Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare skirtings | 1.1 Identify types of skirtings and oddments 1.2 Identify types of pieces and separate 1.3 Prepare Merino skirtings as directed 1.4 Prepare Crossbred skirtings as directed by wool classer |
2. Prepare belly wool | 2.1 Identify and separate belly wool 2.2 Remove stains and briskets as directed 2.3 Prepare Crossbred and Merino belly wool as directed by wool classer |
3. Prepare lambs wool | 3.1 Identify types of lambs' wool 3.2 Separate lambs' wool 3.3 Remove stains and trimmings 3.4 Prepare Merino lambs wool as directed 3.5 Prepare Crossbred lambs wool as by wool classer |
4. Prepare locks | 4.1 Identify types of locks 4.2 Separate board and table locks 4.3 Prepare Crossbred and Merino locks as by wool classer |
5. Prepare crutchings | 5.1 Identify types of crutchings 5.2 Remove stains and other impurities 5.3 Prepare Merino and Crossbred crutchings as by wool classer |
6. Prepare stain | 6.1 Identify types of stain 6.2 Prepare Merino and Crossbred stain as by wool classer |
7. Prepare other oddments | 7.1 Define and identify other oddments 7.2 Describe the preparation of other oddments 7.3 Identify and remove medulated fibre and shedding breeds wool |
Preparation must include the preparation of Fine/Superfine Merino, Medium/Strong Merino and Crossbred skirtings and oddments
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
accurately skirt fleeces at commercial rates
recognise and remove contamination
recognise wool faults
identify impurities in wool
identify and remove stain
identify oddments
prepare skirtings and oddments
communicate with team members, wool classer and the shearer
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
processing methods - woollen and worsted and stages of processing
features of wool growth, skin and fibre biology
features of fleece parts, skirtings, locks, crutchings, wool faults, impurities, contamination and stain and their impact on processing
methods of handling fleece that minimise risk to own health, including safe lifting and bending techniques
requirements of Code of Practice for the Preparation of Australian Wool Clips as it relates to the preparation of skirtings and oddments
Competency is to be assessed in the work place or workplace and simulated environments that accurately reflect performance in a real workplace setting.
Evidence of competency must be demonstrated in Fine/Superfine Merino, Medium/Strong Merino and Crossbred wool clips.
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist