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Range Statement
Performance Evidence
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:accurately skirt fleeces at commercial ratesrecognise and remove contaminationrecognise wool faultsidentify impurities in woolidentify and remove stainidentify oddmentsprepare skirtings and oddmentscommunicate with team members, wool classer and the shearer
Knowledge Evidence
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
processing methods - woollen and worsted and stages of processingfeatures of wool growth, skin and fibre biology features of fleece parts, skirtings, locks, crutchings, wool faults, impurities, contamination and stain and their impact on processingmethods of handling fleece that minimise risk to own health, including safe lifting and bending techniquesrequirements of Code of Practice for the Preparation of Australian Wool Clips as it relates to the preparation of skirtings and oddments