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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Source and prepare information on wool to be appraised
   • Identify and access sources of information on wool appraisal
   • Describe the features of AWEX - ID the system for the appraisal and description of non-measured characteristics of greasy wool
   • Identify and classify the visual characteristics to be appraised using the relevant descriptors
2. Apply the industry description to lines in a clip
   • Check wool clip classing lines for compliance with the Code of Practice
   • Appraise wool clip classing lines and record the AWEX-ID
   • 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
   • Access market information
   • Identify premiums and discounts for wool characteristics
   • Determine a value for each line made
4. Review clip preparation strategies using an industry description
   • Check clip preparation strategies and revise using the AWEX-ID descriptors, and the market value applied to the lines made
   • 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

Range Statement

Wool appraised must include wool from Fine/Superfine Merino, Medium/Strong Merino and Crossbred wool clips.

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Performance Evidence

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

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Knowledge Evidence

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.

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