Assessor Resource

AHCWOL310
Press wool for a clip

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to press wool into bales and carry out related tasks such as branding the bales, recording bale weights and numbers, and subsequently storing the wool bales.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety and biosecurity legislation and codes.

This unit applies to wool pressers who work in close cooperation with the wool classer and maintain a rate of pressing that ensures wool flow can be maintained. The work is carried out within established routines, methods and procedures.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for wool pressing

1.1 Identify the lines of wool and confirm with the wool classer

1.2 Check the wool press for safe operation, and lubricate and maintain it as required

1.3 Inspect the work area to confirm it is free of all contaminants in readiness for pressing

1.4 Confirm that supplies of wool packs, bale fasteners and hooks, stencils and bale-branding inks are located in appropriate place

1.5 Identify the appropriate recording system

1.6 Check the scales to be used for accuracy and calibrate if necessary

1.7 Check the press and its location for safety

1.8 Identify any defective equipment and report to the appropriate person

2. Press wool

2.1 Consult the wool classer to determine mob cut-outs and pressing requirements

2.2 Apply safe work practices at all times and use available safety equipment in line with work health and safety policies

2.3 Remove contamination from the woolpack and place in the appropriate location

2.4 Check woolpacks for conformity

2.5 Seek directions for order of pressing and any special requirements from the wool classer

2.6 Place all wool correctly and evenly in the press to produce even density bales

3. Carry out the role and responsibilities of the wool presser

3.1 Press bales to optimal weights to reduce selling costs and within specified weight and length dimensions in compliance with Code of Practice

3.2 Press lines to avoid mixed bales

3.3 Monitor wool flow and build-up in bins

3.4 Maintain work area in a condition that avoids contamination of wool

3.5 Carry out pressing within time restrictions and workflow of the wool room

4. Close and store bales

4.1 Use approved bale dividers as instructed, and fasten flaps correctly

4.2 Identify bales for branding before removing them from the press

4.3 Store bales safely, avoiding injury to presser, risk to other workers, and damage to bales and equipment

4.4 Store bales to maximise shed space and to avoid weather damage

5. Complete recording requirements

5.1 Brand bales appropriately

5.2 Weigh bales appropriately

5.3 Record bale weights, numbers and descriptions clearly using the appropriate recording system

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:

identify work health and safety hazards and implement safe work practices

operate different types of wool presses and carry out basic lubrication and maintenance according to manufacturer instructions

operate the various types of scales and manual handling devices

check woolpacks and wool to ensure freedom from contamination

assess and monitor wool-flow and build-up in bins

maintain uniform bale weights for each line

brand bales clearly and accurately to meet the requirements of the Code of Practice for the Preparation of Australian Wool Clips

handle and store wool bales efficiently and without risk to self, other people or machinery

record bale information to be interpreted and used by other people

communicate with wool classer

work safely in compliance with enterprise work health and safety policies

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

sources of contamination of wool

the requirements of Code of Practice for the Preparation of Australian Wool Clips as it relates to wool pressing

operating requirements for different types of wool presses

methods of handling wool and bales that minimise risk to own health, including safe lifting and bending techniques

industry standards for weight, length of bales, fastening methods and type of pack

industry standards for bale branding

features of the recording system for bale details in use in the organisation

enterprise work health and safety policies

Competency is to be assessed in the work place or workplace and simulated environments that accurately reflect performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for wool pressing

1.1 Identify the lines of wool and confirm with the wool classer

1.2 Check the wool press for safe operation, and lubricate and maintain it as required

1.3 Inspect the work area to confirm it is free of all contaminants in readiness for pressing

1.4 Confirm that supplies of wool packs, bale fasteners and hooks, stencils and bale-branding inks are located in appropriate place

1.5 Identify the appropriate recording system

1.6 Check the scales to be used for accuracy and calibrate if necessary

1.7 Check the press and its location for safety

1.8 Identify any defective equipment and report to the appropriate person

2. Press wool

2.1 Consult the wool classer to determine mob cut-outs and pressing requirements

2.2 Apply safe work practices at all times and use available safety equipment in line with work health and safety policies

