Assessor Resource

MSTGN5009
Develop and test TCF products or processes

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to develop and test a textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) product or process to achieve required specifications.

The unit of competency applies to the development of a new product or production process or the significant modification of an established product or process to meet design and quality specifications. Routine or non-routine testing procedures must be implemented to test that the development achieves specifications. This unit of competency may involve the development and testing of a prototype or sample product or the design of a manufacturing process or production equipment.

This unit of competency is applicable to all sectors of the TCF industry.

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

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication

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


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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine job requirements

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2

Interpret development specifications

2.1

Interpret development need and parameters

2.2

Obtain and interpret design and quality specifications appropriate to the TCF product or process from data sheets, production schedules process specifications or the client

2.3

Interpret specifications applying to TCF materials or TCF production processes

2.4

Interpret, use and apply TCF industry terminology relating to raw materials and processing

2.5

Use information resources to clarify specifications, as required

3

Develop TCF product or process design

3.1

Conduct research to identify development options and examine relevance for specific TCF application

3.2

Develop preliminary design to explore options with key personnel

3.3

Apply feedback to reassess ideas and produce detailed design concept according to required specifications

3.4

Clarify details of design concept

4

Test product or process design concept

4.1

Determine appropriate processes to test the design concept in a TCF context, including testing of materials, processes and specifications

4.2

Undertake and document calculations to determine test time, volume and temperatures

4.3

Develop test procedures and specifications

4.4

Select and prepare test equipment, tools and materials and work area according to test specifications

4.5

Undertake test according to test procedures and WHS practices

5

Interpret and document test results and confirm design

5.1

Document, check and validate test results in accordance with test specifications

5.2

Discuss test results with key personnel, examine new information and assess implications for identified product or process

5.3

Use information from development and testing of TCF product or process to modify and improve design specifications

5.4

Use test results to adjust manufacturing process or identify suitable TCF materials

5.5

Document improved design and specifications

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:

reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices

applying relevant standards

interpreting design and quality specifications appropriate to at least one (1) TCF product or process from data sheets, production schedules process specifications or the client

conducting research to identify development options, examining relevance for specific TCF application and developing preliminary design to explore options with key personnel

developing test procedures and specifications and undertaking test according to test procedures and work health and safety (WHS) practices

using information from development and testing of TCF product or process to modify and improve design specifications and adjust manufacturing process or identify suitable TCF materials

documenting improved design and specifications.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

relevant Australian Standards

textile industry terminology

international and Australian specification Standards

TCF production processes, such as:

design

weaving

knitting

washing

bleaching

dyeing

tufting

assembly

finishing

printing

TCF materials

fibres

yarns

fabrics

dyes and chemicals

leather

technical textiles

TCF products

systems and formula used in textile calculations

routine and non-routine TCF tests

TCF test equipment and tools

test materials

quality practices

workplace procedures

practices for recording and reporting

WHS practices and procedures.

Assessors must:

satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator

have vocational competency in developing and testing textile, clothing and footwear products or processes, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

The unit is applicable to all TCF sectors and assessment must ensure it is delivered to suit the industry it is being applied to.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine job requirements

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2

Interpret development specifications

2.1

Interpret development need and parameters

2.2

Obtain and interpret design and quality specifications appropriate to the TCF product or process from data sheets, production schedules process specifications or the client

2.3

Interpret specifications applying to TCF materials or TCF production processes

2.4

Interpret, use and apply TCF industry terminology relating to raw materials and processing

2.5

Use information resources to clarify specifications, as required

3

Develop TCF product or process design

3.1

Conduct research to identify development options and examine relevance for specific TCF application

3.2

Develop preliminary design to explore options with key personnel

3.3

Apply feedback to reassess ideas and produce detailed design concept according to required specifications

3.4

Clarify details of design concept

4

Test product or process design concept

4.1

Determine appropriate processes to test the design concept in a TCF context, including testing of materials, processes and specifications

4.2

Undertake and document calculations to determine test time, volume and temperatures

