Assessor Resource
LMTTX2015B
Handle and prepare chemicals, dyes and other substances used in textile production
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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
The unit covers the application of safety and operational procedures to access and prepare chemicals, dyes and other substances be used in textile production. Preparation may require measuring, mixing and storing according to the needs of the operation. Work may require some judgement.
Work may include a variety of environments such as operational workplaces, restricted spaces, hazardous, controlled or exposed conditions and day or night operations.
Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.
The application of this unit is according to OHS practices of the enterprise and workplace practices, which may include:
requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment
standard operating procedures
work instructions
oral, written and visual communication
quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output
housekeeping
tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control, and recycling
This unit requires the application of skills associated with planning and organising for the safe and efficient handling and preparation of chemicals, dyes and substances. This unit also requires problem solving ability to identify and act on risks and hazards. Communication skills are required to use work and safety information and complete workplace documentation. Self management skills are applied to ensure workplace and quality standards are achieved.
This unit covers the knowledge and skills to handle and prepare chemicals, dyes and other substances used in textile production.
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