Unit of competency Outline
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Carry out wool pressing
Carry out wool pressing
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWOL203A
AHCWOL203A
State Code
D7279
D7279
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/12/2011
Field of Education
050103 - Wool Science
Original Release Date
02/12/2011
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit covers the process of pressing wool into bales and related tasks such as branding the bales, recording bale weights and numbers, and subsequently storing the wool bales and defines the standard required to: operate different types of wool presses; operate the various types of scales and manual handling devices; maintain bale weights for each line to minimise selling costs; brand bales clearly and accurately; handle and stack wool bales efficiently and without risk to self, other people or machinery; record bale information clearly and accurately.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for wool pressing
- 1.1. The lines of wool to be pressed are identified and confirmed with the appropriate person.
- 1.2. The wool press is checked for safe operation, with any required lubrication and maintenance carried out according to the manufacturer's instructions, and reported to the appropriate person.
- 1.3. The work area is prepared in readiness for pressing as instructed.
- 1.4. Scales to be used are checked for accuracy and calibrated if necessary, as instructed.
- 1.5. The press and its location are checked for safety, and all other Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements are adhered to.
- 1.6. Any defective equipment is identified and reported to the appropriate person.
2. Press wool
- 2.1. All bending and lifting is done according to safe working practices and using the available safety equipment.
- 2.2. Contamination is removed from the woolpack and placed in the appropriate location.
- 2.3. All wool is placed correctly and evenly in the press, as directed.
- 2.4. Bales are pressed safely for weight and length according to industry standards and organisation requirements, as directed.
- 2.5. Work area is kept in a condition that avoids contamination of the wool.
3. Close and stack bales
- 3.1. Approved bale dividers are used according to instructions and flaps are correctly fastened according to industry standards.
- 3.2. Bales are identified for branding before removing them from the press.
- 3.3. All lifting required is done according to safe working practices and using the available safety equipment.
- 3.4. Bales are stored safely, avoiding injury to presser, risk to other workers, and damage to bales and equipment.
4. Complete recording requirement
- 4.1. Bales are branded according to industry standards and organisational procedures, as directed.
- 4.2. Bales are weighed according to industry standards and organisational procedures and checked with the appropriate person/ supervisor.
- 4.3. Bale weights, numbers and descriptions are clearly and accurately recorded using the appropriate recording system, as directed and checked with the appropriate person/ supervisor.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Presses may include:
hydraulic
manual
self-pinning
electric wool presses.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Presses may include:
hydraulic
manual
self-pinning
electric wool presses.
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:
operate different types of wool presses
operate the various types of scales and manual handling devices
maintain bale weights for each line to minimise selling costs
brand bales clearly and accurately
handle and stack wool bales efficiently and without risk to self, other people or machinery
record bale information clearly and accurately.
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.
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:
operate different types of wool presses
operate the various types of scales and manual handling devices
maintain bale weights for each line to minimise selling costs
brand bales clearly and accurately
handle and stack wool bales efficiently and without risk to self, other people or machinery
record bale information clearly and accurately.
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.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3406 | RTE2120A | Assist with pressing wool | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAO78 | AHCWOL203 | Carry out wool pressing | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D451 | AHC20110 | Certificate II in Agriculture | Qualification |
| D464 | AHC21410 | Certificate II in Wool Handling | Qualification |