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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Confirm research parameters
  2. Conduct research into textiles
  3. Research textile products
  4. Evaluate findings
  5. Make recommendations
  6. Prepare reports and presentations

Required Skills

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

Demonstrates knowledge of

sources of information

qualities and properties of textiles

commercial relevance or objectives for research

research methodology

relevant OHS legislation codes of practice copyright obligations policies and procedures

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to

effectively evaluate processes

identify constraints

determine options

interpret findings

test validity of information

use research tools

establish analyse and interpret procedures

determine report requirements

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

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 to be considered

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to

plan and apply research methodology

define research findings

perform required tests

form recommendations

prepare reports and presentations

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 and without damage togoods 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


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.

Criteria may include

scope of research

required documentation

required research verification

research methodologies

timing

commercial constraints or requirements

Textiles may include

natural fibres such as cotton, wool, silk, linen

synthetic fibres such as:

polyamide and polyester

acrylic

lycra

rayon

acetate

natural and synthetic single-yarn fabrics and blends, including:

knitted fabrics such as weft knits and warp knits

woven fabrics such as plain, twill, satin, dobby, jacquard and pile

non-woven fabrics such as felts, nets, braids, bonded and composite

emerging smart fabrics

raw materials

new and emerging textiles

yarn

Qualities may include

firmness

softness

hand

weight

grain or gauge

drape

porosity

covering power

count

light penetration

Performance characteristics may include

stretch

abrasion

wearability

absorbency

durability

elasticity

heat sensitivity

shrink resistance

ease of care

drape quality

colour fastness

strength

Routine tests may include

visual checking

colour matching

weighing, height

weight and thickness measuring

moisture measuring

measuring rubbing fastness

stretch

wear

cracking

colour

gloss

softness

handle

texture

light and colour fastness

heat fastness

tensile characteristics

flexibility

Non-routine tests include

tests performed in a laboratory environment to laboratory level standards

Reports may include:

Report structure:

title page

table of contents

summary

introduction

theories and hypotheses

body (findings and conclusions)

methodology

test results

recommendations

references

appendixes

glossary

Report content:

text

graphs

charts

tables

diagrams

OHS practices

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

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

other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise