Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 6:52 AM AWST
23/07/2026 6:52 AM AWST
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Class goat fibre
Class goat fibre
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWOL312A
AHCWOL312A
State Code
D7290
D7290
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/02/2014
Field of Education
050103 - Wool Science
Original Release Date
25/02/2014
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit covers the process of preparing and carrying out the classing of goat fibre and defines the standard required to layout the shed and equipment for efficient operation; establish and maintain consistent methods of clip preparation to maximise returns; accurately assess fibre quality and types; maintain clean working conditions for clip preparation and classing procedures; identify and dispose of contaminated and wet fibre; communicate verbally with the work team.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for fibre classing
- 1.1. Clip preparation methods and classing criteria are confirmed according to enterprise requirements.
- 1.2. Shed layout, facilities and equipment are arranged for efficient fibre flow and pressing.
- 1.3. Contaminants and sources of contaminants, are identified, removed and disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner.
2. Class goat fibre
- 2.1. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
- 2.2. Clip is prepared according to enterprise requirements and checked for contamination.
- 2.3. Fibre is classed according to classing criteria, industry standards, and relevant national codes of practice.
3. Complete classing activities
- 3.1. Fibre is placed in the correct bins in readiness for pressing.
- 3.2. Wet fibre is identified and dried according to enterprise requirements.
- 3.3. Work area is cleaned and waste disposed of according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Goat fibre may include:
all breeds and types of goats producing cashmere, cashgora or mohair fibre.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Goat fibre may include:
all breeds and types of goats producing cashmere, cashgora or mohair fibre.
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:
layout the shed and equipment for efficient operation
establish and maintain consistent methods of clip preparation to maximise returns
accurately assess fibre quality and types
maintain clean working conditions for clip preparation and classing procedures
identify and dispose of contaminated and wet fibre
communicate verbally with the work team.
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:
layout the shed and equipment for efficient operation
establish and maintain consistent methods of clip preparation to maximise returns
accurately assess fibre quality and types
maintain clean working conditions for clip preparation and classing procedures
identify and dispose of contaminated and wet fibre
communicate verbally with the work team.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3435 | RTE3109A | Class goat fibre | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAN83 | AHCWOL312 | Class goat fibre | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D467 | AHC30110 | Certificate III in Agriculture | Qualification |