Class fleece wool

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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
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Wiki Markup
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Evidence Guide
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Competency Mapping Template
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Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver AHCWOL405A, 'Class fleece wool'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Class fleece wool' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for wool classing

1.1. The layout of the shed, equipment and facilities are arranged according to the determined classing strategy for efficient wool flow, quality management and pressing.

1.2. All personal protective equipment and other safety requirements are selected, used and maintained according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines.

1.3. Bins and containers are placed correctly and clearly labelled according to the classing strategy, quality management system and enterprise requirements.

1.4. Ensure sufficient staffing ratio is established and maintained.

2. Carry out classing of fleece wool

2.1. Any bending and lifting that is required is done according to safe working practices and using the available safety equipment.

2.2. Fleece wool is handled and skirted to the standards outlined in the classing strategy.

2.3. Wool is checked to ensure freedom from contamination and stain.

2.4. Wool is checked to ensure adequate and optimum skirting.

2.5. Pigmented fibre risk is assessed and wool is kept separate as required.

2.6. Wool is appraised for its characteristics.

2.7. Wool is classed to standards of the enterprise classing strategy in accordance with codes of practice, or as required by alternative selling methods.

2.8. Wool of higher and lower market value and processing requirements is identified and lines made, which maximise return to the wool owner.

3. Place wool in bins for pressing

3.1. Wool is correctly and consistently placed in the correct bins ready for pressing, ensuring that cross contamination does not occur.

3.2. Wet wool, stain and coloured wool is identified and kept separate according to the requirements of the organisation and code of practice.

3.3. Any bending and lifting that is required is done according to safe working practices and using the available safety equipment.


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCWOL405A appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC33010 - Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation
  • AHC41310 - Certificate IV in Wool Classing
  • AHC33013 - Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation
  • AHC41313 - Certificate IV in Wool Classing