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

AHCWOL402 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Use individual fleece measurements to prepare wool for sale

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCWOL402 - Use individual fleece measurements to prepare wool for sale
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use individual fleece measurements to prepare wool for sale as required by the enterprise’s classing strategy and marketing plan.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 take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others within known parameters. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable 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.

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: Gather objectively measured data.
  • Arrange shed or wool room layout for efficient sampling operation where required
  • Identify potential and existing work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures
  • Collate available information
  • Assess tested sample to determine its appropriateness as a representative sample
  • Determine the requirements for additional information needed to validate measurements
       
Element: Analyse collected data
  • Review and evaluate available data to determine possible lines
  • Make comparisons with previous measurements if available
       
Element: Analyse market trends
  • Review information produced by industry to determine market trends
  • Evaluate the potential for movement in prices against available data
  • Determine the extent to which discounts are applied
       
Element: Prepare wool to meet requirements of the market
  • Analyse the impact on the market of variable quantities
  • Use available information to prepare the wool to best advantage
  • Package wool in the most appropriate manner
       


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. Gather objectively measured data.

1.1 Arrange shed or wool room layout for efficient sampling operation where required

1.2 Identify potential and existing work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures

1.3 Collate available information

1.4 Assess tested sample to determine its appropriateness as a representative sample

1.5 Determine the requirements for additional information needed to validate measurements

2. Analyse collected data

2.1 Review and evaluate available data to determine possible lines

2.2 Make comparisons with previous measurements if available

3. Analyse market trends

3.1 Review information produced by industry to determine market trends

3.2 Evaluate the potential for movement in prices against available data

3.3 Determine the extent to which discounts are applied

4. Prepare wool to meet requirements of the market

4.1 Analyse the impact on the market of variable quantities

4.2 Use available information to prepare the wool to best advantage

4.3 Package wool in the most appropriate manner

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:

arrange shed or wool room layout for sampling efficient operation where required

understand and interpret the individual fleece measurements

class wool to standards in accordance with the Code of Practice for the Preparation of Australian Wool Clips, or as required by the enterprise classing strategy and marketing plan

communicate specific and detailed requirements for wool preparation and classing to wool handling staff

identify wool of higher and lower market value and make lines which maximise return to woolgrower

implement enterprise work health and safety policies

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

features of wool room layouts which promote efficient wool flow and handling

characteristics different breeds of sheep

inherent wool characteristics , including fibre diameter, staple length and strength, colour, yield, VM type, curvature, comfort factor

fleece measurement criteria - techniques used to measure wool characteristics

interpretation of test results

principles of classing , including mob/flock concept, variability for fibre diameter and staple length, soundness, defects

classing scenarios requiring detail of clip break-ups

clip analysis reports and comparisons

clips and other relevant quality standards

requirements of work health and safety legislation, codes of practice and enterprise procedures


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. Gather objectively measured data.

1.1 Arrange shed or wool room layout for efficient sampling operation where required

1.2 Identify potential and existing work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures

1.3 Collate available information

1.4 Assess tested sample to determine its appropriateness as a representative sample

1.5 Determine the requirements for additional information needed to validate measurements

2. Analyse collected data

2.1 Review and evaluate available data to determine possible lines

2.2 Make comparisons with previous measurements if available

3. Analyse market trends

3.1 Review information produced by industry to determine market trends

3.2 Evaluate the potential for movement in prices against available data

3.3 Determine the extent to which discounts are applied

4. Prepare wool to meet requirements of the market

4.1 Analyse the impact on the market of variable quantities

4.2 Use available information to prepare the wool to best advantage

4.3 Package wool in the most appropriate manner

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
Arrange shed or wool room layout for efficient sampling operation where required 
Identify potential and existing work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures 
Collate available information 
Assess tested sample to determine its appropriateness as a representative sample 
Determine the requirements for additional information needed to validate measurements 
Review and evaluate available data to determine possible lines 
Make comparisons with previous measurements if available 
Review information produced by industry to determine market trends 
Evaluate the potential for movement in prices against available data 
Determine the extent to which discounts are applied 
Analyse the impact on the market of variable quantities 
Use available information to prepare the wool to best advantage 
Package wool in the most appropriate manner 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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