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ព្រះរាជាណាចក្រកម្ពុជា · KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA

Cambodian Skills Delivery Model

SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

Sector Frameworks

1,164

Qualifications

15,161

Competency Units

10,938

Elements

41,782

Learning Outcomes

2,822

Assessment Packages

Perform board duties

KHU-AGR-0806

Australian Equivalent

AHCWOL206

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to handle wool from the board, throw fleeces and place wool into bins or press as directed. This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They identify and provide solutions to a limited range of predictable problems. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety (WHS), and biosecurity and environmental sustainability practices according to state/territory regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Remove contamination from the fleece

0806.E1.O1Communicate with wool harvesting team members to identify WHS hazards and report to the supervisor

0806.E1.O2Select, use and fit suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly

0806.E1.O3Remove urine stain wool, black/coloured wool and contamination on the shearing board as instructed

0806.E1.O4Apply safe working practices and use the available safety equipment according to WHS standards

E2Remove fleeces and component parts from the shearing board

0806.E2.O1Identify wet wool and remove for drying

0806.E2.O2Pick belly wool up and remove urine stain wool in line with workplace procedures

0806.E2.O3Remove crutch wool and reposition the hind leg wool if necessary

0806.E2.O4Arrange the hind legs of the fleece to allow for the fleece to be picked up efficiently

0806.E2.O5Pick fleece up in a controlled bundle and remove from shearing stand as soon as sheep is shorn

0806.E2.O6Carry fleece to the wool table and throw to land flat and spread out ready for skirting

0806.E2.O7Collect loose wool remaining in the let-out chute in line with workplace procedures

0806.E2.O8Place all wool removed from the fleece and from the shearing board in the correct bins or on the correct table according to workplace standards

E3Handle non-fleece wool

0806.E3.O1Sweep up locks and place in correct bins in line with workplace procedures

0806.E3.O2Conduct further non-fleece board duties as directed by supervisor or Wool Classer

0806.E3.O3Remove pizzle stain from bellies and place in stain line

0806.E3.O4Sweep crutchings clear of the board, remove urine stain and dags and place in appropriate bins

0806.E3.O5Determine whether lambs’ wool and prematurely shorn wools should be carried to the wool table using boards or paddles

0806.E3.O6Place lambs’ wool on tables for sorting in line with workplace procedures

E4Skirt fleeces under supervision

0806.E4.O1Seek information on Wool Classer requirements for mob in line with workplace procedures

0806.E4.O2Remove fribs and sweats and place in appropriate bins

0806.E4.O3Remove short crutch wool and wiggings and place with locks

0806.E4.O4Remove wool carrying vegetable matter (VM) under supervisor or Wool Classer supervision

0806.E4.O5Seek feedback on accuracy of skirting and fleece to skirtings ratio

0806.E4.O6Assist Wool Classer or wool roller in separating fleece wool which has been identified as defective or lacking uniformity

E5Sweep the board and wool room and empty wool containers

0806.E5.O1Sweep shearing board, wool room and area beneath the wool table regularly and when necessary during the shearing operation

0806.E5.O2Keep the shearing board and the wool room free of potential contamination

0806.E5.O3Remove waste and place appropriately in full consideration of environmental and biosecurity implications

0806.E5.O4Empty bins and butts as necessary, and replace as directed

E6Perform cut-out duties

0806.E6.O1Press wool in line with industry standards

0806.E6.O2Sweep wool working area in line with workplace procedures

0806.E6.O3Store equipment according to workplace requirements