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 | Identify fibres, yarns and other raw materials | 1.1 | Use recognition techniques to identify natural and synthetic fibres and yarns |
| 1.2 | Identify non-fibre-based materials used in manufacture of technical or non-woven product |
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2 | Identify and classify technical and non-woven textiles | 2.1 | Examine material samples to distinguish and identify woven, knitted and non-woven textiles |
| 2.2 | Identify the different methods of production for technical textiles and non-wovens |
| 2.3 | Identify the range of applications for technical textiles and non-wovens |
| 2.4 | Use appropriate tests to classify intermediate and final technical and non-woven textile product |
| 2.5 | Conduct test according to work health and safety (WHS) and workplace procedures |
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 and other reference material
applying relevant standards
identifying different methods of production to create technical textiles or non-wovens
identifying at least five (5) examples each of natural and synthetic fibres and yarns
identifying at least five (5) industry applications of technical textiles and non-wovens
using a range of appropriate tests to differentiate between woven, knitted and non-woven textiles on at least five (5) samples
identifying appropriate tests on at least five (5) samples to classify intermediate and final technical and non-woven textile product
applying work health and safety (WHS) and workplace procedures.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
relevant Australian Standards
difference between woven, knitted and non-woven textiles
different methods of production for technical textiles and non-wovens
range of applications for technical textiles and non-wovens
difference between natural and synthetic fibres
range of tests to distinguish types of textiles and between intermediate and final technical textiles or non-wovens
WHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures
quality procedures
workplace 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 using basic recognition techniques to identify technical and non-woven textiles, 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.