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UNE unit code: WOOL482

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Start
  • Trimester 2 - Online
24/7 online support
  • Yes
Intensive schools
  • Yes
Supervised exam
  • Yes
Credit points
  • 6

Unit information

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Trace the journey of wool through all stages of processing and hone your knowledge of the ways in which new technologies and traditional techniques are applied to transform fibres into beautiful, functional products.

Studying this unit you will explore the fundamentals of raw wool processing in preparation for weaving: wool scouring and carbonising, to remove contaminants from greasy wool, and carding to align fibres.

Integrating your understanding of the role of blending wool and scouring, you will also examine weaving, knitting and finishing for wool yarn manufacture. You will study in-depth the main processing routes for wool yarn manufacture - woven, non-woven, and carpet manufacture.

With a focus on the latest developments in processing and market demand, the unit also provides you with insights into the effect of fibre quality on processing performance and product quality.

Offerings

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Teaching period
Mode/location
Trimester 2Online

*Offering is subject to availability

Intensive schools

StartFinishDurationAttendanceOfferingsNotes
12 August 202414 August 20243 daysMandatory Intensive SchoolTrimester 2, OnlineThe intensive school is held in Geelong and Melbourne and AWET will provide travel reimbursement to students.

Enrolment rules

Pre-requisites
ANPR211 or candiature in a posgraduate award
Restrictions
WOOL382 or WOOL452 or WOOL462 or WOOL552 or WOOL562 or WOOL582

Notes

WOOL482 has additional load compared to WOOL382 consisting of an extra assignment and an examination expecting a greater level of unbderstanding of the unit material

Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.

Unit coordinator(s)

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Emma DoyleSenior Lecturer in Animal Science (Sheep and Wool) - School of Environmental and Rural Science
James PrestonLecturer in Sheep and Wool - School of Environmental and Rural Science

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of the rationale of blending wool before scouring, scoured wool before carding, carded slivers through the gilling process and so on throughout the processing line;
  2. demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of the fundamental processes and systems involved in scouring and the three main processing routes of wool yarn manufacture (worsted, woollen and semi-worsted);
  3. explain the attributes of yarn and the importance of twist and the multi-stage process of spinning; this will also demonstrate the ability to analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories;
  4. demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of the relationship between early and late stage wool processing including the effect of fibre properties on fabric quality; and demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of the latest developments in wool processing including producing a fabric that matches the requirements of customers;
  5. describe and evaluate the main techniques and procedures for spinning, weaving, knitting, finishing, non-woven and carpet manufacture; thereby demonstrating an ability to interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences; and
  6. critically review and evaluate the current literature on the latest research occurring in this field, also demonstrate the ability to undertake research and apply established theories to a body of knowledge or practice.

Assessment information

Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.

TitleMust CompleteWeightOfferingsAssessment Notes
Assignment 1Yes25%All offerings

Topic Choice

No. Words: 1500

QuizYes10%All offerings

Multichoice

ReportYes15%All offerings

Intensive School Industry Visit

No. Words: 500

Report 2Yes20%All offerings

Laboratory Report

No. Words: 1000

Final ExaminationYes30%All offerings 

Learning resources

Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.

Textbook information will be displayed approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

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