Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range of Variables explains the contexts within which the performance and knowledge requirements of this standard may be assessed. The scope of variables chosen in training and assessment requirements may depend on the work situations available.

What sources of information may be relevant to this competency standard?
These may include wool sampling documentation including weight note, test requests and floor sheets, wool broker's sale catalogues, wool growers, wool testing houses, classer's specifications and Wooltrak market reports - premiums and discounts.

What visual characteristics may be relevant to this competency standard?
Visual characteristics may include breed, style, wool category, colour, type of vegetable matter fault, degree of stain, faults and defects, estimated staple strength on non-staple measured wool, and estimated staple length on non-staple measured combing length wool.

What sources of information may be relevant to this competency standard?
These may include wool sampling documentation including weight note, test requests and floor sheets, wool broker's sale catalogues, wool growers, wool testing houses, classer's specifications and Wooltrak market reports - premiums and discounts.

What visual characteristics may be relevant to this competency standard?
Visual characteristics may include breed, style, wool category, colour, type of vegetable matter fault, degree of stain, faults and defects, estimated staple strength on non-staple measured wool, and estimated staple length on non-staple measured combing length wool.

What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole?
Competence in appraising wool using the industry description system requires evidence that wool has been accurately appraised according to industry standards. The skills and knowledge required to appraise wool must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts. For example, this could include different sheep breeds, types of wool, and workplace environments.
What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below:

code of practice for the AWEX Quality System, Preparation of Australian Wool Clips
AWEX-ID Appraisal Guidelines
Australian Wool Exchange Wool Selling Rules
relevant sources of wool sale lot information
subjective assessment of style, colour, type of vegetable matter fault, degree of stain and faults, and defects.

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?

To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These skills include the ability to:

source and prepare information on wool to be appraised for industry description (AWEX-ID)
apply an industry description (AWEX-ID) to lines in a clip
use an industry description (AWEX-ID) to establish a market value for lines made
review clip preparation strategies using an industry description.

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
This competency standard

Essential Assessment Information
There is essential information about

What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below:

code of practice for the AWEX Quality System, Preparation of Australian Wool Clips
AWEX-ID Appraisal Guidelines
Australian Wool Exchange Wool Selling Rules
relevant sources of wool sale lot information
subjective assessment of style, colour, type of vegetable matter fault, degree of stain and faults, and defects.

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?

To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These skills include the ability to:

source and prepare information on wool to be appraised for industry description (AWEX-ID)
apply an industry description (AWEX-ID) to lines in a clip
use an industry description (AWEX-ID) to establish a market value for lines made
review clip preparation strategies using an industry description.

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
This competency standard

Essential Assessment Information
There is essential information about

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life, which are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard. Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where 0 = not required, 1 = perform the process, 2 = perform and administer the process and 3 = perform, administer and design the process.
Communicating ideas and information
With owner/manager and shearing team. (2)

Communicating ideas and information
With owner/manager and shearing team. (2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
By receiving, interpreting, and following instructions. (2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
By receiving, interpreting, and following instructions. (2)

Planning and organising activities
To ensure an efficient flow of work. (2)

Planning and organising activities
To ensure an efficient flow of work. (2)

Working with others and in teams
In working with others to ensure an efficient flow of work. (2)

Working with others and in teams
In working with others to ensure an efficient flow of work. (2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
In appraising wool characteristics, applying the industry description and establishing market value. (2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
In appraising wool characteristics, applying the industry description and establishing market value. (2)

Solving problems
In identifying impurities. (2)

Solving problems
In identifying impurities. (2)

Using technology
By using and calibrating measuring devices. (1)

Using technology
By using and calibrating measuring devices. (1)