This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Demonstrates knowledge of

principles and elements of design

the elements and principles of testing

textile materials and products and their properties

safety and environmental aspects of relevant workplace activities

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to

analysis and interpretation of results

communicate effectively with section managers individuals work groups

prepare and present reports and information in appropriate formats

read interpret and follow information on work specifications standard operating procedures and work instructions and other reference material

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check taskrelated information

carry out work according to OHS practices

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 to be considered

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to

interpret design brief

develop design concepts

communicate design concepts

use a range of communication tools to present design

perform calculations

establish criteria for tests

analyse and interpret tests

prepare product specification

communicate effectively with design team production management customers etc

maintain accurate records

Consistency in performance

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when

organising work

completing tasks

identifying improvements

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes

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

completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Resource implications

Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations including work areas materials and equipment and to information 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

Legislative/regulatory requirements

Requirements may include

Textile products include, but are not limited to:

Additional factors:

Design processes may include

Yarns may include

Fibres may include

Tests may relate to

Finished products may include

Test equipment may include

Product specification may include

OHS practices