Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for wool pressing
- Identify the lines of wool and confirm with the wool classer
- Check the wool press for safe operation, and lubricate and maintain it as required
- Inspect the work area to confirm it is free of all contaminants in readiness for pressing
- Confirm that supplies of wool packs, bale fasteners and hooks, stencils and bale-branding inks are located in appropriate place
- Identify the appropriate recording system
- Check the scales to be used for accuracy and calibrate if necessary
- Check the press and its location for safety
- Identify any defective equipment and report to the appropriate person
- Consult the wool classer to determine mob cut-outs and pressing requirements
- Apply safe work practices at all times and use available safety equipment in line with work health and safety policies
- Remove contamination from the woolpack and place in the appropriate location
- Check woolpacks for conformity
- Seek directions for order of pressing and any special requirements from the wool classer
- Place all wool correctly and evenly in the press to produce even density bales
- Carry out the role and responsibilities of the wool presser
- Press bales to optimal weights to reduce selling costs and within specified weight and length dimensions in compliance with Code of Practice
- Press lines to avoid mixed bales
- Monitor wool flow and build-up in bins
- Maintain work area in a condition that avoids contamination of wool
- Carry out pressing within time restrictions and workflow of the wool room
- Close and store bales
- Complete recording requirements