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

AHCWOL402A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Use individual fleece measurements to prepare wool for sale

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCWOL402A - Use individual fleece measurements to prepare wool for sale
Description This unit covers the process of using individual fleece measurements to prepare wool for sale in accordance with the enterprise classing strategy and marketing plan, and defines the standard required to: arrange wool room layout for efficient testing and data retrieval; understand and interpret the individual fleece measurements; class wool to standards in accordance with the Code of Practice, 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.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit is likely to be carried out with limited or no supervision and within enterprise guidelines as part of the role of a wool classer or wool marketer.
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: Gather objectively measured data.
  • Available information is collated.
  • Tested sample is assessed to determine its appropriateness as a representative sample.
  • Requirements for additional information needed to validate measurements are determined.
       
Element: Analyse collected data
  • Available data is reviewed and evaluated to determine possible lines.
  • Comparisons with previous measurements if available are undertaken.
       
Element: Analyse market trends
  • Information produced by industry to determine market trends is reviewed.
  • Potential for movement in prices is evaluated against available data.
  • Extent to which discounts are applied is determined.
       
Element: Prepare wool to meet requirements of the market
  • The impact on the market of variable quantities is analysed.
  • Available information is used to prepare the wool to best advantage.
  • Wool is packaged 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.

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:

arrange wool room layout for efficient testing and data retrieval

understand and interpret the individual fleece measurements

class wool to standards in accordance with the Code of Practice, 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.

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 Tasks

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Required skills

arrange wool room layout for efficient operation

understand and interpret the individual fleece measurements

class wool to standards in accordance with the Code of Practice, 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

use literacy skills to read, interpret and follow organisational policies and procedures, develop sequenced written instructions, record accurately and legibly information collected and select and apply procedures to a range of tasks

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification, negotiating solutions and responding to a range of views

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine and more complex workplace measures and data

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

Required knowledge

wool room layouts which promote efficient wool flow and handling

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

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation, codes of practice and enterprise procedures.

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

Wool types may include:

all wool types suitable for the Australian auction system.

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
Available information is collated. 
Tested sample is assessed to determine its appropriateness as a representative sample. 
Requirements for additional information needed to validate measurements are determined. 
Available data is reviewed and evaluated to determine possible lines. 
Comparisons with previous measurements if available are undertaken. 
Information produced by industry to determine market trends is reviewed. 
Potential for movement in prices is evaluated against available data. 
Extent to which discounts are applied is determined. 
The impact on the market of variable quantities is analysed. 
Available information is used to prepare the wool to best advantage. 
Wool is packaged in the most appropriate manner. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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