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Appraise wool using industry descriptions

Appraise wool using industry descriptions

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWOL301
State Code
BAQ59
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050103 - Wool Science
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to appraise wool by applying the industry description system (AWEX-ID) to classed lines of wool.All work is carried out to industry standards using the AWEX system for the appraisal and description of non-measured characteristics of greasy wool (AWEX-ID) and Code of Practice for the Preparation of Australian Wool Clips.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.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Source and prepare information on wool to be appraised
  • 1.1 Identify and access sources of information on wool appraisal
  • 1.2 Describe the features of AWEX - ID the system for the appraisal and description of non-measured characteristics of greasy wool
  • 1.3 Identify and classify the visual characteristics to be appraised using the relevant descriptors
2. Apply the industry description to lines in a clip
  • 2.1 Check wool clip classing lines for compliance with the Code of Practice
  • 2.2 Appraise wool clip classing lines and record the AWEX-ID
  • 2.3 Evaluate the consistency of appraisal across a wool clip against appraisals for the clip in the sale catalogue
3. Use the industry description to establish a market value for lines made
  • 3.1 Access market information
  • 3.2 Identify premiums and discounts for wool characteristics
  • 3.3 Determine a value for each line made
4. Review clip preparation strategies using an industry description
  • 4.1 Check clip preparation strategies and revise using the AWEX-ID descriptors, and the market value applied to the lines made
  • 4.2 Provide feedback on market information, the effect of management on the wool clip and possible future selection strategies to the woolgrower using the AWEX-ID descriptors applied to the lines
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7281 AHCWOL301A Appraise wool using industry descriptions Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFF13 AHCWOL302 Appraise wool using industry descriptions Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDD9 AHC41316 Certificate IV in Wool Classing Qualification
BCY2 AHC33016 Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation Qualification