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Evidence Guide: AHCWOL304A - Prepare fleece wool for classing

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AHCWOL304A - Prepare fleece wool for classing

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Characteristics of greasy wool are identified and related to processor requirements

  1. Characteristics of wool important in processing are identified and uniformity within the fleece is assessed.
  2. The portion of fleece to be removed is determined to ensure uniformity of the fleece with the other fleeces from the mob.
Characteristics of wool important in processing are identified and uniformity within the fleece is assessed.

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The portion of fleece to be removed is determined to ensure uniformity of the fleece with the other fleeces from the mob.

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Fleeces are checked for impurities

  1. Natural impurities of wool are identified, and portion of fleece to be removed is determined.
  2. Vegetable matter types are identified, and portion of fleece to be removed is determined.
  3. Mineral impurities are identified and related to yield potential identified, and portion of fleece to be removed is determined.
  4. Any contamination of the fleece is removed.
  5. Work is checked regularly with the wool classer and procedures adjusted if required.
Natural impurities of wool are identified, and portion of fleece to be removed is determined.

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Vegetable matter types are identified, and portion of fleece to be removed is determined.

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Mineral impurities are identified and related to yield potential identified, and portion of fleece to be removed is determined.

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Any contamination of the fleece is removed.

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Work is checked regularly with the wool classer and procedures adjusted if required.

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Fleeces are checked for presence of wool faults

  1. Hairy breeches and cotted wool are identified and portion of fleece to be removed is determined.
  2. Unscourable colour, water stain and dermatitis are identified and handled as directed.
  3. Skin pieces are removed and placed where directed.
  4. Work is carried out at a rate appropriate to the enterprise.
Hairy breeches and cotted wool are identified and portion of fleece to be removed is determined.

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Unscourable colour, water stain and dermatitis are identified and handled as directed.

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Skin pieces are removed and placed where directed.

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Work is carried out at a rate appropriate to the enterprise.

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Fleeces are skirted and rolled

  1. Fleeces are skirted to remove those portions determined above that adversely affect the uniformity and value of the remaining fleece.
  2. Fleeces containing clumpy vegetable matter are double skirted, or prepared as directed.
  3. Necks and backs are assessed for soundness, dust and VM levels, and handled as directed.
  4. Fleeces are rolled and presented to classer.
  5. Skirtings are placed in the nominated bins.
  6. Waste is removed and appropriately disposed of taking into account environmental implications.
  7. All bending and lifting that is required is done according to safe working practices and using the available safety equipment.
Fleeces are skirted to remove those portions determined above that adversely affect the uniformity and value of the remaining fleece.

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Fleeces containing clumpy vegetable matter are double skirted, or prepared as directed.

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Necks and backs are assessed for soundness, dust and VM levels, and handled as directed.

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Fleeces are rolled and presented to classer.

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Skirtings are placed in the nominated bins.

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Waste is removed and appropriately disposed of taking into account environmental implications.

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All bending and lifting that is required is done according to safe working practices and using the available safety equipment.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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:

separate wool from the fleece that lacks uniformity

check fleeces for wool faults and impurities

skirt fleeces, removing those portions that significantly affect the uniformity and value of the remaining fleece

roll fleeces ready for the wool classer

work at pace to maintain wool flow at shearing

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.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

identify hazards and implement safe work practices

assess levels of vegetable matter and other impurities

accurately skirt fleeces at commercial pace

roll fleeces in preparation for classing

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

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 numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

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

wool characteristics

principles and requirements of wool processing

principles of wool growth

identification of fleece parts

diagnosing wool faults

identification of impurities

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislative and enterprise requirements.

Range Statement

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

Fleece wools may include:

the preparation of merino and crossbred fleece wools to the standards set out in the industry code of practice.