4.3

Develop test procedures and specifications

4.4

Select and prepare test equipment, tools and materials and work area according to test specifications

4.5

Undertake test according to test procedures and WHS practices

5

Interpret and document test results and confirm design

5.1

Document, check and validate test results in accordance with test specifications

5.2

Discuss test results with key personnel, examine new information and assess implications for identified product or process

5.3

Use information from development and testing of TCF product or process to modify and improve design specifications

5.4

Use test results to adjust manufacturing process or identify suitable TCF materials

5.5

Document improved design and specifications

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Workplace procedures include one or more of the following:

requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

SOPs

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

WHS practices

Australian Standards include:

the relevant industry or Australian Standards that are current at the time this unit is being undertaken

Parameters include, but are not limited to, the following:

cost

timing

location

material use

product function

product performance

special features

Clarify details of design concept includes, but is not limited to, the following:

specify and document materials, processes, equipment and other required elements in design

undertake and verify calculations

conduct risk analysis to identify possible problems and develop contingency plans

identify issues to assess feasibility of design and note for testing

identify strengths and weaknesses of design and note for testing

Undertake test procedures includes, but is not limited to, the following:

monitor test process to ensure compliance to test specifications

document all deviations from test procedures and identify cause

clean and restore test equipment, tools and materials

Calculations include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following:

percentages

volumes

mass

Key personnel include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following:

supervisors

team leaders

trainers

engineers

textile mechanics

production personnel

design personnel

quality personnel

sales and marketing personnel

Appropriate processes include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following:

development of a prototype

development of a sample

demonstration

routine tests

non-routine tests

WHS practices

WHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and include one or more of the following:

manual handling techniques

SOPs

PPE

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

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:

reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices

applying relevant standards

interpreting design and quality specifications appropriate to at least one (1) TCF product or process from data sheets, production schedules process specifications or the client

conducting research to identify development options, examining relevance for specific TCF application and developing preliminary design to explore options with key personnel

developing test procedures and specifications and undertaking test according to test procedures and work health and safety (WHS) practices

using information from development and testing of TCF product or process to modify and improve design specifications and adjust manufacturing process or identify suitable TCF materials

documenting improved design and specifications.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

relevant Australian Standards

textile industry terminology

international and Australian specification Standards

TCF production processes, such as:

design

weaving

knitting

washing

bleaching

dyeing

tufting

assembly

finishing

printing

TCF materials

fibres

yarns

fabrics

dyes and chemicals

leather

technical textiles

TCF products

systems and formula used in textile calculations

routine and non-routine TCF tests

TCF test equipment and tools

test materials

quality practices

workplace procedures

practices for recording and reporting

WHS practices and procedures.

Assessors must:

satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator

have vocational competency in developing and testing textile, clothing and footwear products or processes, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

The unit is applicable to all TCF sectors and assessment must ensure it is delivered to suit the industry it is being applied to.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times 
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs 
Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions 
Interpret development need and parameters 
Obtain and interpret design and quality specifications appropriate to the TCF product or process from data sheets, production schedules process specifications or the client 
Interpret specifications applying to TCF materials or TCF production processes 
Interpret, use and apply TCF industry terminology relating to raw materials and processing 
Use information resources to clarify specifications, as required 
Conduct research to identify development options and examine relevance for specific TCF application 
Develop preliminary design to explore options with key personnel 
Apply feedback to reassess ideas and produce detailed design concept according to required specifications 
Clarify details of design concept 
Determine appropriate processes to test the design concept in a TCF context, including testing of materials, processes and specifications 
Undertake and document calculations to determine test time, volume and temperatures 
Develop test procedures and specifications 
Select and prepare test equipment, tools and materials and work area according to test specifications 
Undertake test according to test procedures and WHS practices 
Document, check and validate test results in accordance with test specifications 
Discuss test results with key personnel, examine new information and assess implications for identified product or process 
Use information from development and testing of TCF product or process to modify and improve design specifications 
Use test results to adjust manufacturing process or identify suitable TCF materials 
Document improved design and specifications 

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