Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

LMTTX4003A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform routine textile testing and analyse results

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency LMTTX4003A - Perform routine textile testing and analyse results
Description This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to undertake routine tests on textile materials and interpret test results accurately.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to the testing of textile materials to determine a range of outcomes including fibre mass, shrinkage, length, density, abrasion, strength, colour performance, finish and other quality standards. Tests are undertaken and analysed in accordance with predetermined industry or enterprise test practices and procedures. Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.The application of this unit is according to OHS practices of the enterprise and workplace practices, which may include:requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employmentstandard operating procedureswork instructionsoral, written and visual communicationquality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section outputhousekeepingtasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control, and recyclingThis unit requires the application of skills associated with planning and organising testing of textile materials used in production. This unit also requires problem solving ability to conduct tests and analyse test outcomes. Communication skills will be used to interpret specifications and test procedures, analyse test results and record information. Team work will be used to ensure test conditions are established and results are shared with relevant personnel. Learning skills are applied to clarify test requirements or specifications and testing technology will be used to conduct tests.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites PrerequisitesLMTTX4001A LMTTX4002A
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Determine test requirements
  • Specifications applying to textiles, fibres, yarns or fabrics are obtained from work sheets or documentation
  • Routine tests applying to textiles, fibres, yarns or fabrics and reasons for tests are identified
  • Testing requirements for textiles, fibres, yarns or fabrics are determined and test methods selected
  • Materials, processes, equipment and timelines appropriate to the test requirements are determined
  • Clarification of testing requirements or specifications is undertaken as required using appropriate information resources
       
Element: Undertake textile tests
  • Materials, tools and equipment required to undertake test are determined, obtained, prepared and calibrated.
  • Materials to be tested are obtained and correctly prepared for testing
  • Test environment is checked to comply with test specifications
  • Test is undertaken in accordance with testing procedures and according to OHS practices
  • Test procedures and outcomes are recorded using standard recording procedures.
  • All deviations from standard test procedures are identified and recorded or reported to appropriate personnel
       
Element: Analyse test results
  • Test results are accurately interpreted from data
  • Deviations in test results are checked and validated
  • Test results are assessed against industry and design specifications
  • Deviation in test results are recorded and reported using standard procedures
  • Inconsistent test results are checked for compliance with test specifications and test re-conducted if required
       
Element: Complete test procedures
  • Test results are recorded using standard recording procedures
  • Work area and testing equipment is cleaned and housekeeping conducted to workplace standards
       


Evidence Required

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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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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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 task-related information

carry out work according to OHS practices

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.

Routine tests may include testing of:

fibre thickness

fibre length

linear density

abrasion

dimensional change

chemical properties

strength

seam opening

colour fastness: wash, perspiration, rubbing, light

mass per unit area

Industry and design specifications may include

weight or mass

density

length

contour

constant rate of extension

finish

dimensional change

Test materials, tools and equipment may include

spectrometer

strength tester

abrasion tester

light exposure box

washing machine

Analysis of test results may include

comparison to industry and Australian standards

standard and non standard deviation

compliance to specifications

limits and tolerances

Information resources 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

Appropriate personnel may include

supervisor

quality manager

trainer

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

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Specifications applying to textiles, fibres, yarns or fabrics are obtained from work sheets or documentation 
Routine tests applying to textiles, fibres, yarns or fabrics and reasons for tests are identified 
Testing requirements for textiles, fibres, yarns or fabrics are determined and test methods selected 
Materials, processes, equipment and timelines appropriate to the test requirements are determined 
Clarification of testing requirements or specifications is undertaken as required using appropriate information resources 
Materials, tools and equipment required to undertake test are determined, obtained, prepared and calibrated. 
Materials to be tested are obtained and correctly prepared for testing 
Test environment is checked to comply with test specifications 
Test is undertaken in accordance with testing procedures and according to OHS practices 
Test procedures and outcomes are recorded using standard recording procedures. 
All deviations from standard test procedures are identified and recorded or reported to appropriate personnel 
Test results are accurately interpreted from data 
Deviations in test results are checked and validated 
Test results are assessed against industry and design specifications 
Deviation in test results are recorded and reported using standard procedures 
Inconsistent test results are checked for compliance with test specifications and test re-conducted if required 
Test results are recorded using standard recording procedures 
Work area and testing equipment is cleaned and housekeeping conducted to workplace standards 

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