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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Conduct sample run on new product and organise sample quality testing
   • Loom is set up and operated in accordance with manufacturer and workplace instructions to produce a specified sample of a new design or product
   • Sample is produced and tested, or the test is organised, in accordance with workplace procedures to ensure required standards of quality are met
   • Test results are interpreted to determine adjustment requirements
2. Set up weaving loom
   • Product specifications are interpreted correctly in relation to loom setting requirements
   • Loom is set in accordance with product specifications, loom manufacturer instructions and workplace requirements
   • Loom is operated in accordance with manufacturer and workplace instructions to produce a specified sample
   • Loom is set to run at optimum quality and efficiency levels
   • Electronic process monitoring is set safely and to the correct functions if applicable
3. Supervise loom operation
   • Loom started and stopped safely without creating faults
   • Loom is set to produce required quantity and quality of product
   • Weaving operators are instructed of any special operating requirements
   • Assistance is provided to loom operators as required
4. Readjust machine settings to meet requirements
   • Adjustment changes are assessed in accordance with product and loom specifications
   • Loom specifications are changed and recorded to meet product requirements
   • Appropriate production personnel are informed of the availability of the new loom set-up
   • Loom is monitored during production process
5. Maintain records
   • Records are maintained and reports prepared, where necessary

Required Skills

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

Demonstrates knowledge of spinning methods yarn twist and application fibre types and their method of production fibre parameters yarn counts ie Tex warping methods yarn conditioning fabric types design types Sett construction warp tying methods loom components weaving process and the various types of weaving factors affecting loom performance ie yarn strength sizing ambient conditions setting up and adjustment requirements for the range of machines and equipment used in the enterprise machine manufacturer specifications safety and environmental aspects of relevant enterprise activities OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures quality practices workplace practices recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to set and operate machines operate primary mechanisms eg shed forming weft insertion beat up let off and take up test analyse and prepare samples differentiate between constructions differentiate between types of weaves draw up a simple range of patterns 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 interpret production specifications accurately set loom correctly operate loom safely and correctly perform sample runs arrange or conduct testing of sample make appropriate readjustments apply workplace health and safety policies in production 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 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.
Looms may include	weaving looms any ancillary machine typically used in the weaving sector concerned for example loading and unloading equipment microprocessor or computer controlled looms both production and service equipment used in the enterprise broadloom narrowloom all shuttle types Jacquard looms
Product specifications may include may include	quality name pile height beat-up width weaving construction (pattern)
Electronic process may include	horseshoe wire knock offs photo cells micro switches fibre optics missing end detectors (med)
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

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