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Plan, implement and review wool harvesting and clip preparation

Plan, implement and review wool harvesting and clip preparation

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWOL408
State Code
OFF83
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/02/2025
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/08/2025
Field of Education
050103 - Wool Science
Original Release Date
11/08/2025
Nominal Hours
135
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for, implement and review wool harvesting, clip preparation and classing.This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others within known parameters. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety (WHS), animal welfare and biosecurity, and environmental sustainability practices, according to state/territory regulations, legislation, codes and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan wool harvesting and preparation operations
  • 1.1 Consult the flock owner or manager about their requirements and inform them of any planning issues, taking into account weather and environmental issues
  • 1.2 Determine the order of mobs for wool harvesting and preparation
  • 1.3 Advise on staffing needs by negotiation with owner or manager according to clip type, workplace requirements, legislative requirements, employment agreements and awards
  • 1.4 Allocate staff duties and give staff directions to clarify requirements
  • 1.5 Arrange the shed equipment and materials in line with shearing plan, work health and safety (WHS) requirements and the quality management system
  • 1.6 Determine the requirements of the industry code of practice, the quality assurance scheme and traceability processes to be utilised
  • 1.7 Determine workplace policies in relation to legislative requirements
2. Implement plan and monitor workflows
  • 2.1 Implement the wool harvesting and preparation plan and adjust as required
  • 2.2 Monitor sheep numbers, mob cut-outs and shearing speeds to match wool preparation capacity
  • 2.3 Supervise wool harvesting staff to maintain a clear board and ensure fleeces are thrown correctly
  • 2.4 Direct wool harvesting staff to use appropriate skirting strategies and monitor fleece to skirting levels
  • 2.5 Direct staff to close off bins and lines for mob cut-outs
  • 2.6 Manage wool harvesting and preparation team to comply with quality management system requirements
  • 2.7 Monitor compliance with workplace standards and legislative requirements, including WHS, animal welfare, biosecurity, industrial and environmental practices
  • 2.8 Manage staff performance and provide direction where necessary
3. Supervise wool pressing
  • 3.1 Instruct presser on pressing strategies to eliminate mixed bales to meet industry code of practice requirements for uniformity in bales
  • 3.2 Inform presser of order for pressing and procedures to minimise contamination
  • 3.3 Monitor rate of build-up in lines by consulting with wool presser
  • 3.4 Monitor bale weights to ensure efficiencies are achieved for the grower without creating overweight bales
  • 3.5 Monitor wool book and bale branding to ensure they are up-to-date, accurate and legible
  • 3.6 Reconcile wool book and bale branding
4. Provide feedback to grower on classing strategies, clip performance and wool harvesting and preparation operations
  • 4.1 Review staff performance in clip preparation
  • 4.2 Provide feedback on classing strategies, clip preparation in relation to mob characteristics, skirting levels, bale weights and any workflow issues
  • 4.3 Provide feedback on possible improvements to wool handling facilities
  • 4.4 Report on equipment effectiveness and maintenance requirements
  • 4.5 Explain lines made and bale details in relation to mob characteristics
  • 4.6 Provide feedback on lotting advice
  • 4.7 Complete wool clip documentation and present to owner or manager for signature
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Replaces
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
BJA4 AHC40122 Certificate IV in Agriculture Qualification
BKD7 AHC41325 Certificate IV in Wool Classing Qualification