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AHCWOL301 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Appraise wool using industry descriptions

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCWOL301 - Appraise wool using industry descriptions
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to appraise wool by applying the industry description system (AWEX-ID) to classed lines of wool.All work is carried out to industry standards using the AWEX system for the appraisal and description of non-measured characteristics of greasy wool (AWEX-ID) and Code of Practice for the Preparation of Australian Wool Clips.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work including limited responsibility for the work of others.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 simulated environments that accurately reflect performance in a real workplace setting.

Evidence of competency must be demonstrated in Fine/Superfine Merino, Medium/Strong Merino and Crossbred wool clips.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs and be currently registered with the Australian Wool Exchange as Australian Wool classers.
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: Source and prepare information on wool to be appraised
  • Identify and access sources of information on wool appraisal
  • Describe the features of AWEX - ID the system for the appraisal and description of non-measured characteristics of greasy wool
  • Identify and classify the visual characteristics to be appraised using the relevant descriptors
       
Element: Apply the industry description to lines in a clip
  • Check wool clip classing lines for compliance with the Code of Practice
  • Appraise wool clip classing lines and record the AWEX-ID
  • Evaluate the consistency of appraisal across a wool clip against appraisals for the clip in the sale catalogue
       
Element: Use the industry description to establish a market value for lines made
  • Access market information
  • Identify premiums and discounts for wool characteristics
  • Determine a value for each line made
       
Element: Review clip preparation strategies using an industry description
  • Check clip preparation strategies and revise using the AWEX-ID descriptors, and the market value applied to the lines made
  • Provide feedback on market information, the effect of management on the wool clip and possible future selection strategies to the woolgrower using the AWEX-ID descriptors applied to the lines
       


Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Source and prepare information on wool to be appraised

1.1 Identify and access sources of information on wool appraisal

1.2 Describe the features of AWEX - ID the system for the appraisal and description of non-measured characteristics of greasy wool

1.3 Identify and classify the visual characteristics to be appraised using the relevant descriptors

2. Apply the industry description to lines in a clip

2.1 Check wool clip classing lines for compliance with the Code of Practice

2.2 Appraise wool clip classing lines and record the AWEX-ID

2.3 Evaluate the consistency of appraisal across a wool clip against appraisals for the clip in the sale catalogue

3. Use the industry description to establish a market value for lines made

3.1 Access market information

3.2 Identify premiums and discounts for wool characteristics

3.3 Determine a value for each line made

4. Review clip preparation strategies using an industry description

4.1 Check clip preparation strategies and revise using the AWEX-ID descriptors, and the market value applied to the lines made

4.2 Provide feedback on market information, the effect of management on the wool clip and possible future selection strategies to the woolgrower using the AWEX-ID descriptors applied to the lines

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:

source and prepare information on wool to be appraised for industry description (AWEX-ID)

apply an industry description (AWEX-ID) to lines in a clip and record appraisal result

use an industry description (AWEX-ID) to establish a market value for lines made

review clip preparation strategies using industry standard terminology to communicate feedback to the grower

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

features of Code of Practice for the Preparation of Australian Wool Clips

features of AWEX system for the appraisal and description of non-measured characteristics of greasy wool (AWEX-ID)

features of the Australian Wool Exchange Wool Selling Rules

interpretation of the wool sale catalogue

interpretation of wool testing data

relevant sources of wool sale lot information

features of subjective assessment of style, colour, type of vegetable matter fault, degree of stain and faults, and defects.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Source and prepare information on wool to be appraised

1.1 Identify and access sources of information on wool appraisal

1.2 Describe the features of AWEX - ID the system for the appraisal and description of non-measured characteristics of greasy wool

1.3 Identify and classify the visual characteristics to be appraised using the relevant descriptors

2. Apply the industry description to lines in a clip

2.1 Check wool clip classing lines for compliance with the Code of Practice

2.2 Appraise wool clip classing lines and record the AWEX-ID

2.3 Evaluate the consistency of appraisal across a wool clip against appraisals for the clip in the sale catalogue

3. Use the industry description to establish a market value for lines made

3.1 Access market information

3.2 Identify premiums and discounts for wool characteristics

3.3 Determine a value for each line made

4. Review clip preparation strategies using an industry description

4.1 Check clip preparation strategies and revise using the AWEX-ID descriptors, and the market value applied to the lines made

4.2 Provide feedback on market information, the effect of management on the wool clip and possible future selection strategies to the woolgrower using the AWEX-ID descriptors applied to the lines

Wool appraised must include wool from Fine/Superfine Merino, Medium/Strong Merino and Crossbred wool clips.
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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 and access sources of information on wool appraisal 
Describe the features of AWEX - ID the system for the appraisal and description of non-measured characteristics of greasy wool 
Identify and classify the visual characteristics to be appraised using the relevant descriptors 
Check wool clip classing lines for compliance with the Code of Practice 
Appraise wool clip classing lines and record the AWEX-ID 
Evaluate the consistency of appraisal across a wool clip against appraisals for the clip in the sale catalogue 
Access market information 
Identify premiums and discounts for wool characteristics 
Determine a value for each line made 
Check clip preparation strategies and revise using the AWEX-ID descriptors, and the market value applied to the lines made 
Provide feedback on market information, the effect of management on the wool clip and possible future selection strategies to the woolgrower using the AWEX-ID descriptors applied to the lines 

Forms

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