Elements and Performance Criteria
- Characteristics of greasy wool are identified and related to processor requirements
- Fleeces are checked for impurities
- Natural impurities of wool are identified, and portion of fleece to be removed is determined.
- Vegetable matter types are identified, and portion of fleece to be removed is determined.
- Mineral impurities are identified and related to yield potential identified, and portion of fleece to be removed is determined.
- Any contamination of the fleece is removed.
- Work is checked regularly with the wool classer and procedures adjusted if required.
- Fleeces are checked for presence of wool faults
- Fleeces are skirted and rolled
- Fleeces are skirted to remove those portions determined above that adversely affect the uniformity and value of the remaining fleece.
- Fleeces containing clumpy vegetable matter are double skirted, or prepared as directed.
- Necks and backs are assessed for soundness, dust and VM levels, and handled as directed.
- Fleeces are rolled and presented to classer.
- Skirtings are placed in the nominated bins.
- Waste is removed and appropriately disposed of taking into account environmental implications.
- All bending and lifting that is required is done according to safe working practices and using the available safety equipment.