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Perform board duties

Perform board duties

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWOL206
State Code
OFF94
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
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to handle wool from the board, throw fleeces and place wool into bins or press as directed.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They identify and provide solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety (WHS), and biosecurity and environmental sustainability practices according to state/territory regulations, legislationand 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. Remove contamination from the fleece
  • 1.1 Communicate with wool harvesting team members to identify WHS hazards and report to the supervisor
  • 1.2 Select, use and fit suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly
  • 1.3 Remove urine stain wool, black/coloured wool and contamination on the shearing board as instructed
  • 1.4 Apply safe working practices and use the available safety equipment according to WHS standards
2. Remove fleeces and component parts from the shearing board
  • 2.1 Identify wet wool and remove for drying
  • 2.2 Pick belly wool up and remove urine stain wool in line with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Remove crutch wool and reposition the hind leg wool if necessary
  • 2.4 Arrange the hind legs of the fleece to allow for the fleece to be picked up efficiently
  • 2.5 Pick fleece up in a controlled bundle and remove from shearing stand as soon as sheep is shorn
  • 2.6 Carry fleece to the wool table and throw to land flat and spread out ready for skirting
  • 2.7 Collect loose wool remaining in the let-out chute in line with workplace procedures
  • 2.8 Place all wool removed from the fleece and from the shearing board in the correct bins or on the correct table according to workplace standards
3. Handle non-fleece wool
  • 3.1 Sweep up locks and place in correct bins in line with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Conduct further non-fleece board duties as directed by supervisor or Wool Classer
  • 3.3 Remove pizzle stain from bellies and place in stain line
  • 3.4 Sweep crutchings clear of the board, remove urine stain and dags and place in appropriate bins
  • 3.5 Determine whether lambs’ wool and prematurely shorn wools should be carried to the wool table using boards or paddles
  • 3.6 Place lambs’ wool on tables for sorting in line with workplace procedures
4. Skirt fleeces under supervision
  • 4.1 Seek information on Wool Classer requirements for mob in line with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Remove fribs and sweats and place in appropriate bins
  • 4.3 Remove short crutch wool and wiggings and place with locks
  • 4.4 Remove wool carrying vegetable matter (VM) under supervisor or Wool Classer supervision
  • 4.5 Seek feedback on accuracy of skirting and fleece to skirtings ratio
  • 4.6 Assist Wool Classer or wool roller in separating fleece wool which has been identified as defective or lacking uniformity
5. Sweep the board and wool room and empty wool containers
  • 5.1 Sweep shearing board, wool room and area beneath the wool table regularly and when necessary during the shearing operation
  • 5.2 Keep the shearing board and the wool room free of potential contamination
  • 5.3 Remove waste and place appropriately in full consideration of environmental and biosecurity implications
  • 5.4 Empty bins and butts as necessary, and replace as directed
6. Perform cut-out duties
  • 6.1 Press wool in line with industry standards
  • 6.2 Sweep wool working area in line with workplace procedures
  • 6.3 Store equipment according to workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAS54 AHCWOL202 Perform board duties Unit of competency