Unit of competency Outline
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Press wool for a clip
Press wool for a clip
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWOL310A
AHCWOL310A
State Code
D7288
D7288
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/12/2011
Field of Education
050103 - Wool Science
Original Release Date
06/12/2011
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the process of pressing wool from large clips into bales and carrying out related tasks, such as branding the bales, recording bale weights and numbers, and subsequently storing the wool bales and defines the standard required to: check woolpacks and wool to ensure freedom from contamination; assess and monitor wool flow and build-up in bins; press and brand bales to industry requirements, maximising bale weights for each line; communicate with classer on order of pressing and mob cut-offs; handle and store wool bales efficiently and without risk to self or others; and record bale information in the wool book.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for wool pressing
- 1.1. The lines of wool are identified and confirmed with the wool classer.
- 1.2. The wool press is checked for safe operation, lubricated and maintained according to manufacturer instructions.
- 1.3. The work area is assessed as free of all contaminants in readiness for pressing.
- 1.4. Supplies of wool packs, bale fasteners and hooks, stencils and bale-branding inks are ascertained and located in appropriate place.
- 1.5. Recording system required by the enterprise and wool classer is identified.
- 1.6. Scales to be used are checked for accuracy and calibrated if necessary.
- 1.7. The press and its location are checked for safety, and all other Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements are adhered to.
- 1.8. Any defective equipment is identified and reported to the appropriate person.
2. Press wool
- 2.1. Wool classer is consulted to determine mob cut-outs and pressing requirements.
- 2.2. All bending and lifting is done according to safe working practices and using available safety equipment.
- 2.3. Contamination is removed from the woolpack and placed in the appropriate location.
- 2.4. Woolpacks are checked for conformity with current industry standards.
- 2.5. Directions for order of pressing and any special requirements are sought from the wool classer.
- 2.6. All wool is placed correctly and evenly in the press to produce even density bales.
3. Carry out the role and responsibilities of the wool presser
- 3.1. Bales are pressed to optimal weights to reduce selling costs and within weight and length dimensions specified in industry codes of practice.
- 3.2. Lines are pressed to avoid mixed bales.
- 3.3. Wool flow and build-up in bins is monitored.
- 3.4. Work area is maintained in a condition that avoids contamination of wool.
- 3.5. Pressing is carried out according to the time restrictions and workflow of the wool room.
4. Close and store bales
- 4.1. Approved bale dividers are used according to instructions, and flaps are correctly fastened according to industry standards.
- 4.2. Bales are identified for branding before removing them from the press.
- 4.3. All lifting required is done according to safe working practices and using the available safety equipment.
- 4.4. Bales are stored safely, avoiding injury to presser, risk to other workers, and damage to bales and equipment.
- 4.5. Bales are stored to maximise shed space and to avoid weather damage.
5. Complete recording requirements
- 5.1. Bales are branded according to industry standards and organisational procedures.
- 5.2. Bales are weighed according to industry standards and organisational procedures.
- 5.3. Bale weights, numbers and descriptions are clearly and accurately recorded using the appropriate recording system.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Press wool may include:
pressing all types of wool clips using:
hydraulic
manual
self-pinning
electric wool presses.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Press wool may include:
pressing all types of wool clips using:
hydraulic
manual
self-pinning
electric wool presses.
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:
check woolpacks and wool to ensure freedom from contamination
assess and monitor wool flow and build-up in bins
press and brand bales to industry requirements, maximising bale weights for each line
communicate with classer on order of pressing and mob cut-offs
handle and store wool bales efficiently and without risk to self or others
record bale information in the wool book.
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
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:
check woolpacks and wool to ensure freedom from contamination
assess and monitor wool flow and build-up in bins
press and brand bales to industry requirements, maximising bale weights for each line
communicate with classer on order of pressing and mob cut-offs
handle and store wool bales efficiently and without risk to self or others
record bale information in the wool book.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3622 | RTE3145A | Press wool | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAQ97 | AHCWOL310 | Press wool for a clip | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D497 | AHC33110 | Certificate III in Advanced Wool Handling | Qualification |
| D467 | AHC30110 | Certificate III in Agriculture | Qualification |