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SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

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Determine wool classing strategies

KHU-AGR-0815

Australian Equivalent

AHCWOL406

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to determine strategies to class a wool clip. 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. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures and work health and safety (WHS) practices, according to state/territory regulations, legislation, codes and standards that apply to the workplace. All work is also to be carried out using the industry system for appraisal of non-measured characteristics of wool and the industry code of practice. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Source information for input to classing strategies

0815.E1.O1Obtain information on previous year's clip preparation and sale results, including Wool Classer's specification, test results and appraisal and of non-measured characteristics

0815.E1.O2Obtain information on growing and management history for the mobs over the last twelve months from the grower

0815.E1.O3Identify current recommendations appropriate to the specific wool clip in the industry code of practice

0815.E1.O4Obtain current specific exporter and buyer/broker requirements and limitations

0815.E1.O5Identify marketing and selling methods and end uses for the wool and determine their implications on clip preparation

0815.E1.O6Identify factors that will influence the classing process according to workplace procedures

0815.E1.O7Identify the visual characteristics to be appraised using the relevant descriptors

E2Develop strategies for classing the clip

0815.E2.O1Identify fleece type and set up suitable fleece, skirting and oddment lines

0815.E2.O2Select clip preparation methods to suit the fleece type and market requirements in line with quality standards and buyer/broker considerations

0815.E2.O3Adopt operating procedures that eliminate contamination and address bale traceability

0815.E2.O4Select shed layout and facilities that will permit efficient workflow and teamwork in line with workplace policies

0815.E2.O5Identify work health and safety (WHS) and biosecurity hazards, assess risks and implement suitable control measures

0815.E2.O6Select requirements for labelling and placement of bins and containers

E3Communicate classing strategy

0815.E3.O1Prepare the shed layout, equipment and facilities required and convey requirements for clip preparation to wool harvesting staff

0815.E3.O2Communicate clip preparation methods and classing procedures and confirm with the wool handlers

E4Review the success of the strategies for the clip and prepare information

0815.E4.O1Analyse classed clips and review strategies based on lines made, appraisal of non-measured characteristics and test results

0815.E4.O2Compare alternative clip preparation and classing strategies for profitability of the clip

0815.E4.O3Appraise wool clip classing lines according to visual characteristics and record the appraisal of non-measured characteristics