Assessor Resource

MSTTX3004
Set up textile production machines for product change

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to perform or coordinate the setting up of machines for production changes.

The unit of competency applies to the work involved with the setting of machines for product change, usually working independently and being accountable for own results, including carrying out assigned tasks, coordinating processes and setting and working to deadlines.

Work may be conducted in a variety of environments, such as operational workplace activities, restricted space, hazardous, controlled or exposed conditions.

Work may be self-directed and unsupervised. 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

Prepare to set up or organise setting of machine

2.1

Interpret product specifications for correct machine setting requirements and to suit work environment

2.2

Convey specifications to appropriate personnel, where required

2.3

Set machine according to product specifications and manufacturer instructions and use cleaning agents and lubricants

3

Conduct sample or trial runs

3.1

Obtain or arrange materials or products to be used for sampling or trialling

3.2

Operate machine according to manufacturer requirements and workplace procedures

3.3

Produce specified sample and check to ensure it meets quality standards

3.4

Assess or organise quality testing, as required

4

Re-adjust or confirm machine settings

4.1

Interpret test results to determine adjustment requirements

4.2

Complete adjustment changes according to product and machine specifications

4.3

Document process and outcomes

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 specifications for machine settings

setting up machine according to specifications and using and disposing of a range of chemical cleaning agents, sealants and lubricants, on at least two (2) occasions

arranging or conducting quality testing of samples

operating and adjusting machines correctly on at least two (2) occasions

producing specified sample and checking to ensure it meets quality standards

analysing samples or test results

interpreting test results to determine adjustment requirements

completing adjustment changes according to product and machine specifications

documenting process and outcomes.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

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

relevant Australian Standards

machine and equipment operation

setting and adjustment requirements

technical specifications manuals

maintenance planning and workplace practices

quality standards and practices

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 setting up textile production machines, 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.

Submission Requirements

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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

Prepare to set up or organise setting of machine

2.1

Interpret product specifications for correct machine setting requirements and to suit work environment

2.2

Convey specifications to appropriate personnel, where required

2.3

Set machine according to product specifications and manufacturer instructions and use cleaning agents and lubricants

3

Conduct sample or trial runs

3.1

Obtain or arrange materials or products to be used for sampling or trialling

3.2

Operate machine according to manufacturer requirements and workplace procedures

3.3

Produce specified sample and check to ensure it meets quality standards

3.4

Assess or organise quality testing, as required

4

Re-adjust or confirm machine settings

4.1

Interpret test results to determine adjustment requirements

4.2

Complete adjustment changes according to product and machine specifications

4.3

Document process and outcomes

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

PPE

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

Machines include one or more of the following:

knitting:

circular, straight bar and flat bed knitting machines

warp knitting and slitting machines

embroidering and multi-needle quilting machines

dyeing and finishing:

batch preparation, dyeing and drying finishing

continuous preparation, dyeing and drying finishing

garment dyeing, drying and pressing

hosiery:

circular knitting and sewing machines

presses

packaging and slitting machines

spinning:

cotton (cleaning, blending, carding, combing, drawing, roving, spinning, twisting and winding)

worsted (combing, gilling, drawing, roving, spinning, twisting and winding)

woollen (blending, carding, spinning, twisting and winding)

textile printing and finishing:

colour mixing equipment

printing table machine

garment printing machines/equipment

automated flat screen, rotary screen and carpet printing machines

heat transfer printing equipment

screen preparation and manufacturing equipment

slitting machines

steaming and washing equipment

finishing equipment

non-woven:

extruders

winders

carding, needling, bonding, lay-down, slitting and texturing and multi-needle quilting machines

tufting:

tufting machines, including creels and mending frames, winding and beaming machines

weaving:

weaving machines

looms

gaiting trucks and frames

accumulators tying-in, sizing, beaming, warping, slitting, drawing-in automatic and spool matching machines

batching machines

Materials or products include one or more of the following:

tufting: yarns for tufting

spinning: spun cotton, worsted and woollen yarns

knitting: finished knitted garments

hosiery: finished hosiery garments

non-woven: non-woven fabrics

textile printing and finishing: finished fabrics used in textile printing

dyeing and finishing: fabrics used in weaving, dyeing and finishing

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 specifications for machine settings

setting up machine according to specifications and using and disposing of a range of chemical cleaning agents, sealants and lubricants, on at least two (2) occasions

arranging or conducting quality testing of samples

operating and adjusting machines correctly on at least two (2) occasions

producing specified sample and checking to ensure it meets quality standards

analysing samples or test results

interpreting test results to determine adjustment requirements

completing adjustment changes according to product and machine specifications

documenting process and outcomes.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

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

relevant Australian Standards

machine and equipment operation

setting and adjustment requirements

technical specifications manuals

maintenance planning and workplace practices

quality standards and practices

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 setting up textile production machines, 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.
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 product specifications for correct machine setting requirements and to suit work environment 
Convey specifications to appropriate personnel, where required 
Set machine according to product specifications and manufacturer instructions and use cleaning agents and lubricants 
Obtain or arrange materials or products to be used for sampling or trialling 
Operate machine according to manufacturer requirements and workplace procedures 
Produce specified sample and check to ensure it meets quality standards 
Assess or organise quality testing, as required 
Interpret test results to determine adjustment requirements 
Complete adjustment changes according to product and machine specifications 
Document process and outcomes 

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