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 |
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2 | Prepare to operate one or more TCF machines or machine types | 2.1 | Coordinate preparations by confirming specifications, materials and machine type required for production |
| 2.2 | Identify and undertake preliminary operations, and follow required procedures to prepare materials and equipment |
| 2.3 | Load materials for processing according to machine requirements and manufacturer specifications |
| 2.4 | Keep machine and components, and area around machine clean during preparation and loading and apply relevant WHS practices |
| 2.5 | Identify, recognise and raise awareness of risks and potential hazards |
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3 | Operate and monitor machine | 3.1 | Start, operate, stop, re-start and monitor machine operations in accordance with manufacturer requirements to produce textile material or product |
| 3.2 | Check machine in the event of stoppage and follow procedures for re-starting machine |
| 3.3 | Use initiative, judgement and discretion to monitor process and make adjustments in response to non-major and non-routine problems to maintain quality output |
| 3.4 | Perform maintenance according to workplace procedures |
| 3.5 | Report major machine or product faults and clean machine according to workplace procedures |
| 3.6 | Maintain work environment in a safe productive manner |
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4 | Coordinate and monitor materials | 4.1 | Use initiative, judgement and discretion to identify non-conforming raw materials/yarns/fabrics and maintain material quality |
| 4.2 | Use initiative, judgement and discretion to monitor output and respond to non-routine problems |
| 4.3 | Perform operations related to materials as determined by enterprise requirements |
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5 | Complete and finalise operations | 5.1 | Unload or remove textile material or product according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures |
| 5.2 | Check output of machine or product against quality specifications, identify and rectify faults or non-conformance and report according to workplace procedures |
| 5.3 | Despatch product to next process according to production sequence |
| 5.4 | Complete production records and other documentation, according to 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
applying relevant standards
coordinating preparations to confirm specifications, and prepare materials and equipment to meet requirements for production and follow workplace procedures
checking specifications and machine safety equipment and reporting any faults
loading and unloading materials according to machine and workplace procedures
starting, operating, stopping, and monitoring complex production operations on one or more machines or machine types on at least three (3) occasions, in accordance with manufacturer requirements, to produce textile material or product
using initiative, judgement and discretion to monitor process and make machine adjustments in response to non-major and non-routine problems to maintain quality output
reporting major machine or product faults
using initiative, judgement and discretion to identify non-conforming raw materials/yarns/fabrics and maintain material quality
using initiative, judgement and discretion to monitor output and respond to non-routine problems
despatching product to next process according to production sequence and following operations
recognising and raising awareness of risks and potential hazards
applying workplace procedures
maintaining accurate records.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
relevant Australian Standards
one or more machines or machine types associated with textile production in an identified context, and the type of product they produce. Machine type may be selected from those listed in the following groups:
machines for knitting:
circular knitting machines
electronic and automatic flat knitting machines
machines for spinning:
spinning machines
drawing machines
roving machines
twisting machines
winding machines
carding machines:
burr handling systems
air filtration equipment
combs
doffer waste system
blending systems
compressed air and hydraulic systems
tufting looms:
winding machines
finishing equipment
other ancillary equipment
weaving machines:
weaving looms
broadloom
narrowloom
all shuttle types
Jacquard looms
microprocessor or computer controlled looms
dyeing machines
finishing machines
procedures and guidelines for safe operation of machinery
material or product requirements for multiple machinery operation
operational sequence of machinery and stages of operation
textiles and products produced by textile production machines
fibres, including polyester, cotton, wool, viscose and rayon
yarns, including ring spun, open-ended spun, air jet spun and friction spun
fabrics
finished products, including socks, sweaters, towels, sheets, blankets, carpets, rope and twine, mops and industrial textiles
typical fault conditions and related fault-finding procedures
details of materials and processes associated with preparing the machine for production
types and characteristics of fibres, threads, yarns and other materials required for textile operations
characteristics of quality and substandard products
machinery maintenance and repair techniques
procedures for checking, reporting and re-starting after stoppage
finishing processes
technical specifications manuals
quality standards and practices
standards for clean and tidy working environment
work health and safety (WHS) hazards and risks
appropriate handling of waste
workplace procedures
recording and reporting practices
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 operating a machine for complex production operations, 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.