This course will provide an overview of the steps required to purchase and assemble wool in preparation for processing, including the use of specifications and prediction techniques relating to performance in processing.
It will present extensive information on correct pre-scour greasy wool blending systems and cover all mechanical and physical aspects of the complete scouring and combing processes. The value from application of predictive and quality management tools such a TEAM 3 and Yarnspec will be demonstrated. A major focus will be on improvements in processing efficiency and product quality and the economic benefits to the company which can be achieved.
Interactive discussion with course participants will be encouraged and a practical session on greasy wool selection, scouring and combing to wool top will be included.
This course will be presented in English with Chinese translation provided.
Participation in Course 1 is a recommended prerequisite for this course.
| Duration | 4.5 days |
| Date of Delivery | 19th - 23rd November 2007 |
| Cost | A$550.00 |
| Location | CSIRO, Belmont Geelong |
| DAY 1 | ||
| GROWER / PROCESSOR STREAM | PRESENTER | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| Shearing/classing demonstration | Mr Barry White (IFC) | TBA |
| Broker’s store – sampling, sale lot preparation, showfloor, lot valuing, dumping | Landmark Brooklyn | |
| AWTA - wool testing and certification (incl. lunch) | Mr Ian Ashman (AWTA) | Melbourne |
| Auction | Mr Don McWhirter (MacWool) | Landmark Brooklyn |
| DAY 2 | |
| TOPIC | PRESENTER |
|---|---|
| Course Introduction | Mr Barry White |
| Buying Wool to a Top Specification | Mr Don McWhirter (MacWool) |
| Preparing the Mill Consignment | Mr Don McWhirter (MacWool) |
| Certification | Mr Don McWhirter (MacWool) |
| Processing trial - objectives and methodology | Mr Gary Robinson (AWI) |
| Fibre Attributes - greasy / top / yarn | Mr Gary Robinson (AWI) |
| A-P Variation/TEAM 3: | Mr Gary Robinson (AWI) |
| - 'Topmaker' | |
| DAY 3 | |
| TOPIC | PRESENTER |
| Tools to assist the Topmaker: | Mr Martin Prins (CSIRO) |
| - 'Yarn Spec' | Dr Shouren Yang (CSIRO) |
| - 'Topmark' | Mr Ian Ashman (AWTA) |
| Processing trial - use of predictive tools | Mr Martin Prins |
| Blending: | Mr Martin Prins |
| - preparing the blend plan | |
| - blending systems | |
| - blending ‘best practice’ | |
| Scouring: | Dr Jock Christoe |
| - effects of poor scouring | |
| - ‘best practice’ systems and techniques | |
| - effluent treatment | |
| - recent developments | |
| Processing trial - scouring assessment | Dr Jock Christoe Mr Gary Robinson |
| Scouring - contiuned | Dr Jock Christoe |
| DAY 4 | |
| TOPIC | PRESENTER |
| Mechanical processing: | Mr Gary Robinson |
| - worsted system | |
| - carding 'best practice' | |
| - combing 'best practice' | |
| Mechanical processing: | Mr Gary Robinson |
| - worsted system cont'd | |
| - Diagnostic & machine monitoring | |
| Processing trial - combing assessment | Mr Gary Robinson |
| Mechanical processing - woolen system | Dr Niall Finn (CSIRO) |
| DAY 5 | |
| TOPIC | PRESENTER |
| Quality Management: | Mr Tony Turk (G.H Michell) |
| - blending to meet quality and price | |
| - managing quality in greasy wool | |
| - managing quality in scouring | |
| - managing quality in topmaking | |
| Visit CSIRO laboratory | Mr Dale Carroll (CSIRO) |
| Processing trial - testing and analysis of results | Mr Gary Robinson Mr Tony Turk Mr Dale Carroll |
| English Speaking Program finishes Chinese Speaking Program finishes |
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Please note that this information may change from time to time.
