Elements and Performance Criteria
- Explain organisation requirements for clip preparation
- The organisation's requirements for quality and standard of wool clip preparation are clearly explained to the wool handlers.
- The organisation's procedures for operating safely and for the use of personal protective equipment are clearly explained to the wool handlers.
- The impact of contamination in the wool is clearly explained to the wool handlers.
- The key personnel in the wool shed/room are introduced or indicated to the wool handlers.
- Responsibilities for specific functions or procedures are allocated and explained to wool handlers.
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified; risks assessed and suitable controls are implemented.
- Perform and supervise shed hand duties
- Board persons' duties are performed including picking up and throwing fleece, sweeping board and preparing non fleece wools.
- Wool handlers are monitored to ensure they follow the set procedures for each of the clip preparation tasks.
- Pen up duties are performed including keeping mobs separate and monitoring and filling catching pens.
- Wool pressers' activities are performed including keeping wool press area clean, pressing, branding, weighing and recording bale details in the wool book.
- Oversee preparation of wool