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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for weighing
   • Fibre, yarns, other materials and products to be weighed are identified and samples are taken.
   • Appropriate weighing or measuring equipment is organised.
   • Calibration is checked as required.
2. Weigh materials and products
   • Fibre, yarns, raw materials and products are weighed accurately.
   • Weighing is conducted according to materials handling and OHS practices.
   • Weights are correctly recorded and documented.
3. Check materials and products
   • Yarns, raw materials and products are correctly checked for colour, blend and number if appropriate.
   • The weight of the fibres, yarns, raw materials and textile products is checked against production order.
4. Confirm documentation
   • Fibres, yarn, raw materials and product weight, colour and order details are checked against relevant documentation.

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level

Demonstrates knowledge of operation of weighing and measuring machines and equipment requirements for recording and documenting equipment readings care and maintenance of equipment technical specifications manuals quality standards and practices stores and procurement procedures OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures workplace practices recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to use machines and measuring equipment calibrate equipment confirm compliance to operational specifications interpret technical data ecognise fault conditions test and adjust equipment check products against specifications 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 correctly weigh and measure record and document weight and measurement readings check results against specifications apply OHS practices in workplace operations maintain accurate records
Consistency in performance	Consistently applies skills and knowledge when organising work completing tasks according to instructions working systematically with attention to detail identifying improvements and avoiding damage using workplace practices using OHS practices recording and reporting accidents and incidents assessing operational readiness of equipment 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 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

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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.
Materials and products may include	yarns for tufting spun cotton, worsted and woollen yarns finished knitted garments finished hosiery garments non-woven raw materials and fabrics finished fabrics used in textile printing fabrics used in weaving, dyeing, knitting, tufting and finishing
Equipment may include	weighing, measuring and mixing equipment which are used according to manufacturer specifications and workplace practices
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
Documentation may include	production order delivery documentation tickets or labels specification sheet

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