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

AHCWOL304 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare fleece wool for classing

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCWOL304 - Prepare fleece wool for classing
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare fleece wool for classing to comply with the requirements of the Code of Practice for the Preparation of Australian Wool Clips.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 broad direction of the wool classer and take responsibility for their own work and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.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.

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

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: Identify characteristics of greasy wool and relate to processor requirements
  • Identify characteristics of wool important in processing and assess uniformity within the fleece
  • Determine the portion of fleece to be removed to ensure uniformity of the fleece with the other fleeces from the mob
       
Element: Check fleeces for impurities
  • Identify natural impurities of the wool and determine the portion of fleece to be removed
  • Identify vegetable matter types and determine the portion of fleece to be removed
  • Identify mineral impurities and relate to yield potential and determine the portion of fleece to be removed
  • Identify and remove any contamination from the fleece
  • Check work regularly with the wool classer and adjust procedures if required
       
Element: Check fleeces for presence of wool faults
  • Identify hairy breeches and cotted wool and determine the portion of fleece to be removed
  • Identify unscourable colour, water stain and dermatitis and handled as directed
  • Remove skin pieces and place where directed
  • Carry out work safely and at a rate appropriate to the enterprise
       
Element: Skirt and roll fleeces
  • Skirt fleeces to remove those portions determined above that adversely affect the uniformity and value of the remaining fleece
  • Double skirt fleeces containing clumpy vegetable matter or prepared as directed
  • Assess necks and backs for soundness, dust and VM levels, and handled as directed
  • Roll fleeces and present to classer
  • Place skirtings in the nominated bins
  • Remove waste and dispose of appropriately taking into account environmental implications
       


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. Identify characteristics of greasy wool and relate to processor requirements

1.1 Identify characteristics of wool important in processing and assess uniformity within the fleece

1.2 Determine the portion of fleece to be removed to ensure uniformity of the fleece with the other fleeces from the mob

2. Check fleeces for impurities

2.1 Identify natural impurities of the wool and determine the portion of fleece to be removed

2.2 Identify vegetable matter types and determine the portion of fleece to be removed

2.3 Identify mineral impurities and relate to yield potential and determine the portion of fleece to be removed

2.4 Identify and remove any contamination from the fleece

2.5 Check work regularly with the wool classer and adjust procedures if required

3. Check fleeces for presence of wool faults

3.1 Identify hairy breeches and cotted wool and determine the portion of fleece to be removed

3.2 Identify unscourable colour, water stain and dermatitis and handled as directed

3.3 Remove skin pieces and place where directed

3.4 Carry out work safely and at a rate appropriate to the enterprise

4. Skirt and roll fleeces

4.1 Skirt fleeces to remove those portions determined above that adversely affect the uniformity and value of the remaining fleece

4.2 Double skirt fleeces containing clumpy vegetable matter or prepared as directed

4.3 Assess necks and backs for soundness, dust and VM levels, and handled as directed

4.4 Roll fleeces and present to classer

4.5 Place skirtings in the nominated bins

4.6 Remove waste and dispose of appropriately taking into account environmental implications

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:

assess fleece characteristics and prepare fleeces as directed by wool classer

assess levels of vegetable matter and other impurities

accurately skirt fleeces at commercial pace

roll fleeces in preparation for classing

communicate with wool classer and other team members using industry standard terminology

follow enterprise work health and safety procedures

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

characteristics wool and their impacts on processing

principles and requirements of wool processing methods-woollen and worsted

features of wool growth

features of the parts of a fleece

features of wool faults and impurities

enterprise the work health and safety procedures

requirements of Code of Practice for the Preparation of Australian Wool Clips as they relates to the preparation of fleece wool

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. Identify characteristics of greasy wool and relate to processor requirements

1.1 Identify characteristics of wool important in processing and assess uniformity within the fleece

1.2 Determine the portion of fleece to be removed to ensure uniformity of the fleece with the other fleeces from the mob

2. Check fleeces for impurities

2.1 Identify natural impurities of the wool and determine the portion of fleece to be removed

2.2 Identify vegetable matter types and determine the portion of fleece to be removed

2.3 Identify mineral impurities and relate to yield potential and determine the portion of fleece to be removed

2.4 Identify and remove any contamination from the fleece

2.5 Check work regularly with the wool classer and adjust procedures if required

3. Check fleeces for presence of wool faults

3.1 Identify hairy breeches and cotted wool and determine the portion of fleece to be removed

3.2 Identify unscourable colour, water stain and dermatitis and handled as directed

3.3 Remove skin pieces and place where directed

3.4 Carry out work safely and at a rate appropriate to the enterprise

4. Skirt and roll fleeces

4.1 Skirt fleeces to remove those portions determined above that adversely affect the uniformity and value of the remaining fleece

4.2 Double skirt fleeces containing clumpy vegetable matter or prepared as directed

4.3 Assess necks and backs for soundness, dust and VM levels, and handled as directed

4.4 Roll fleeces and present to classer

4.5 Place skirtings in the nominated bins

4.6 Remove waste and dispose of appropriately taking into account environmental implications

Classing must include the preparation of Fine/Superfine Merino, Medium/Strong Merino and Crossbred fleece wools
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 characteristics of wool important in processing and assess uniformity within the fleece 
Determine the portion of fleece to be removed to ensure uniformity of the fleece with the other fleeces from the mob 
Identify natural impurities of the wool and determine the portion of fleece to be removed 
Identify vegetable matter types and determine the portion of fleece to be removed 
Identify mineral impurities and relate to yield potential and determine the portion of fleece to be removed 
Identify and remove any contamination from the fleece 
Check work regularly with the wool classer and adjust procedures if required 
Identify hairy breeches and cotted wool and determine the portion of fleece to be removed 
Identify unscourable colour, water stain and dermatitis and handled as directed 
Remove skin pieces and place where directed 
Carry out work safely and at a rate appropriate to the enterprise 
Skirt fleeces to remove those portions determined above that adversely affect the uniformity and value of the remaining fleece 
Double skirt fleeces containing clumpy vegetable matter or prepared as directed 
Assess necks and backs for soundness, dust and VM levels, and handled as directed 
Roll fleeces and present to classer 
Place skirtings in the nominated bins 
Remove waste and dispose of appropriately taking into account environmental implications 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCWOL304 - Prepare fleece wool for classing
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