Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCWOL203 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Carry out wool pressing

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCWOL203 - Carry out wool pressing
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to press wool into bales and related tasks.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety and biosecurity legislation and codes.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They identify and provide solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency is to be assessed in the work place or workplace and simulated environments that accurately reflect performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for wool pressing
  • Identify work health and safety hazards and report to the supervisor
  • Select and use suitable personal protective equipment
  • Identify the lines of wool to be pressed and confirm with the supervisor
  • Check the wool press for safe operation and report any issues to supervisor
  • Carry out any required lubrication and maintenance as directed by supervisor
  • Prepare the work area in readiness for pressing as instructed
  • Check the scales to be used for accuracy and calibrate if necessary, as instructed
  • Check the press and its location for safety
  • Identify any defective equipment and report to the supervisor
  • Apply safe working practices using the available safety equipment
  • Remove contamination from the woolpack and place in the appropriate location
  • Place all wool correctly and evenly in the press, as directed
  • Press bales safely for weight and length as directed
  • Keep work area in a condition that avoids contamination of the wool
       
Element: Close and stack bales
  • Use approved bale dividers as instructed and ensure flaps are correctly fastened
  • Identify bales for branding before removing them from the press
  • Store bales safely, avoiding injury to presser, risk to other workers, and damage to bales and equipment
       
Element: Complete recording requirement
  • Brand bales as directed
  • Weigh bales and have weight checked by supervisor
  • Record bale weights, numbers and descriptions using the appropriate recording system, as directed and arrange a check by the supervisor
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for wool pressing

1.1 Identify work health and safety hazards and report to the supervisor

1.2 Select and use suitable personal protective equipment

1.3 Identify the lines of wool to be pressed and confirm with the supervisor

1.4 Check the wool press for safe operation and report any issues to supervisor

1.5 Carry out any required lubrication and maintenance as directed by supervisor

1.6 Prepare the work area in readiness for pressing as instructed

1.7 Check the scales to be used for accuracy and calibrate if necessary, as instructed

1.8 Check the press and its location for safety

1.9 Identify any defective equipment and report to the supervisor

2. Press wool

2.1 Apply safe working practices using the available safety equipment

2.2 Remove contamination from the woolpack and place in the appropriate location

2.3 Place all wool correctly and evenly in the press, as directed

2.4 Press bales safely for weight and length as directed

2.5 Keep work area in a condition that avoids contamination of the wool

3. Close and stack bales

3.1 Use approved bale dividers as instructed and ensure flaps are correctly fastened

3.2 Identify bales for branding before removing them from the press

3.3 Store bales safely, avoiding injury to presser, risk to other workers, and damage to bales and equipment

4. Complete recording requirement

4.1 Brand bales as directed

4.2 Weigh bales and have weight checked by supervisor

4.3 Record bale weights, numbers and descriptions using the appropriate recording system, as directed and arrange a check by the supervisor

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:

observe and report on work health and safety hazards and risks

apply standard operating procedures for the press and equipment

operate different types of wool presses under supervision

operate the various types of scales and manual handling devices and supervision

maintain uniform bale weights for each line

brand bales clearly and accurately

handle and stack wool bales efficiently and without risk to self, other people or machinery

record bale information to be interpreted and used by other people

communicate with wool classer/supervisor

apply work health and safety practices in the context of own work

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

sources of contamination of the fleece

the requirements of Code of Practice for the Preparation of Australian Wool Clips as it relates to wool pressing

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

features of industry standards for weight, length of bales, fastening methods and type of pack

industry standards for bale branding

features of the recording system for bale details in use in the organisation

enterprise work health and safety policies


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for wool pressing

1.1 Identify work health and safety hazards and report to the supervisor

1.2 Select and use suitable personal protective equipment

1.3 Identify the lines of wool to be pressed and confirm with the supervisor

1.4 Check the wool press for safe operation and report any issues to supervisor

1.5 Carry out any required lubrication and maintenance as directed by supervisor

1.6 Prepare the work area in readiness for pressing as instructed

1.7 Check the scales to be used for accuracy and calibrate if necessary, as instructed

1.8 Check the press and its location for safety

1.9 Identify any defective equipment and report to the supervisor

2. Press wool

2.1 Apply safe working practices using the available safety equipment

2.2 Remove contamination from the woolpack and place in the appropriate location

2.3 Place all wool correctly and evenly in the press, as directed

2.4 Press bales safely for weight and length as directed

2.5 Keep work area in a condition that avoids contamination of the wool

3. Close and stack bales

3.1 Use approved bale dividers as instructed and ensure flaps are correctly fastened

3.2 Identify bales for branding before removing them from the press

3.3 Store bales safely, avoiding injury to presser, risk to other workers, and damage to bales and equipment

4. Complete recording requirement

4.1 Brand bales as directed

4.2 Weigh bales and have weight checked by supervisor

4.3 Record bale weights, numbers and descriptions using the appropriate recording system, as directed and arrange a check by the supervisor

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify work health and safety hazards and report to the supervisor 
Select and use suitable personal protective equipment 
Identify the lines of wool to be pressed and confirm with the supervisor 
Check the wool press for safe operation and report any issues to supervisor 
Carry out any required lubrication and maintenance as directed by supervisor 
Prepare the work area in readiness for pressing as instructed 
Check the scales to be used for accuracy and calibrate if necessary, as instructed 
Check the press and its location for safety 
Identify any defective equipment and report to the supervisor 
Apply safe working practices using the available safety equipment 
Remove contamination from the woolpack and place in the appropriate location 
Place all wool correctly and evenly in the press, as directed 
Press bales safely for weight and length as directed 
Keep work area in a condition that avoids contamination of the wool 
Use approved bale dividers as instructed and ensure flaps are correctly fastened 
Identify bales for branding before removing them from the press 
Store bales safely, avoiding injury to presser, risk to other workers, and damage to bales and equipment 
Brand bales as directed 
Weigh bales and have weight checked by supervisor 
Record bale weights, numbers and descriptions using the appropriate recording system, as directed and arrange a check by the supervisor 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCWOL203 - Carry out wool pressing
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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCWOL203 - Carry out wool pressing

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