Unit of competency Outline
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23/07/2026 7:21 AM AWST
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Supervise clip preparation
Supervise clip preparation
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWOL306A
AHCWOL306A
State Code
D7285
D7285
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/02/2014
Field of Education
050103 - Wool Science
Original Release Date
14/02/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the functions required to supervise board persons, wool handlers and the wool presser in preparing the wool clip, and defines the standard required to: perform shed staff roles including pen up, board person and wool handler; explain clip preparation requirements to shed staff and monitor their performance; ensure clip preparation produces stain free, uniform lines of wool that are of low risk to the processor; maintain wool flow and minimise the risk of contamination; provide training based on explanation and demonstration of work skills to staff; meet industry employment, award and legislative requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Explain organisation requirements for clip preparation
- 1.1. The organisation's requirements for quality and standard of wool clip preparation are clearly explained to the wool handlers.
- 1.2. The organisation's procedures for operating safely and for the use of personal protective equipment are clearly explained to the wool handlers.
- 1.3. The impact of contamination in the wool is clearly explained to the wool handlers.
- 1.4. The key personnel in the wool shed/room are introduced or indicated to the wool handlers.
- 1.5. Responsibilities for specific functions or procedures are allocated and explained to wool handlers.
- 1.6. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified; risks assessed and suitable controls are implemented.
2. Perform and supervise shed hand duties
- 2.1. Board persons' duties are performed including picking up and throwing fleece, sweeping board and preparing non fleece wools.
- 2.2. Wool handlers are monitored to ensure they follow the set procedures for each of the clip preparation tasks.
- 2.3. Pen up duties are performed including keeping mobs separate and monitoring and filling catching pens.
- 2.4. Wool pressers' activities are performed including keeping wool press area clean, pressing, branding, weighing and recording bale details in the wool book.
3. Oversee preparation of wool
- 3.1. All personal protective equipment and clothing is selected, used and maintained appropriately by wool handlers.
- 3.2. Shed staff are supervised to maintain a clear board and ensure fleeces are thrown correctly.
- 3.3. Shed staff are supervised in removal and preparation of fleece wool.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Clip preparation may include:
consistency of clip preparation
limit of contamination in wool
segregation of lines and wool types.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Clip preparation may include:
consistency of clip preparation
limit of contamination in wool
segregation of lines and wool types.
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:
perform shed staff roles including pen up, board person and wool handler
explain clip preparation requirements to shed staff and monitor their performance
ensure clip preparation produces stain free, uniform lines of wool that are of low risk to the processor
maintain wool flow and minimise the risk of contamination
provide training based on explanation and demonstration of work skills to staff
meet industry employment, award and legislative requirements.
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:
perform shed staff roles including pen up, board person and wool handler
explain clip preparation requirements to shed staff and monitor their performance
ensure clip preparation produces stain free, uniform lines of wool that are of low risk to the processor
maintain wool flow and minimise the risk of contamination
provide training based on explanation and demonstration of work skills to staff
meet industry employment, award and legislative requirements.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3667 | RTE3130A | Supervise clip preparation | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAO03 | AHCWOL306 | Supervise clip preparation | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J794 | AHC33013 | Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation | Qualification |
| D496 | AHC33010 | Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation | Qualification |