Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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 |
Wool appraised must include wool from Fine/Superfine Merino, Medium/Strong Merino and Crossbred wool clips.
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
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 and record appraisal result
use an industry description (AWEX-ID) to establish a market value for lines made
review clip preparation strategies using industry standard terminology to communicate feedback to the grower
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
features of Code of Practice for the Preparation of Australian Wool Clips
features of AWEX system for the appraisal and description of non-measured characteristics of greasy wool (AWEX-ID)
features of the Australian Wool Exchange Wool Selling Rules
interpretation of the wool sale catalogue
interpretation of wool testing data
relevant sources of wool sale lot information
features of subjective assessment of style, colour, type of vegetable matter fault, degree of stain and faults, and defects.
Competency is to be assessed in the work place or simulated environments that accurately reflect performance in a real workplace setting.
Evidence of competency must be demonstrated in Fine/Superfine Merino, Medium/Strong Merino and Crossbred wool clips.
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs and be currently registered with the Australian Wool Exchange as Australian Wool classers.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist