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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Interpret development specifications
  2. Develop TCF product or process design
  3. Test design concept
  4. Interpret and document test results
  5. Confirm design

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level

Demonstrates knowledge of

textile industry terminology

international and Australian specification standards

TCF production processes

TCF products and materials

systems and formula used in textile calculations

routine and nonroutine TCF tests

TCF test equipment and tools

test materials

quality practices

workplace practices

practices for recording and reporting

OHS practices and procedures

Demonstrates skills to

recognise rectify and report deviations from specifications

read interpret and follow specification information standard operating

procedures and work instructions and other reference material

assemble and use test equipment

implement TCF test procedures

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

clarify and check taskrelated information

carry out work according to OHS practices

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to

interpret specifications relevant to TCF products and processes

develop TCF design specifications

determine and apply test parameters and procedures

select and apply correct calculations

record test procedures and outcomes accurately

apply OHS practices in work operations

Consistency in performance

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when

organising work

completing tasks

working systematically with attention to accuracy

identifying improvements and avoiding damage

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording procedure

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions

Resource implications

Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations including work areas materials and equipment on workplace practices and OHS practices

Context for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment

Interdependent assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units


Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Legislative/regulatory requirements

All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

Parameters may include:

cost

timing

location

material use

product function

product performance

special features

TCF production process may include:

design

weaving

knitting

washing

bleaching

dyeing

tufting

assembly

finishing

printing

TCF materials may include:

fibres

yarns

fabrics

dyes and chemicals

leather

technical textiles

Calculations may include:

percentage

volumes

mass

Key personnel may include:

supervisors

team leaders

trainers

engineers

textile mechanics

production personnel

design personnel

quality personnel

sales and marketing personnel

Appropriate processes

development of a prototype

development of a sample

demonstration

routine tests

non-routine tests

OHS practices

OHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may relate to:

manual handling techniques

standard operating procedures

personal protective equipment

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