Assessor Resource
LMTTX4003A
Perform routine textile testing and analyse results
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies to the testing of textile materials to determine a range of outcomes including fibre mass, shrinkage, length, density, abrasion, strength, colour performance, finish and other quality standards. Tests are undertaken and analysed in accordance with predetermined industry or enterprise test practices and procedures.
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 testing of textile materials used in production. This unit also requires problem solving ability to conduct tests and analyse test outcomes. Communication skills will be used to interpret specifications and test procedures, analyse test results and record information. Team work will be used to ensure test conditions are established and results are shared with relevant personnel. Learning skills are applied to clarify test requirements or specifications and testing technology will be used to conduct tests.
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to undertake routine tests on textile materials and interpret test results accurately.
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