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Appraise wool using industry descriptions

Appraise wool using industry descriptions

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWOL302
State Code
OFF13
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
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to appraise wool by applying appraisal of non-measured characteristics to classed lines of wool and calculating current market values.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work, including limited responsibility for the work of others.All work is carried out to industry standards using the appraisal of non-measured characteristics of wool and the industry code of practice.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Apply the industry description to lines in a clip
  • 1.1 Access the system for the appraisal of non-measured characteristics of wool
  • 1.2 Identify and classify the visual characteristics to be appraised using the relevant descriptors
  • 1.3 Check wool clip classing lines for compliance with the industry code of practice
  • 1.4 Appraise wool clip classing lines and record the non-measured characteristics
2. Use the industry description to establish a market value for lines made
  • 2.1 Access market information from reliable sources
  • 2.2 Identify premiums and discounts for wool characteristics
  • 2.3 Use information accessed to determine a value for each line made
3. Review clip preparation strategies using an industry description
  • 3.1 Check clip preparation strategies and revise using the appraisal of non-measured characteristics and the market value applied to the lines made
  • 3.2 Assess market information, the effect of management on the wool clip and possible future classing strategies using the appraisal of non-measured characteristics applied to the lines
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAQ59 AHCWOL301 Appraise wool using industry descriptions Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BKE0 AHC33025 Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation Qualification