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

AHCWOL307A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Document a wool clip

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCWOL307A - Document a wool clip
Description This unit covers the process of documenting a wool clip to national and organisational standards and defines the standard to: obtain signatures and/or registrations that are required and include on classers report; include details of wool bales with each consignment, and send the completed classers report to the appropriate authority at the conclusion of shearing; make suggestions for improved safety, conditions and fleece quality based on classers report, observations and discussions with operators within the wool shed; prepare and maintain records as required by enterprise or legislation.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit is likely to be conducted without supervision from others. It includes instructing others in the use of the system, maintaining the records, and advising the owner/manager of issues where appropriate. Documenting a wool clip is normally done within routines, methods and procedures where some discretion and judgement is required in the selection of equipment and materials, organisation of work, services, actions and the achievement of outcomes within time constraints. The documentation of a wool clip contributes to the wool harvesting operation by optimising efficiency for the grower.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
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: Establish recording system and documentation
  • The nature of documentation is selected according to the culture and facilities of the wool shed.
  • Guidelines for the use of the recording system are established, including the type, frequency and format of recording.
  • Those who are to use the recording system are clearly informed of their obligations and any specific instructions that are necessary.
  • Checks are made regularly to ensure that documentation is accurately completed and updated at the proper times.
       
Element: Complete records for wool classing
  • Documents and records required by the organisation and the market are completed clearly and accurately.
  • The wool clip specification is completed prior to consignment, to ensure that the correct lotting advice is provided to the selling broker or buyer.
  • Any additional notes or advice necessary on the documents are made clearly and accurately.
  • All signatures and/or registrations that are required are obtained and included on documentation.
  • Wages statements for contractors are prepared according to the agreements reached in employment conditions.
       
Element: Provide information and advice to the woolgrower
  • Suggestions for improved safety, conditions and fleece quality are derived from observations, smoothness of workflow, and discussions with operators within the wool shed.
  • The wool clips specification is communicated to the appropriate authority at shed cutout.
       


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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

ensure that all relevant details are recorded accurately and clearly in a timely manner

communicate recording procedures and requirements clearly to wool presser

obtain signatures and/or registrations that are required and include on classers report

include details of wool bales with each consignment, and send the completed classers report to the appropriate authority at the conclusion of shearing

make suggestions for improved safety, conditions and fleece quality based on classers report, observations and discussions with operators within the wool shed

prepare and maintain records as required by enterprise or legislation.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

Submission Requirements

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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.

Required skills

develop the recording system for wool clips and bales

communicate recording requirements clearly to wool classers and pressers

observe the work and identify area of the work or the facilities that could be improved

prepare and maintain records as required by enterprise or legislation

observe, identify and react appropriately to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation, including questioning techniques, active listening, clarifying information and consulting with supervisors as required

use interpersonal skills to work with and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

quality assurance schemes used in the organisation and in the industry, and their documentation requirements

correct clip specification

employment conditions and agreements for a range of workers

relevant national codes of practice for the industry.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Wool clip documentation may include:

advice notes

waybills

classers specification

wool clip specification and/or wool classer's wages statement.

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
The nature of documentation is selected according to the culture and facilities of the wool shed. 
Guidelines for the use of the recording system are established, including the type, frequency and format of recording. 
Those who are to use the recording system are clearly informed of their obligations and any specific instructions that are necessary. 
Checks are made regularly to ensure that documentation is accurately completed and updated at the proper times. 
Documents and records required by the organisation and the market are completed clearly and accurately. 
The wool clip specification is completed prior to consignment, to ensure that the correct lotting advice is provided to the selling broker or buyer. 
Any additional notes or advice necessary on the documents are made clearly and accurately. 
All signatures and/or registrations that are required are obtained and included on documentation. 
Wages statements for contractors are prepared according to the agreements reached in employment conditions. 
Suggestions for improved safety, conditions and fleece quality are derived from observations, smoothness of workflow, and discussions with operators within the wool shed. 
The wool clips specification is communicated to the appropriate authority at shed cutout. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCWOL307A - Document a wool clip
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