Assessor Resource
LMTEW2002A
Press and dump wool
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
This unit applies to the setting up and operation of machines for pressing and dumping wool. Discretion, initiative and judgment must be demonstrated on the job in own work, either individually or within a team environment. Work may be conducted in a variety of environments, such as:
operational workplace activities
hazardous, controlled or exposed conditions
Operator maintenance of presses and equipment, which may be scheduled or unscheduled and may vary according to workplace requirements.
Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under direct supervision.
The application of this unit is according to OHS practices of the enterprise and workplace practices, which may include:
requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment
standard operating procedures
work instructions
oral, written and visual communication
quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output
housekeeping
tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling
This unit requires the application of skills associated with planning and organising the safe and effective use of wool pressing processes and technology. This unit also requires an ability to interpret and communicate job related information such as batch instructions and production records, check the quality of outcomes and identify and address problems relating to own work.
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to perform pressing and dumping of wool using farm presses and dump presses.
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