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Operate wool drier and press

Operate wool drier and press

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA2139
State Code
BAZ62
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/08/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a wool drier and wool press.This unit is applicable to workers operating wool driers and wool presses in a fellmongering plant.All work should be carried out to comply with workplace and hygiene requirements. This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision, exercise limited autonomy and have some accountability for their own work.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.This unit must be delivered and assessed in the context of Australian meat processing standards and regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Dry wool
  • 1.1 Follow start-up routine for wool drier in accordance with workplace requirements and manufacturer's specifications.
  • 1.2 Operate wool drier to workplace and health and safety requirements and manufacturer's specifications.
  • 1.3 Dry wool to workplace requirements.
  • 1.4 Monitor wool for correct drying in accordance with workplace requirements.
  • 1.5 Monitor wool flow through drier.
  • 1.6 Perform routine maintenance and cleaning in accordance with workplace requirements and manufacturer's specifications.
  • 1.7 Identify and explain safety hazards.
  • 1.8 Identify and address workplace health and safety hazards.
2. Operate wool press to bale wool
  • 2.1 Follow start-up procedures for wool press in accordance with workplace requirements and manufacturer's specifications.
  • 2.2 Feed wool into wool press in accordance with work instructions.
  • 2.3 Bale wool in accordance with workplace requirements and customer's specifications.
  • 2.4 Monitor wool dryness in accordance with workplace requirements.
  • 2.5 Observe fleece type and class separations in accordance with workplace requirements.
  • 2.6 Brand, weigh and record bales in accordance with workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8879 MTMP2164C Operate wool drier and press Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFJ24 AMPHSK209 Operate wool dryer and press Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDI0 AMP20316 Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs) Qualification