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Plan, implement and review wool harvesting and clip preparation

KHU-AGR-0817

Australian Equivalent

AHCWOL408

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for, implement and review wool harvesting, clip preparation and classing. 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, work health and safety (WHS), animal welfare and biosecurity, and environmental sustainability practices, according to state/territory regulations, legislation, codes 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

E1Plan wool harvesting and preparation operations

0817.E1.O1Consult the flock owner or manager about their requirements and inform them of any planning issues, taking into account weather and environmental issues

0817.E1.O2Determine the order of mobs for wool harvesting and preparation

0817.E1.O3Advise on staffing needs by negotiation with owner or manager according to clip type, workplace requirements, legislative requirements, employment agreements and awards

0817.E1.O4Allocate staff duties and give staff directions to clarify requirements

0817.E1.O5Arrange the shed equipment and materials in line with shearing plan, work health and safety (WHS) requirements and the quality management system

0817.E1.O6Determine the requirements of the industry code of practice, the quality assurance scheme and traceability processes to be utilised

0817.E1.O7Determine workplace policies in relation to legislative requirements

E2Implement plan and monitor workflows

0817.E2.O1Implement the wool harvesting and preparation plan and adjust as required

0817.E2.O2Monitor sheep numbers, mob cut-outs and shearing speeds to match wool preparation capacity

0817.E2.O3Supervise wool harvesting staff to maintain a clear board and ensure fleeces are thrown correctly

0817.E2.O4Direct wool harvesting staff to use appropriate skirting strategies and monitor fleece to skirting levels

0817.E2.O5Direct staff to close off bins and lines for mob cut-outs

0817.E2.O6Manage wool harvesting and preparation team to comply with quality management system requirements

0817.E2.O7Monitor compliance with workplace standards and legislative requirements, including WHS, animal welfare, biosecurity, industrial and environmental practices

0817.E2.O8Manage staff performance and provide direction where necessary

E3Supervise wool pressing

0817.E3.O1Instruct presser on pressing strategies to eliminate mixed bales to meet industry code of practice requirements for uniformity in bales

0817.E3.O2Inform presser of order for pressing and procedures to minimise contamination

0817.E3.O3Monitor rate of build-up in lines by consulting with wool presser

0817.E3.O4Monitor bale weights to ensure efficiencies are achieved for the grower without creating overweight bales

0817.E3.O5Monitor wool book and bale branding to ensure they are up-to-date, accurate and legible

0817.E3.O6Reconcile wool book and bale branding

E4Provide feedback to grower on classing strategies, clip performance and wool harvesting and preparation operations

0817.E4.O1Review staff performance in clip preparation

0817.E4.O2Provide feedback on classing strategies, clip preparation in relation to mob characteristics, skirting levels, bale weights and any workflow issues

0817.E4.O3Provide feedback on possible improvements to wool handling facilities

0817.E4.O4Report on equipment effectiveness and maintenance requirements

0817.E4.O5Explain lines made and bale details in relation to mob characteristics

0817.E4.O6Provide feedback on lotting advice

0817.E4.O7Complete wool clip documentation and present to owner or manager for signature