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

MSTCL3001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Identify fabric performance and handling requirements

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSTCL3001 - Identify fabric performance and handling requirements
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to identify fabric performance and handling requirements. The unit of competency applies to fabrics used to produce garments and accessories and includes sourcing information from reference material and industry specialists, as well as conducting simple tests to identify fabric types and properties. Identification methods and tests covered by this unit are those where the procedure has already been determined and the range of outcomes established.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must:

satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator

have vocational competency in identifying fabric performance and handling, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Clothing production
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 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
       
Element: Identify fabric performance characteristics
  • Use identification methods to identify fabrics and component fibres
  • Identify key performance characteristics of fabrics
  • Conduct performance testing of fabrics
  • Identify common problems and faults of fabrics
  • Identify fabric quality using established quality indicators
       
Element: Identify fabric handling requirements
  • Use performance characteristics to describe appropriate uses of fabrics
  • Identify fibre and fabric finishes and implications for handling
  • Identify care requirements in handling fabrics and implications for production
       
Element: Identify cleaning and labelling requirements
  • Identify care and cleaning requirements of fabrics
  • Identify labelling requirements according to current Australian Standards
  • Record outcomes according to workplace procedures
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine job requirements

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2

Identify fabric performance characteristics

2.1

Use identification methods to identify fabrics and component fibres

2.2

Identify key performance characteristics of fabrics

2.3

Conduct performance testing of fabrics

2.4

Identify common problems and faults of fabrics

2.5

Identify fabric quality using established quality indicators

3

Identify fabric handling requirements

3.1

Use performance characteristics to describe appropriate uses of fabrics

3.2

Identify fibre and fabric finishes and implications for handling

3.3

Identify care requirements in handling fabrics and implications for production

4

Identify cleaning and labelling requirements

4.1

Identify care and cleaning requirements of fabrics

4.2

Identify labelling requirements according to current Australian Standards

4.3

Record outcomes according to workplace procedures

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

locating and interpreting information in Australian Standard AS/NZ 1957:1998 Textiles – Care labelling

using a range of identification methods to identify key performance characteristics of at least two (2) different examples of each identified fabric type (at least ten (10) fabrics)

conducting and keeping record of a broad range of performance tests on a variety of fabrics, including at least five (5) different performance tests on five (5) fabric types

identifying fabric quality of at least ten (10) different fabrics using established quality indicators

preparing a table to summarise performance characteristics, common problems and faults, appropriate uses, care requirements in handling products, and implications for production, of at least ten (10) different fabrics

collecting at least two (2) fabric samples to demonstrate at least four (4) different finishes, identifying their application and implications for handling

identifying care, cleaning and labelling requirements of a sample of at least ten (10) different fabrics or products, to comply with Australian Standards

recording outcomes according to workplace procedures.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

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

relevant Australian Standards

fibre identification:

natural fibres, such as cotton, wool, silk, linen

man-made, such as rayon and acetate

synthetic, such as nylon and polyester

fabric identification methods:

identifying physical properties and features and other characteristics determined by clients or markets

checking of specifications and manuals

consultation with specialists

visual inspection

tactile analysis

acetone

burn test

performance characteristics

performance testing

care and cleaning requirements:

dry cleaning

hand washing

washing

drying

ironing

special requirements (e.g. hanging)

bleaching

quality indicators:

straight grain

even or uneven weave

slippage

length of fibres

pilling

even print or dye colour

print alignment or sizing

fabric resilience

workability

wash testing

fabric finishes

information resources on fibres and fabrics

workplace procedures

recording and reporting practices.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine job requirements

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2

Identify fabric performance characteristics

2.1

Use identification methods to identify fabrics and component fibres

2.2

Identify key performance characteristics of fabrics

2.3

Conduct performance testing of fabrics

2.4

Identify common problems and faults of fabrics

2.5

Identify fabric quality using established quality indicators

3

Identify fabric handling requirements

3.1

Use performance characteristics to describe appropriate uses of fabrics

3.2

Identify fibre and fabric finishes and implications for handling

3.3

Identify care requirements in handling fabrics and implications for production

4

Identify cleaning and labelling requirements

4.1

Identify care and cleaning requirements of fabrics

4.2

Identify labelling requirements according to current Australian Standards

4.3

Record outcomes according to workplace procedures

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

Fabric types include the following:

natural and synthetic single yarn fabrics and blends

knitted fabrics, including weft knits and warp knits

woven fabrics, including plain, twill, satin, dobby, jacquard and pile

non-woven fabrics, such as felts, nets, braids, bonded and composite

emerging smart fabrics

Performance characteristics include one or more of the following:

stretch

abrasion

wearability

absorbency

durability

elasticity

heat sensitivity

shrink resistance

ease of care

drape quality

colour fastness

strength

Performance testing includes five or more of the following:

light

heat

chemical reaction

absorbency

abrasion

pill

wash

fabric finish

Finishes includes four or more of the following:

crease resistance

fire retardency

waterproofing or water resistance

colouration for structural or applied design such as printing or dyeing

surface finishes for aesthetics, stability or serviceability

interlacing and interloping

Handling fabrics includes one or more of the following:

cutting

dyeing

printing

pressing

lining

assembling

sewing

packaging and storage

Implications for production include one or more of the following:

sewing requirements such as needle size and type, machine type, thread type

binding, joining, fusing requirements

lining, reinforcement

seam types

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
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 
Use identification methods to identify fabrics and component fibres 
Identify key performance characteristics of fabrics 
Conduct performance testing of fabrics 
Identify common problems and faults of fabrics 
Identify fabric quality using established quality indicators 
Use performance characteristics to describe appropriate uses of fabrics 
Identify fibre and fabric finishes and implications for handling 
Identify care requirements in handling fabrics and implications for production 
Identify care and cleaning requirements of fabrics 
Identify labelling requirements according to current Australian Standards 
Record outcomes according to workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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