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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Determine job requirements
   • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
   • Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
   • Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
   • Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2. Identify mechanical or low voltage electrical faults
   • Consult operator to determine machine operation and condition prior to breakdown
   • Conduct visual check of textile machinery and product to identify any obvious damage or faulty components
   • Consult engineering drawings, product specifications and operation manual, where necessary
   • Use appropriate test equipment to test circuits, sensors and other components to determine if fault is electronic in nature
   • Identify and isolate faulty components
3. Assess and correct mechanical faults
   • Use tools and equipment to adjust machine in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Dismantle parts and assess for disposal, reconditioning or continued use
   • Recondition parts where required or fit, adjust and test replacement parts according to manufacturer specifications and workplace requirements
   • Check equipment for correct operation and advise operator of any special requirements as a consequence of the repair
   • Assess machine condition and estimate schedule required for overhaul and recondition work
4. Assess and repair low voltage electrical faults
   • Assess condition of wiring and repair wiring faults according to workplace procedures
   • Dismantle faulty system components according to manufacturer/site specifications and SOPs
   • Assess and replace or adjust faulty electronic equipment components
   • Consult and/or refer repair to relevant personnel, where required
5. Check textile equipment for correct operation
   • Operate equipment to determine if working correctly
   • Produce sample, as required, to determine that all sensors work and program instructions and product specifications are followed
   • Advise operator of any special requirements as a consequence of the repair
   • Document repair or replacement according to standard procedures

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 PPE 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
Repair wiring faults includes one or more of the following:	isolating wiring faults replacing cables/wires of appropriate size and insulation quality preparing components, terminals and connections according to industry and enterprise requirements preparing wiring terminations testing circuit components for correct operation in accordance with standard operating procedures
Machine settings include one or more of the following:	electronic settings automated setting mechanical settings
WHS practices:	WHS practices must 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 other WHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise

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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

correctly interpreting production specifications, schematics and manufacturer instructions of identified machinery

using appropriate hand and power tools and test equipment

fault-finding in low voltage electronic circuit and components

identifying mechanical faults and determining appropriate repair strategies

dismantling, repairing and/or replacing mechanical components of textile equipment according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures on at least two (2) occasions

using test equipment to determine whether faults are electronic

assessing and repairing wiring faults according to workplace procedures on at least two (2) occasions

dismantling, replacing or adjusting electronic components of textile equipment according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures on at least two (2) occasions

performing sample runs and analysing results to determine if equipment is working correctly

identifying and making appropriate readjustments to electronic controls and systems

undertaking or scheduling machine overhaul or reconditioning

applying workplace procedures

maintaining accurate records.

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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 machinery:

spinning

carding

tufting

winding

weaving

knitting

dyeing

sewing

finishing

packing

role and relationship of electronic components found in textile machinery input devices, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), computers and other processors, display devices, sensors, timers, cables and wiring, cable harnesses, control systems and loom operation

textile terminology and textile processes

setting up and adjustment requirements for the textile equipment in the enterprise and the range of textiles or garments produced

machine components and maintenance schedule

mechanical and electrical tools and equipment:

hand and power tools

analogue and digital measuring equipment

grinders

analogue and digital electronic measuring equipment

mechanical measuring equipment and gauges

quality requirements for the enterprise and product

equipment manufacturer specifications

work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements for enterprise activities

workplace procedures and reporting processes

fibre and yarn characteristics affecting machine performance, for example, yarn strength, sizing, ambient conditions and count

faults that are caused by electronic equipment, such as control systems and sensors

operation of identified spinning, tufting, carding, knitting, sewing, dyeing, finishing and ancillary equipment

workplace procedures

recording and reporting practices.

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