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

AHCWOL204 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Undertake basic skirting of alpaca fleece

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCWOL204 - Undertake basic skirting of alpaca fleece
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake basic skirting of alpaca fleece during and after shearing.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.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 skirting
  • Assemble and check all tools, equipment and materials required for the task
  • Identify work health and safety hazards and report to the supervisor
  • Select and use suitable personal protective equipment
  • Follow site quarantine and other biosecurity protocols
  • Take midside fleece samples from each alpaca prior to shearing
       
Element: Collect fleece during shearing
  • Use safe work practices at all times
  • Pick fleece up as blanket, neck and pieces during shearing
  • Keep blanket, neck and pieces and weigh separately, label and record weight
  • Discard severely contaminated fleece
  • Carry blanket to classing table to enable skirting
       
Element: Skirt saddles under supervision and according to industry guidelines
  • Throw blanket lightly onto classing table exposing entire fleece so as to enable loose sand or dirt to fall through without disturbing structure of saddle
  • Remove fleece with excessive medullation, or not consistent with general style, character, micron and length of staples and place in pieces bag
  • Discard Fleece with major faults and of No Commercial Value (NCV)
       
Element: Process neck pieces and finalise operation
  • Separate individual pieces into small bags
  • Place small bags containing pieces into a larger bag regardless of colour, micron or length
  • Place neck pieces in appropriate classing line
  • Seek feedback on work done from supervisor and note any required improvements for future action
       


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 skirting

1.1 Assemble and check all tools, equipment and materials required for the task

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

1.3 Select and use suitable personal protective equipment

1.4 Follow site quarantine and other biosecurity protocols

1.5 Take midside fleece samples from each alpaca prior to shearing

2. Collect fleece during shearing

2.1 Use safe work practices at all times

2.2 Pick fleece up as blanket, neck and pieces during shearing

2.3 Keep blanket, neck and pieces and weigh separately, label and record weight

2.4 Discard severely contaminated fleece

2.5 Carry blanket to classing table to enable skirting

3. Skirt saddles under supervision and according to industry guidelines

3.1 Throw blanket lightly onto classing table exposing entire fleece so as to enable loose sand or dirt to fall through without disturbing structure of saddle

3.2 Remove fleece with excessive medullation, or not consistent with general style, character, micron and length of staples and place in pieces bag

3.3 Discard Fleece with major faults and of No Commercial Value (NCV)

4. Process neck pieces and finalise operation

4.1 Separate individual pieces into small bags

4.2 Place small bags containing pieces into a larger bag regardless of colour, micron or length

4.3 Place neck pieces in appropriate classing line

4.4 Seek feedback on work done from supervisor and note any required improvements for future action

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:

identify hazards and follow safe work practices

pick up and throw alpaca fleeces

skirt of alpaca fleece to industry standards

package fleece and skirtings to industry standards

communicate faults, malfunctions and workplace hazards

report on and maintain operational records

communicate with supervisor and work team work team

follow work health and safety policies

follow enterprise biosecurity protocols

follow enterprise animal welfare policies

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

features of the parts of Huacaya and Suri alpaca fleeces

types of shearing shed layouts

duties and responsibilities of a board person

types and sources of contamination of the alpaca fleece

enterprise policies with regard to recording and reporting routines

equipment and bag requirements for skirting and handling fleece to industry standards

relevant state and territory legislation, regulations and codes of practice with regard to work health and safety, environment , biosecurity and animal welfare.

features of the Alpaca Fleece classing Code of Practice

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 skirting

1.1 Assemble and check all tools, equipment and materials required for the task

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

1.3 Select and use suitable personal protective equipment

1.4 Follow site quarantine and other biosecurity protocols

1.5 Take midside fleece samples from each alpaca prior to shearing

2. Collect fleece during shearing

2.1 Use safe work practices at all times

2.2 Pick fleece up as blanket, neck and pieces during shearing

2.3 Keep blanket, neck and pieces and weigh separately, label and record weight

2.4 Discard severely contaminated fleece

2.5 Carry blanket to classing table to enable skirting

3. Skirt saddles under supervision and according to industry guidelines

3.1 Throw blanket lightly onto classing table exposing entire fleece so as to enable loose sand or dirt to fall through without disturbing structure of saddle

3.2 Remove fleece with excessive medullation, or not consistent with general style, character, micron and length of staples and place in pieces bag

3.3 Discard Fleece with major faults and of No Commercial Value (NCV)

4. Process neck pieces and finalise operation

4.1 Separate individual pieces into small bags

4.2 Place small bags containing pieces into a larger bag regardless of colour, micron or length

4.3 Place neck pieces in appropriate classing line

4.4 Seek feedback on work done from supervisor and note any required improvements for future action

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
Assemble and check all tools, equipment and materials required for the task 
Identify work health and safety hazards and report to the supervisor 
Select and use suitable personal protective equipment 
Follow site quarantine and other biosecurity protocols 
Take midside fleece samples from each alpaca prior to shearing 
Use safe work practices at all times 
Pick fleece up as blanket, neck and pieces during shearing 
Keep blanket, neck and pieces and weigh separately, label and record weight 
Discard severely contaminated fleece 
Carry blanket to classing table to enable skirting 
Throw blanket lightly onto classing table exposing entire fleece so as to enable loose sand or dirt to fall through without disturbing structure of saddle 
Remove fleece with excessive medullation, or not consistent with general style, character, micron and length of staples and place in pieces bag 
Discard Fleece with major faults and of No Commercial Value (NCV) 
Separate individual pieces into small bags 
Place small bags containing pieces into a larger bag regardless of colour, micron or length 
Place neck pieces in appropriate classing line 
Seek feedback on work done from supervisor and note any required improvements for future action 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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