Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release |
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Comment |
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AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to press wool into bales and carry out related tasks such as branding the bales, recording bale weights and numbers, and subsequently storing the wool bales.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety and biosecurity legislation and codes.
This unit applies to wool pressers who work in close cooperation with the wool classer and maintain a rate of pressing that ensures wool flow can be maintained. The work is carried out within established routines, methods and procedures.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Wool (WOL)
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Element |
Performance criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Prepare for wool pressing |
1.1 Identify the lines of wool and confirm with the wool classer 1.2 Check the wool press for safe operation, and lubricate and maintain it as required 1.3 Inspect the work area to confirm it is free of all contaminants in readiness for pressing 1.4 Confirm that supplies of wool packs, bale fasteners and hooks, stencils and bale-branding inks are located in appropriate place 1.5 Identify the appropriate recording system 1.6 Check the scales to be used for accuracy and calibrate if necessary 1.7 Check the press and its location for safety 1.8 Identify any defective equipment and report to the appropriate person |
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2. Press wool |
2.1 Consult the wool classer to determine mob cut-outs and pressing requirements 2.2 Apply safe work practices at all times and use available safety equipment in line with work health and safety policies 2.3 Remove contamination from the woolpack and place in the appropriate location 2.4 Check woolpacks for conformity 2.5 Seek directions for order of pressing and any special requirements from the wool classer 2.6 Place all wool correctly and evenly in the press to produce even density bales |
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3. Carry out the role and responsibilities of the wool presser |
3.1 Press bales to optimal weights to reduce selling costs and within specified weight and length dimensions in compliance with Code of Practice 3.2 Press lines to avoid mixed bales 3.3 Monitor wool flow and build-up in bins 3.4 Maintain work area in a condition that avoids contamination of wool 3.5 Carry out pressing within time restrictions and workflow of the wool room |
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4. Close and store bales |
4.1 Use approved bale dividers as instructed, and fasten flaps correctly 4.2 Identify bales for branding before removing them from the press 4.3 Store bales safely, avoiding injury to presser, risk to other workers, and damage to bales and equipment 4.4 Store bales to maximise shed space and to avoid weather damage |
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5. Complete recording requirements |
5.1 Brand bales appropriately 5.2 Weigh bales appropriately 5.3 Record bale weights, numbers and descriptions clearly using the appropriate recording system |
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
Unit Mapping Information
This unit is equivalent to AHCWOL310A Press wool for a clip
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
