Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and implement wool harvesting and preparation operations
- Flock owner/manager is consulted about their requirements and informed of any planning issues taking into account weather and environmental issues.
- Order of mobs is determined for wool harvesting and preparation according to enterprise requirements.
- Staffing needs are determined by negotiation with grower/contractor according to clip type, enterprise requirements, legislative requirements, employment agreements and awards.
- Staff duties are allocated and staff given directions where necessary.
- The shed equipment and materials are arranged in accordance with shearing plan, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements and the quality management system.
- Wool harvesting and preparation plan is implemented and adjusted as required.
- Implement plan and monitor work flows
- Sheep numbers, mob cut outs and shearing speeds are monitored to match wool preparation capacity.
- Shed staff are supervised to maintain a clear board and throw fleeces correctly.
- Non fleece wool is removed and prepared as directed.
- Shed staff are directed to use appropriate skirting strategies, and fleece to skirting ratios is monitored.
- Directions are issued to staff to close off bins and lines for mob cut outs.
- Wool harvesting and preparation team is managed to comply with quality management system requirements.
- Compliance with enterprise and legislative requirements including OHS, animal welfare, industrial, and environmental practices are monitored.
- Staff performance is managed and direction is provided where necessary.
- Supervise wool pressing
- Presser is instructed on pressing strategies to reduce mixed bales while meeting code of practice requirements for uniformity in bales.
- Presser is informed of order for pressing and procedures to minimize contamination.
- Rate of build up in lines is monitored by consulting with wool presser.
- Bale weights are monitored to ensure efficiencies are achieved for the grower without creating overweight bales.
- Bales are branded in line with code of practice requirements.
- Wool book is monitored to ensure it is up to date, accurate and legible.
- Provide feedback to grower on classing strategies, clip performance and wool harvesting and preparation operations
- Staff performance in clip preparation is reviewed.
- Feedback is provided on classing strategies, clip preparation in relation to mob characteristics, skirting ratios, bale weights and any workflow issues.
- Possible improvements to wool handling facilities are reported.
- Equipment effectiveness and maintenance requirements are reported.
- Lines made and bale details are explained in relation to mob characteristics.
- Feedback is provided on lotting advice.
- Wool clip documentation is completed and presented to grower for signature.