AHCWOL315 — Supervise clip preparation

1 Explain organisation requirements for clip preparation

• 1.1Explain workplace standard of wool clip preparation quality and traceability requirements to the wool handlers
• 1.2Explain workplace procedures for operating safely and for the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to the wool handlers
• 1.3Explain the impact of contamination in the wool to the wool handlers
• 1.4Introduce or indicate the key personnel in the wool shed or room to the wool handlers
• 1.5Allocate and explain responsibilities for specific functions or procedures to wool handlers
• 1.6Identify WHS hazards, assess risks and implement suitable controls
• 1.7Confirm that all PPE and clothing is selected, used and maintained appropriately by wool handlers
• 1.8Explain the importance of effective teamwork to enhance productivity and enhance cooperation, staff satisfaction and wellbeing to wool handlers
• 1.9Explain the importance of complying with animal welfare, biosecurity and environmental policies to wool handlers

2 Monitor wool harvesting staff performance

• 2.1Monitor board persons’ performance including picking up and throwing fleece, sweeping board and preparing non-fleece wools
• 2.2Monitor wool handlers’ performance to ensure they follow the set procedures for each of the clip preparation tasks
• 2.3Monitor penner-up performance to ensure mobs are handled humanely in line with animal welfare policies and kept separate, and catching pens are monitored and filled as required
• 2.4Monitor wool pressers’ activities, including keeping wool press area clean, pressing, branding, weighing and recording bale details in the wool book

3 Oversee preparation of wool

• 3.1Supervise wool harvesting staff to maintain a clear board and ensure fleeces are thrown correctly
• 3.2Supervise wool harvesting staff in the removal and preparation of fleece wool

What does an assessment tool for AHCWOL315 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCWOL315 needs to address all 34 unit components: 3 elements with 15 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 13 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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