Assessor Resource

LMTTX3008B
Select raw materials

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


The unit applies to work activities associated with the selection and checking of raw materials for use in textile production. The work can include liaison with specialist technicians. Discretion and judgement may be required, for both self and others, in planning and selecting processes, procedures or outcomes.

This unit may involve selection and checking procedures normally used in the industry and workplace.

Activities related to the selection of raw materials may include those associated with:

development

production

quality assurance

Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team related activities.

The application of this unit is in accordance with 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 skills associated with problem solving and planning and organising in order to select necessary raw materials to meet production needs. Communication skills are required to interpret information and complete documentation.

This unit covers the skills and knowledge to select raw materials for use in textile production.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Prerequisites

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:

clarify and confirm requirements

select appropriate raw materials

check selected raw materials for suitability

analyse data against specifications

communicate effectively with design team, customers etc.

maintain accurate records

Consistency in performance

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:

organising work

completing tasks according to instructions

working systematically with attention to detail

identifying improvements and avoiding damage

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions

Resource implications

Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Context for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.

Interdependent Assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of:

selection and checking requirements of raw materials

product and process specifications

raw materials and their properties

quality standards and practices

OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to:

use equipment effectively

assemble information

identify and take samples

communicate effectively with individuals, work groups and supervisors

document and transfer information

read, interpret and follow information on work specifications, standard operating procedures and work instructions, and other reference material

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check task-related information

carry out work according to OHS practices

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Legislative/regulatory requirements

All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

Raw materials may include

wool (greasy, scoured, carbonised) and wool top

cotton

cotton yarn

synthetics, chemicals, dyes etc.

OHS practices

OHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may relate to:

manual handling techniques

standard operating procedures

personal protective equipment

safe materials handling

taking of rest breaks

ergonomic arrangement of workplaces

following marked walkways

safe storage of equipment

housekeeping

reporting accidents and incidents

environmental practices

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Requirements for the selection of raw materials are confirmed and clarified, if necessary. 
Raw materials appropriate for the designated use are selected. 
Specification of raw materials is verified. 
Selected raw materials are checked for suitability in accordance with quality standards and OHS practices. 
Data is compared with standards or other reference materials and results recorded. 
Raw materials documentation is recorded using appropriate worksheets and information systems. 
Documentation is collated and analysed against specifications. 
Documentation is interpreted and outcomes reported. 

Forms

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