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Perform board duties

Perform board duties

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWOL202
State Code
BAS54
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050103 - Wool Science
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to handle wool from the board, throw fleeces and place wool into bins or press as directed.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They identify and provide solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Remove contamination from the fleece
  • 1.1 Identify work health and safety hazards and report to the supervisor
  • 1.2 Select and use suitable personal protective equipment
  • 1.3 Remove stained wool, black/coloured wool and contamination on the shearing board as instructed
  • 1.4 Apply safe working practices and using the available safety equipment
2. Remove fleeces and component parts from the shearing board
  • 2.1 Pick wool up after the shearing handpiece has been disengaged and not before
  • 2.2 Identify wet wool and remove for drying
  • 2.3 Pick belly wool up and remove stained wool
  • 2.4 Remove crutch wool and reposition the hind leg if necessary
  • 2.5 Arrange the hind legs of the fleece to allow for the fleece to be picked up efficiently
  • 2.6 Pick fleece up in a controlled bundle and remove from shearing stand as soon as sheep is shorn
  • 2.7 Carry fleece to the wool table and throw to land flat and spread out ready for skirting
  • 2.8 Collect loose wool remaining in the let-out chute
  • 2.9 Place all wool removed from the fleece and from the shearing board in the correct bins or on the correct table
3. Handle non-fleece wool
  • 3.1 Sweep up locks and place in correct bins
  • 3.2 Separate board and table locks where directed
  • 3.3 Remove shanks and jowls if directed and placed in appropriate bin
  • 3.4 Remove pizzle stain from bellies and place in stains line
  • 3.5 Remove brisket wool if directed by the wool classer
  • 3.6 Sweep crutchings clear of the board, remove stain and dags and place in appropriate bins
  • 3.7 Carry lambs wool and prematurely shorn wools to the wool table using boards or paddles, if required
  • 3.8 Place lambs wool on tables for sorting
4. Skirt fleeces under supervision
  • 4.1 Seek information on wool classer requirements for mob
  • 4.2 Remove fribs and sweats and place in appropriate bins
  • 4.3 Remove short crutch wool and wiggings and place with locks
  • 4.4 Remove wool carrying vegetable matter under wool classer supervision
  • 4.5 Seek feedback on accuracy of skirting and fleece to skirtings ratio
  • 4.6 Assist wool classer or wool roller in separating fleece wool, which has been identified as defective or lacking uniformity
5. Sweep the board and wool room
  • 5.1 Sweep shearing boards, wool room and area beneath the wool table regularly and when necessary during the shearing operation
  • 5.2 Keep the shearing boards and the wool room free of potential contamination
  • 5.3 Remove waste and place appropriately in full consideration of environmental implications
6. Empty bins and other wool containers
  • 6.1 Empty bins and other wool containers as necessary, and replace as directed
7. Perform cut-out duties
  • 7.1 Empty all butts and bins and press wool
  • 7.2 Stack bales
  • 7.3 Sweep wool working area
  • 7.4 Store equipment
  • 7.5 Wash board down and disinfect
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7278 AHCWOL202A Perform board duties Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFF94 AHCWOL206 Perform board duties Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCZ7 AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture Qualification
BJB6 AHC20122 Certificate II in Agriculture Qualification
BDD3 AHC21416 Certificate II in Wool Handling Qualification