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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify the physical and chemical properties of textiles materials
  2. Determine effects of textile processes

Required Skills

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

Demonstrates knowledge of

textile industry terminology

physical properties of textiles and associated materials

chemical properties of textiles and associated materials

standard textile processing techniques

proofing techniques eg water flame

standard textile test procedures

textile test equipment

international Australian or workplace specification standards

quality practices

workplace practices

practices for recording and reporting

production processes

enterprise lines of authority

Demonstrates skills to

read interpret and follow specification information standard operating procedures and work instructions and other reference material

undertake textile tests

identify specification information

recognise rectify and report deviations from specifications

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

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

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to

identify relevant textile processes and production procedures

identify physical and chemical properties of textile materials and the effects of textile processing on these properties

determine potential impact of textile processes and production procedures on textiles and associated materials

interpret impact of textile processes and production procedures on textiles and associated materials accurately

apply OHS practices in work operations

Consistency in performance

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when

organising work

working systematically with attention to detail

identifying unacceptable deviations in production results

identifying improvements and avoiding damage

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

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

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.

Textile materials may include

fibre ( natural and Man made )

yarns

fabrics

Specifications may include

shape

length

strength

contour

shrinkage

weight or mass

colour change, staining

chemical concentration

Textile physical properties may include

weight or mass

density

length

strength

moisture content

Textile chemical properties may include

fat content

chemical concentrations

Appropriate authorities may include

supervisors

managers

trainers

machine manual

Resources and search techniques may include

standard operating procedures, safety procedures, job lists, manufacturer manuals, specifications, textile production patterns and machine settings, Australian and International Standards, trade journals, quality system documentation customer requirements, workplace and site procedures and manuals, industry manuals, codes of practice, awards, legislation, plans, diagrams, log books

hard copy or electronic data

key personnel, supervisors, trainers, colleagues

using index, table of contents, numbering and classification systems, etc.

computer database search or look-up, questioning, cross-referencing

basic techniques to identify relevant information including scanning

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

Textile processing may include

production processes

dyeing, colouration

special treatment or finishing

printing

use in textile products