safety procedures may include:
accident prevention
electrical fault procedures
emergency evacuation procedures
emergency procedures in case of injury
equipment malfunction procedures
hand and arm protection.
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
The meat industry has specific and clear requirements for evidence. A minimum of three forms of evidence is required to demonstrate competency in the meat industry. This is specifically designed to provide evidence that covers the demonstration in the workplace of all aspects of competency over time.
These requirements are in addition to the requirements for valid, current, authentic and sufficient evidence.
Three forms of evidence means three different kinds of evidence - not three pieces of the same kind. In practice it will mean that most of the unit is covered twice. This increases the legitimacy of the evidence.
All assessment must be conducted against Australian meat industry standards and regulations.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Competency must be demonstrated at the level of usual production.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must be conducted in an operating fellmongering plant.
Method of assessment
Recommended methods of assessment include:
quiz of underpinning knowledge
workplace demonstration
workplace referee or third-party report of performance over time.
Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander, gender, or language backgrounds other than English. Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role.
Guidance information for assessment
A current list of resources for this Unit of Competency is available from MINTRAC www.mintrac.com.au or telephone 1800 817 462.
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
The meat industry has specific and clear requirements for evidence. A minimum of three forms of evidence is required to demonstrate competency in the meat industry. This is specifically designed to provide evidence that covers the demonstration in the workplace of all aspects of competency over time.
These requirements are in addition to the requirements for valid, current, authentic and sufficient evidence.
Three forms of evidence means three different kinds of evidence - not three pieces of the same kind. In practice it will mean that most of the unit is covered twice. This increases the legitimacy of the evidence.
All assessment must be conducted against Australian meat industry standards and regulations.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Competency must be demonstrated at the level of usual production.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must be conducted in an operating fellmongering plant.
Method of assessment
Recommended methods of assessment include:
quiz of underpinning knowledge
workplace demonstration
workplace referee or third-party report of performance over time.
Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander, gender, or language backgrounds other than English. Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role.
Guidance information for assessment
A current list of resources for this Unit of Competency is available from MINTRAC www.mintrac.com.au or telephone 1800 817 462.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAZ62 | AMPA2139 | Operate wool drier and press | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D595 | MTM20111 | Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs) | Qualification |