Elements and Performance Criteria
- Interpret finishing specifications
- Specifications applying to textile finishing process are obtained and interpreted correctly from data sheets, production schedules or process specifications
- Materials required for the textile finishing are correctly determined including quantity and quality, and testing undertaken if required to confirm material specifications
- Implications of required specifications on process are identified and considered in determining process requirements
- Clarification of specifications is undertaken as required using appropriate information resources
- Determine procedures for textile finishing
- Finishing process most appropriate to required outcomes is identified
- Required equipment, tools and materials are selected and evaluated for purpose
- Material requirements are determined using appropriate calculations
- Finishing procedures, formulas and relevant specifications are determined and documented using standard procedures
- OHS practices are applied in finishing procedures
- Confirm finishing
- Textile finishing procedures and formulas are tested and validated
- Deviations from specifications are noted and documented and further testing conducted to determine variations required to procedures
- Finishing procedures and formulas are adjusted as required to ensure specifications are achieved
- Textile finishing procedures are documented and communicated to appropriate personnel for future application