Assessor Resource

MSTTX3005
Organise and interpret tests

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to organise and interpret tests within the textile industry.

The unit of competency applies to organising a range of testing and sampling procedures and equipment, including evenness testing, moisture content, dry fastness, fibre construction, colour matching or other similar processes. Discretion and judgement may be required, for both self and others, in planning and selecting processes, procedures or outcomes.

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.

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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 organise and interpret tests

2.1

Confirm sample of material or product for testing

2.2

Determine and confirm acceptance criteria for testing of sample

2.3

Confirm test requirements and set up relevant test equipment

2.4

Confirm calibration, as required, and organise tests to comply with requirements

3

Perform tests

3.1

Test material or product using selected test methods according to industry and workplace procedures

3.2

Collate and analyse test results

3.3

Interpret outcomes against process or product requirements

3.4

Review acceptance criteria and take appropriate action in response to test results, as required

3.10

4

Conclude tests

4.1

Report outcomes and advise appropriate personnel

4.2

Prepare and file reports and documentation

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, test methods

applying relevant standards

confirming sample of material or product for testing

confirming test requirements and set up relevant test equipment

testing material or product using selected test methods according to industry and workplace procedures on at least two (2) occasions

collating and analysing test results

ensuring tests are conducted against quality standards

interpreting outcomes against requirements

communicating effectively with design team and customers

reporting outcomes and advising appropriate personnel

preparing and filing reports and documentation.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

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

relevant Australian Standards

methods and principles of testing and how they are used to assist in assessing the quality of raw materials/products in the textile industry

types of tests

analysis techniques

product and process specifications

raw materials and their properties

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 organising and interpreting tests, 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 organise and interpret tests

2.1

Confirm sample of material or product for testing

2.2

Determine and confirm acceptance criteria for testing of sample

2.3

Confirm test requirements and set up relevant test equipment

2.4

Confirm calibration, as required, and organise tests to comply with requirements

3

Perform tests

3.1

Test material or product using selected test methods according to industry and workplace procedures

3.2

Collate and analyse test results

3.3

Interpret outcomes against process or product requirements

3.4

Review acceptance criteria and take appropriate action in response to test results, as required

3.10

4

Conclude tests

4.1

Report outcomes and advise appropriate personnel

4.2

Prepare and file reports and documentation

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

Test equipment includes one or more of the following:

general laboratory equipment, such as:

weighing scales

ruler templates

strength testers

conditioners and dryers

yarn testers

abrasion testers

pilling box

lighting equipment used for colour testing

other similar devises or equipment

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, test methods

applying relevant standards

confirming sample of material or product for testing

confirming test requirements and set up relevant test equipment

testing material or product using selected test methods according to industry and workplace procedures on at least two (2) occasions

collating and analysing test results

ensuring tests are conducted against quality standards

interpreting outcomes against requirements

communicating effectively with design team and customers

reporting outcomes and advising appropriate personnel

preparing and filing reports and documentation.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

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

relevant Australian Standards

methods and principles of testing and how they are used to assist in assessing the quality of raw materials/products in the textile industry

types of tests

analysis techniques

product and process specifications

raw materials and their properties

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 organising and interpreting tests, 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.
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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 
Confirm sample of material or product for testing 
Determine and confirm acceptance criteria for testing of sample 
Confirm test requirements and set up relevant test equipment 
Confirm calibration, as required, and organise tests to comply with requirements 
Test material or product using selected test methods according to industry and workplace procedures 
Collate and analyse test results 
Interpret outcomes against process or product requirements 
Review acceptance criteria and take appropriate action in response to test results, as required 
Report outcomes and advise appropriate personnel 
Prepare and file reports and documentation 

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