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

Demonstrates knowledge of

textile industry terminology

standard textile test procedures to determine weight length ratio fibre mass shrinkage chemical properties fibre strength seam opening colour fastness properties strength abrasion etc

textile test equipment

International and Australian specification standards

quality practices

workplace practices

practices for recording and reporting

production processes

enterprise lines of authority

Demonstrates skills to

assemble and set up textile test equipment

undertake textile tests

identify specification information

recognise rectify and report deviations from specifications

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

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

clarify and check taskrelated information

carry out work according to OHS practices

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 test specifications relevant to textile processes

conduct a range of routine tests on textile materials

interpret test specifications and outcomes accurately

convert test specifications accurately as required

recognise deviations in test results

record information accurately

apply OHS practices in work operations

Consistency in performance

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when

organising work

completing all aspects of test process

working systematically with attention to detail

identifying unacceptable deviations in test 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

Legislative/regulatory requirements

Routine tests may include testing of:

Industry and design specifications may include

Test materials, tools and equipment may include

Analysis of test results may include

Information resources may include

Appropriate personnel may include

OHS practices