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AHCWOL301A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Appraise wool using industry descriptions

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency AHCWOL301A - Appraise wool using industry descriptions
Description This unit covers the process of appraising wool by applying the industry description system (AWEX-ID) to classed lines of wool and defines the standard required to: source and prepare information on wool to be appraised for industry description (AWEX-ID); apply an industry description (AWEX-ID) to lines in a clip; use an industry description (AWEX-ID) to establish a market value for lines made; review clip preparation strategies using an industry description.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit is carried out by wool classers who are responsible for quality processes in clip preparation.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Source and prepare information on wool to be appraised
  • Sources of information on wool appraisal are identified and accessed.
  • The industry description system is described.
  • The visual characteristics to be appraised are identified and classified using the relevant descriptors.
       
Element: Apply the industry description to lines in a clip
  • Wool clip classing lines are checked for compliance with the code of practice for the AWEX Quality System, Preparation of Australian Wool Clips.
  • Wool clip classing lines are appraised and the AWEX-ID is recorded.
  • The consistency of appraisal across a wool clip is evaluated against appraisals for the clip in the sale catalogue.
       
Element: Use the industry description to establish a market value for lines made
  • Market information is accessed.
  • Premiums and discounts for wool characteristics are identified.
  • A value is determined for each line made.
       
Element: Review clip preparation strategies using an industry description
  • Clip preparation strategies are checked and revised using the AWEX-ID descriptors, and the market value applied to the lines made.
  • Feedback on market information, the effect of management on the wool clip and possible future selection strategies is provided to the woolgrower using the AWEX-ID descriptors applied to the lines.
       


Evidence Required

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

source and prepare information on wool to be appraised for industry description (AWEX-ID)

apply an industry description (AWEX-ID) to lines in a clip

use an industry description (AWEX-ID) to establish a market value for lines made

review clip preparation strategies using an industry description.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

source and prepare information on wool to be appraised for industry description (AWEX-ID)

apply an industry description (AWEX-ID) to lines in a clip

use an industry description (AWEX-ID) to establish a market value for lines made

review clip preparation strategies using an industry description

use literacy skills to read, interpret and follow organisational policies and procedures, follow sequenced written instructions, record accurately and legible information collected and select and apply procedures for a range of tasks

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation, including questioning techniques, active listening, clarifying information and consulting with supervisors as required

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to work with and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

code of practice for the AWEX Quality System, Preparation of Australian Wool Clips

AWEX-ID Appraisal Guidelines

Australian Wool Exchange Wool Selling Rules

the wool sale catalogue

interpreting wool testing data

relevant sources of wool sale lot information

subjective assessment of style, colour, type of vegetable matter fault, degree of stain and faults, and defects.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Wool types may include:

all types drawn from both merino and crossbred, covering all types of wool sold through the Australian auction system under the AWEX Code of Practice.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Sources of information on wool appraisal are identified and accessed. 
The industry description system is described. 
The visual characteristics to be appraised are identified and classified using the relevant descriptors. 
Wool clip classing lines are checked for compliance with the code of practice for the AWEX Quality System, Preparation of Australian Wool Clips. 
Wool clip classing lines are appraised and the AWEX-ID is recorded. 
The consistency of appraisal across a wool clip is evaluated against appraisals for the clip in the sale catalogue. 
Market information is accessed. 
Premiums and discounts for wool characteristics are identified. 
A value is determined for each line made. 
Clip preparation strategies are checked and revised using the AWEX-ID descriptors, and the market value applied to the lines made. 
Feedback on market information, the effect of management on the wool clip and possible future selection strategies is provided to the woolgrower using the AWEX-ID descriptors applied to the lines. 

Forms

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