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Use individual fleece measurements to prepare wool for sale
Use individual fleece measurements to prepare wool for sale
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWOL402A
AHCWOL402A
State Code
D7293
D7293
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/05/2012
Field of Education
050103 - Wool Science
Original Release Date
07/05/2012
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the process of using individual fleece measurements to prepare wool for sale in accordance with the enterprise classing strategy and marketing plan, and defines the standard required to: arrange wool room layout for efficient testing and data retrieval; understand and interpret the individual fleece measurements; class wool to standards in accordance with the Code of Practice, or as required by the enterprise classing strategy and marketing plan; communicate specific and detailed requirements for wool preparation and classing to wool handling staff; identify wool of higher and lower market value and make lines which maximise return to woolgrower.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Gather objectively measured data.
- 1.1. Available information is collated.
- 1.2. Tested sample is assessed to determine its appropriateness as a representative sample.
- 1.3. Requirements for additional information needed to validate measurements are determined.
2. Analyse collected data
- 2.1. Available data is reviewed and evaluated to determine possible lines.
- 2.2. Comparisons with previous measurements if available are undertaken.
3. Analyse market trends
- 3.1. Information produced by industry to determine market trends is reviewed.
- 3.2. Potential for movement in prices is evaluated against available data.
- 3.3. Extent to which discounts are applied is determined.
4. Prepare wool to meet requirements of the market
- 4.1. The impact on the market of variable quantities is analysed.
- 4.2. Available information is used to prepare the wool to best advantage.
- 4.3. Wool is packaged in the most appropriate manner.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Wool types may include:
all wool types suitable for the Australian auction system.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Wool types may include:
all wool types suitable for the Australian auction system.
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:
arrange wool room layout for efficient testing and data retrieval
understand and interpret the individual fleece measurements
class wool to standards in accordance with the Code of Practice, or as required by the enterprise classing strategy and marketing plan
communicate specific and detailed requirements for wool preparation and classing to wool handling staff
identify wool of higher and lower market value and make lines which maximise return to woolgrower.
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:
arrange wool room layout for efficient testing and data retrieval
understand and interpret the individual fleece measurements
class wool to standards in accordance with the Code of Practice, or as required by the enterprise classing strategy and marketing plan
communicate specific and detailed requirements for wool preparation and classing to wool handling staff
identify wool of higher and lower market value and make lines which maximise return to woolgrower.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3695 | RTE4123A | Use individual fleece measurements to prepare wool for sale | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAT28 | AHCWOL402 | Use individual fleece measurements to prepare wool for sale | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D500 | AHC40110 | Certificate IV in Agriculture | Qualification |