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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine job requirements
  2. Interpret development specifications
  3. Develop TCF product or process design
  4. Test product or process design concept
  5. Interpret and document test results and confirm design

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Workplace procedures include one or more of the following:

requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

SOPs

work instructions

oral, written and visual communication

quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output

housekeeping

tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling

WHS practices

Australian Standards include:

the relevant industry or Australian Standards that are current at the time this unit is being undertaken

Parameters include, but are not limited to, the following:

cost

timing

location

material use

product function

product performance

special features

Clarify details of design concept includes, but is not limited to, the following:

specify and document materials, processes, equipment and other required elements in design

undertake and verify calculations

conduct risk analysis to identify possible problems and develop contingency plans

identify issues to assess feasibility of design and note for testing

identify strengths and weaknesses of design and note for testing

Undertake test procedures includes, but is not limited to, the following:

monitor test process to ensure compliance to test specifications

document all deviations from test procedures and identify cause

clean and restore test equipment, tools and materials

Calculations include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following:

percentages

volumes

mass

Key personnel include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following:

supervisors

team leaders

trainers

engineers

textile mechanics

production personnel

design personnel

quality personnel

sales and marketing personnel

Appropriate processes include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following:

development of a prototype

development of a sample

demonstration

routine tests

non-routine tests

WHS practices

WHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and include one or more of the following:

manual handling techniques

SOPs

PPE

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


Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:

reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices

applying relevant standards

interpreting design and quality specifications appropriate to at least one (1) TCF product or process from data sheets, production schedules process specifications or the client

conducting research to identify development options, examining relevance for specific TCF application and developing preliminary design to explore options with key personnel

developing test procedures and specifications and undertaking test according to test procedures and work health and safety (WHS) practices

using information from development and testing of TCF product or process to modify and improve design specifications and adjust manufacturing process or identify suitable TCF materials

documenting improved design and specifications.


Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

relevant Australian Standards

textile industry terminology

international and Australian specification Standards

TCF production processes, such as:

design

weaving

knitting

washing

bleaching

dyeing

tufting

assembly

finishing

printing

TCF materials

fibres

yarns

fabrics

dyes and chemicals

leather

technical textiles

TCF products

systems and formula used in textile calculations

routine and non-routine TCF tests

TCF test equipment and tools

test materials

quality practices

workplace procedures

practices for recording and reporting

WHS practices and procedures.