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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Monitor process to ensure outcomes are consistent with job specifications
  2. Identify problems with operation of textile production process
  3. Determine problem cause and solution
  4. Conduct regular checks of performance efficiency

Required Skills

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

Demonstrates knowledge of

textile production processes used in an enterprise

range of problems and their solutions associated with textile production operations

quality standards and practices

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to

identify faults and problems

determine solutions

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

identify the major processes to be monitored at work location eg creeling weaving finishing

identify manufacturing system and quality requirements to be monitored

identify major faults and out of specification performance

address faults or problems

conduct regular performance checks

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 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.

Job specifications may include

customer orders

pattern diagrams

colour charts

simple formulae

written and verbal instructions

drawings

Performance parameters may include

processing time

acceptable error rate

wastage

noise

vibration

Production processes may include

carding

spinning

sizing

winding

weaving

tufting

knitting

dyeing

finishing

non-woven textile production process

any special production systems of manufacturing practice, including:

just in time movement between departments and suppliers or customers

special housekeeping practices, including 5S

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

Appropriate personnel may include

internal technical specialists

supervisors

equipment manufacturer service personnel

Immediate solution means

A solution to the problem that will control immediate undesirable impacts, but which may not eliminate the root cause of the problem.

Permanent solution means

A solution to the problem that will eliminate the root cause of the problem.