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Title
Demonstrate knowledge of wool measurement and marketing
systems
Level
4
Credits
20
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate:
elementary knowledge of the principles of sampling and
measurement, with emphasis on the application to wool fibres;
knowledge of: the impact of fibre characteristics on the
marketing of wool; fibre measurement; the marketing of New
Zealand wool; and wool selling and marketing systems.
Classification
Textiles Manufacture > Core Yarn Processing
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
Information to support the learning required for this standard can be obtained from papers
and articles published by AgResearch. These may be obtained by contacting
AgResearch http://www.agresearch.co.nz and searching using the keyword Textiles.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate elementary knowledge of the principles of sampling and measurement, with
emphasis on the application to wool fibres.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The selection and use of basic statistical analyses is demonstrated using data
gathered on wool fibres.
Range
1.2
Statistical terms are defined and distinguished between.
Range
1.3
mean, standard deviation, coefficient of variation, normal
distribution.
accuracy and precision, population and sample, biased and
unbiased sampling.
The limitations of tests are explained by reference to simple measurements of
wool fibre.
Competenz
SSB Code 101571
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systematic and random errors, uncertainty, instrument calibration,
confidence limit.
Outcome 2
Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of fibre characteristics on the marketing of wool.
Range
characteristics – yield, micron (mean fibre diameter), colour, length and
strength, length after carding, bulk, medullation, regain, residual grease.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Fibre characteristics are related to the structural features of the fibre.
Range
2.2
Fibre characteristics are explained in relation to their importance in marketing
and processing of wool.
Range
2.3
cross-section, crimp, surface features, moisture interactions, the
effects of (and recovery from) extension, bending and twisting.
cohesion, strength, dyeability, processing yields, spinning
performance, felting propensity, fabric properties.
Fibre characteristics are described in terms of their effect on the price paid for
fibre.
Range
premium, discount, price relativities for fibre diameter, length, and
colour.
Outcome 3
Demonstrate knowledge of fibre measurement.
Range
characteristics – yield, micron, colour, length and strength, length after carding,
bulk, medullation, regain, residual grease.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Measurement of each characteristic is described in terms of the test method
and the equipment used.
Range
scope of method and equipment, limitation of method and
equipment, measurement units.
3.2
Test data is interpreted in terms of quality and processing requirements.
3.3
Fibre measurements are used to demonstrate industry standard calculations.
Range
conversion from greasy price and weight to clean equivalents,
combining results in blending.
Outcome 4
Competenz
SSB Code 101571
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Demonstrate knowledge of the marketing of New Zealand wool.
Evidence requirements
4.1
Structure of the New Zealand wool pipeline is described in terms of ownership,
wool movement, and transfer of wool information.
Range
4.2
The international and local factors that influence supply and demand for wool
are explained.
Range
4.3
pesticide residues.
The objectives and recommended practices of an industry quality system for
New Zealand wool are described.
Range
4.6
wool grower, shearing contractor, wool broker, private merchant,
test house, wool scourer, wool dumper, wool exporter, processor,
International Wool Textile Organisation.
The marketing and processing of wool is described in terms of environmental
issues.
Range
4.5
global wool production, competition with other wools and fibres,
product range and diversity, consumer demand, economic factors.
The participants in the sale, marketing and distribution of wool are described in
terms of their activities and responsibilities.
Range
4.4
wool grower, shearing contractor, wool broker, private merchant,
test house, wool scourer, wool dumper, wool exporter, processor.
Wool grower, shearing contractor, wool broker, wool scourer, wool
exporter.
The concept of ‘added value’ is described in terms of the marketing and
processing pipeline of New Zealand wool.
Range
fibre differentiation, enhancement of fibre properties.
Outcome 5
Demonstrate knowledge of wool selling and marketing systems.
Evidence requirements
5.1
Wool marketing systems used for New Zealand wool are described in terms of
their operational and information requirements.
Range
Competenz
SSB Code 101571
systems – auction, private buying, forward selling, direct
marketing, co-operative selling;
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infrastructure – wool grower, shearing contractor, wool broker,
private merchant, test house, wool scourer, wool dumper, wool
exporter, processor;
operation and information – auction process, sampling and testing
requirements, interpretation of auction catalogue and sale
information, wool typing systems, market indicators.
This unit standard is expiring. Assessment against the standard must take place by
the last date for assessment set out below.
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
21 May 1999
31 December 2019
Revision
2
10 October 2001
31 December 2019
Revision
3
12 August 2004
31 December 2019
Review
4
23 April 2008
31 December 2019
Review
5
19 May 2016
31 December 2019
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Please note
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Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Competenz
SSB Code 101571
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016