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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Gather relevant information
  2. Recognise and correct weaving faults
  3. Maintain records

Required Skills

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

Demonstrates knowledge of

textile terms and definitions as they apply to weaving processes

fibres yarns fabrics and other textiles

weaving patterns and processes including yarn counts sizing methods yarn conditioning fabric counts design types Sett construction and warp tying methods

types of textile weaving faults

manufacturers specifications for machine or equipment

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to

operate a weaving loom

distinguish yarn counts

distinguish between types of weaves

recognise textile faults

read and follow a draft pattern

draw ends in correctly

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 our 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 and correct textile related weaving faults

apply problem solving techniques to resolve faults efficiently and effectively

apply workplace health and safety policies in work operations

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 should be assessed in conjunction withLMTTXB Set up and operate weaving looms for production

This unit should be assessed in conjunction withLMTTX3003B Set up and operate weaving looms for production


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.

Looms may include

any machine typically used in the weaving sector concerned

microprocessor or computer controlled machines

both production and facility equipment used in the enterprise

Weaving faults may include

weft faults such as:

broken picks

missing picks

tight picks

warp faults such as:

wrong draft

wrong dent

wrong reed

ends missing

tight ends

wrong yarn

wrong counts

breaking yarn ends

crossed ends and ends holding down

cords breaking

beam going slack and tight

ends jumping over sley

end smash

shuttle cord breaking

jute breaking or missing shuttle

jute looping on selvedge

jutes slipping over divider bars

gaps in selvedge

poor selvedge

pulling in on selvedge

dragging, lifting

knife marks

tooth off comb

wool on back

full outs

short rows

frames falling out

crossing spools

wrong spools

threading rip backs

chain out of horse shoe

broken horse shoe

rollers off chain

loops in face, rough face

carpet around roller

Causes of faults may include

poor threading

dirty or oily marks

jute missing shuttle

shuttle cord cutting

jute cutting

narrow selvedges

selvedges looping

selvedges wide

warp ends breaking out

smashing of warps

cloth working forward

short rows

dirty back and trapped yarn on surface

spools falling out of chain

spools coming short

wide shot or open weave

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