2.3 Remove contamination from the woolpack and place in the appropriate location

2.4 Check woolpacks for conformity

2.5 Seek directions for order of pressing and any special requirements from the wool classer

2.6 Place all wool correctly and evenly in the press to produce even density bales

3. Carry out the role and responsibilities of the wool presser

3.1 Press bales to optimal weights to reduce selling costs and within specified weight and length dimensions in compliance with Code of Practice

3.2 Press lines to avoid mixed bales

3.3 Monitor wool flow and build-up in bins

3.4 Maintain work area in a condition that avoids contamination of wool

3.5 Carry out pressing within time restrictions and workflow of the wool room

4. Close and store bales

4.1 Use approved bale dividers as instructed, and fasten flaps correctly

4.2 Identify bales for branding before removing them from the press

4.3 Store bales safely, avoiding injury to presser, risk to other workers, and damage to bales and equipment

4.4 Store bales to maximise shed space and to avoid weather damage

5. Complete recording requirements

5.1 Brand bales appropriately

5.2 Weigh bales appropriately

5.3 Record bale weights, numbers and descriptions clearly using the appropriate recording system

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:

identify work health and safety hazards and implement safe work practices

operate different types of wool presses and carry out basic lubrication and maintenance according to manufacturer instructions

operate the various types of scales and manual handling devices

check woolpacks and wool to ensure freedom from contamination

assess and monitor wool-flow and build-up in bins

maintain uniform bale weights for each line

brand bales clearly and accurately to meet the requirements of the Code of Practice for the Preparation of Australian Wool Clips

handle and store wool bales efficiently and without risk to self, other people or machinery

record bale information to be interpreted and used by other people

communicate with wool classer

work safely in compliance with enterprise work health and safety policies

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

sources of contamination of wool

the requirements of Code of Practice for the Preparation of Australian Wool Clips as it relates to wool pressing

operating requirements for different types of wool presses

methods of handling wool and bales that minimise risk to own health, including safe lifting and bending techniques

industry standards for weight, length of bales, fastening methods and type of pack

industry standards for bale branding

features of the recording system for bale details in use in the organisation

enterprise work health and safety policies

Competency is to be assessed in the work place or workplace and simulated environments that accurately reflect performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify the lines of wool and confirm with the wool classer 
Check the wool press for safe operation, and lubricate and maintain it as required 
Inspect the work area to confirm it is free of all contaminants in readiness for pressing 
Confirm that supplies of wool packs, bale fasteners and hooks, stencils and bale-branding inks are located in appropriate place 
Identify the appropriate recording system 
Check the scales to be used for accuracy and calibrate if necessary 
Check the press and its location for safety 
Identify any defective equipment and report to the appropriate person 
Consult the wool classer to determine mob cut-outs and pressing requirements 
Apply safe work practices at all times and use available safety equipment in line with work health and safety policies 
Remove contamination from the woolpack and place in the appropriate location 
Check woolpacks for conformity 
Seek directions for order of pressing and any special requirements from the wool classer 
Place all wool correctly and evenly in the press to produce even density bales 
Press bales to optimal weights to reduce selling costs and within specified weight and length dimensions in compliance with Code of Practice 
Press lines to avoid mixed bales 
Monitor wool flow and build-up in bins 
Maintain work area in a condition that avoids contamination of wool 
Carry out pressing within time restrictions and workflow of the wool room 
Use approved bale dividers as instructed, and fasten flaps correctly 
Identify bales for branding before removing them from the press 
Store bales safely, avoiding injury to presser, risk to other workers, and damage to bales and equipment 
Store bales to maximise shed space and to avoid weather damage 
Brand bales appropriately 
Weigh bales appropriately 
Record bale weights, numbers and descriptions clearly using the appropriate recording system 

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