AHCWOL206 — Perform board duties

1 Remove contamination from the fleece

• 1.1Communicate with wool harvesting team members to identify WHS hazards and report to the supervisor
• 1.2Select, use and fit suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly
• 1.3Remove urine stain wool, black/coloured wool and contamination on the shearing board as instructed
• 1.4Apply safe working practices and use the available safety equipment according to WHS standards

2 Remove fleeces and component parts from the shearing board

• 2.1Identify wet wool and remove for drying
• 2.2Pick belly wool up and remove urine stain wool in line with workplace procedures
• 2.3Remove crutch wool and reposition the hind leg wool if necessary
• 2.4Arrange the hind legs of the fleece to allow for the fleece to be picked up efficiently
• 2.5Pick fleece up in a controlled bundle and remove from shearing stand as soon as sheep is shorn
• 2.6Carry fleece to the wool table and throw to land flat and spread out ready for skirting
• 2.7Collect loose wool remaining in the let-out chute in line with workplace procedures
• 2.8Place all wool removed from the fleece and from the shearing board in the correct bins or on the correct table according to workplace standards

3 Handle non-fleece wool

• 3.1Sweep up locks and place in correct bins in line with workplace procedures
• 3.2Conduct further non-fleece board duties as directed by supervisor or Wool Classer
• 3.3Remove pizzle stain from bellies and place in stain line
• 3.4Sweep crutchings clear of the board, remove urine stain and dags and place in appropriate bins
• 3.5Determine whether lambs’ wool and prematurely shorn wools should be carried to the wool table using boards or paddles
• 3.6Place lambs’ wool on tables for sorting in line with workplace procedures

4 Skirt fleeces under supervision

• 4.1Seek information on Wool Classer requirements for mob in line with workplace procedures
• 4.2Remove fribs and sweats and place in appropriate bins
• 4.3Remove short crutch wool and wiggings and place with locks
• 4.4Remove wool carrying vegetable matter (VM) under supervisor or Wool Classer supervision
• 4.5Seek feedback on accuracy of skirting and fleece to skirtings ratio
• 4.6Assist Wool Classer or wool roller in separating fleece wool which has been identified as defective or lacking uniformity

5 Sweep the board and wool room and empty wool containers

• 5.1Sweep shearing board, wool room and area beneath the wool table regularly and when necessary during the shearing operation
• 5.2Keep the shearing board and the wool room free of potential contamination
• 5.3Remove waste and place appropriately in full consideration of environmental and biosecurity implications
• 5.4Empty bins and butts as necessary, and replace as directed

6 Perform cut-out duties

• 6.1Press wool in line with industry standards
• 6.2Sweep wool working area in line with workplace procedures
• 6.3Store equipment according to workplace requirements

What does an assessment tool for AHCWOL206 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCWOL206 needs to address all 46 unit components: 6 elements with 31 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 9 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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