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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare skirtings
   • Identify types of skirtings and oddments
   • Identify types of pieces and separate
   • Prepare Merino skirtings as directed
   • Prepare Crossbred skirtings as directed by wool classer
2. Prepare belly wool
   • Identify and separate belly wool
   • Remove stains and briskets as directed
   • Prepare Crossbred and Merino belly wool as directed by wool classer
3. Prepare lambs wool
   • Identify types of lambs' wool
   • Separate lambs' wool
   • Remove stains and trimmings
   • Prepare Merino lambs wool as directed
   • Prepare Crossbred lambs wool as by wool classer
4. Prepare locks
   • Identify types of locks
   • Separate board and table locks
   • Prepare Crossbred and Merino locks as by wool classer
5. Prepare crutchings
   • Identify types of crutchings
   • Remove stains and other impurities
   • Prepare Merino and Crossbred crutchings as by wool classer
6. Prepare stain
   • Identify types of stain
   • Prepare Merino and Crossbred stain as by wool classer
7. Prepare other oddments
   • Define and identify other oddments
   • Describe the preparation of other oddments
   • Identify and remove medulated fibre and shedding breeds wool

Range Statement

Preparation must include the preparation of Fine/Superfine Merino, Medium/Strong Merino and Crossbred skirtings and oddments

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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:

accurately skirt fleeces at commercial rates

recognise and remove contamination

recognise wool faults

identify impurities in wool

identify and remove stain

identify oddments

prepare skirtings and oddments

communicate with team members, wool classer and the shearer

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

processing methods - woollen and worsted and stages of processing

features of wool growth, skin and fibre biology

features of fleece parts, skirtings, locks, crutchings, wool faults, impurities, contamination and stain and their impact on processing

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

requirements of Code of Practice for the Preparation of Australian Wool Clips as it relates to the preparation of skirtings and oddments

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