AHCWOL408 — Plan, implement and review wool harvesting and clip preparation

1 Plan wool harvesting and preparation operations

• 1.1Consult the flock owner or manager about their requirements and inform them of any planning issues, taking into account weather and environmental issues
• 1.2Determine the order of mobs for wool harvesting and preparation
• 1.3Advise on staffing needs by negotiation with owner or manager according to clip type, workplace requirements, legislative requirements, employment agreements and awards
• 1.4Allocate staff duties and give staff directions to clarify requirements
• 1.5Arrange the shed equipment and materials in line with shearing plan, work health and safety (WHS) requirements and the quality management system
• 1.6Determine the requirements of the industry code of practice, the quality assurance scheme and traceability processes to be utilised
• 1.7Determine workplace policies in relation to legislative requirements

2 Implement plan and monitor workflows

• 2.1Implement the wool harvesting and preparation plan and adjust as required
• 2.2Monitor sheep numbers, mob cut-outs and shearing speeds to match wool preparation capacity
• 2.3Supervise wool harvesting staff to maintain a clear board and ensure fleeces are thrown correctly
• 2.4Direct wool harvesting staff to use appropriate skirting strategies and monitor fleece to skirting levels
• 2.5Direct staff to close off bins and lines for mob cut-outs
• 2.6Manage wool harvesting and preparation team to comply with quality management system requirements
• 2.7Monitor compliance with workplace standards and legislative requirements, including WHS, animal welfare, biosecurity, industrial and environmental practices
• 2.8Manage staff performance and provide direction where necessary

3 Supervise wool pressing

• 3.1Instruct presser on pressing strategies to eliminate mixed bales to meet industry code of practice requirements for uniformity in bales
• 3.2Inform presser of order for pressing and procedures to minimise contamination
• 3.3Monitor rate of build-up in lines by consulting with wool presser
• 3.4Monitor bale weights to ensure efficiencies are achieved for the grower without creating overweight bales
• 3.5Monitor wool book and bale branding to ensure they are up-to-date, accurate and legible
• 3.6Reconcile wool book and bale branding

4 Provide feedback to grower on classing strategies, clip performance and wool harvesting and preparation operations

• 4.1Review staff performance in clip preparation
• 4.2Provide feedback on classing strategies, clip preparation in relation to mob characteristics, skirting levels, bale weights and any workflow issues
• 4.3Provide feedback on possible improvements to wool handling facilities
• 4.4Report on equipment effectiveness and maintenance requirements
• 4.5Explain lines made and bale details in relation to mob characteristics
• 4.6Provide feedback on lotting advice
• 4.7Complete wool clip documentation and present to owner or manager for signature

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