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MSTTX2007 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate a machine for intermediate production support

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSTTX2007 - Operate a machine for intermediate production support
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate and monitor one type of machine used in a range of textile production operations.The unit of competency applies to a limited range of machine skills on one machine or machine type and to undertaking operational support tasks directly related to the manufacture of textiles. It provides the skills and knowledge required to work under supervision within a production environment. The unit applies to breadth and depth of knowledge of machine production in a defined range of situations in a support role. It includes skills to solve a defined range of problems by applying known solutions.The application of the unit of competency and the evidence requirements may focus on one or more industry sectors, workplace contexts and machine types and will be determined by operational conditions and production requirements. Work is conducted according to defined procedures. Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team related 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 operating a machine for intermediate production support, 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.

Assessment may relate to an identified sector, enterprise, process or machine type and function, according to job role.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Textile 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: Prepare to operate one type of TCF machine
  • Check specifications to identify materials and process required
  • Identify machine processes and operational stages
  • Calculate and adjust machine settings to meet requirements for production
  • Identify and undertake preliminary operations, as required, and follow required procedures to prepare materials and equipment
  • Load materials for processing according to machine requirements and manufacturer specifications
  • Keep machine and components, and area around machine clean during preparation and loading and apply relevant WHS practices
  • Check machine safety equipment, and identify and recognise risks and potential hazards
       
Element: Operate and monitor one type of machine
  • Start, operate, stop, re-start and monitor machine operations in accordance with manufacturer requirements to produce textile material or product
  • Monitor and coordinate materials according to enterprise procedures
  • Sort waste and clean machine according to enterprise procedures
  • Identify and report minor faults in materials, process and machine, where necessary, to maintain quality standards
  • Check machine in the event of stoppage and follow procedures for re-starting machine
  • Report major machine or product faults
       
Element: Complete and finalise operations
  • Unload or remove textile material or product according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • Check output of machine or product against quality specifications, identify and rectify routine faults or non-conformance and report according to workplace procedures
  • Despatch product to next process according to production sequence
  • Complete production records and other documentation, 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

Prepare to operate one type of TCF machine

2.1

Check specifications to identify materials and process required

2.2

Identify machine processes and operational stages

2.3

Calculate and adjust machine settings to meet requirements for production

2.4

Identify and undertake preliminary operations, as required, and follow required procedures to prepare materials and equipment

2.5

Load materials for processing according to machine requirements and manufacturer specifications

2.6

Keep machine and components, and area around machine clean during preparation and loading and apply relevant WHS practices

2.7

Check machine safety equipment, and identify and recognise risks and potential hazards

3

Operate and monitor one type of machine

3.1

Start, operate, stop, re-start and monitor machine operations in accordance with manufacturer requirements to produce textile material or product

3.2

Monitor and coordinate materials according to enterprise procedures

3.3

Sort waste and clean machine according to enterprise procedures

3.4

Identify and report minor faults in materials, process and machine, where necessary, to maintain quality standards

3.5

Check machine in the event of stoppage and follow procedures for re-starting machine

3.6

Report major machine or product faults

4

Complete and finalise operations

4.1

Unload or remove textile material or product according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures

4.2

Check output of machine or product against quality specifications, identify and rectify routine faults or non-conformance and report according to workplace procedures

4.3

Despatch product to next process according to production sequence

4.4

Complete production records and other documentation, 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

applying relevant standards

checking specifications for production and following workplace procedures

identifying and undertaking preliminary operations according to enterprise requirements, and following required procedures to prepare materials and equipment for operations

checking machine safety equipment, recognising risks and potential hazards, and reporting any faults

loading and unloading materials according to machine and workplace procedures

starting, operating, stopping, re-starting and monitoring machine operations in accordance with manufacturer requirements

monitoring machine operations, coordinating materials, sorting waste and cleaning machine according to enterprise procedures

identifying and reporting minor faults in materials, process and machine that may impact on machine operation or product quality

reporting major machine or product faults

operating at least one (1) machine or machine type to provide intermediate production support in accordance with manufacturer requirements, to produce textile material or product, on at least two (2) occasions

checking output and identifying and reporting routine machine or product faults or problems, to meet quality standards

despatching product to next process according to production sequence and following operations

applying workplace procedures

maintaining accurate records.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

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

relevant Australian Standards

at least one machine or machine type associated with textile production in an identified context, and the type of product they produce. Machine type may be selected from those listed in the following groups:

machines for knitting:

circular knitting machines

electronic and automatic flat knitting machines

machines for spinning:

spinning machines

drawing machines

roving machines

twisting machines

winding machines

carding machines:

burr handling systems

air filtration equipment

combs

doffer waste system

blending systems

compressed air and hydraulic systems

tufting looms:

winding machines

finishing equipment

other ancillary equipment

weaving machines:

weaving looms

broadloom

narrowloom

all shuttle types

Jacquard looms

microprocessor or computer controlled looms

dyeing machines

finishing machines

procedures and guidelines for safe operation of machine

material or product requirements for the machine operation

operational sequence of machine and stages of operation

textiles and products produced by textile production machines:

fibres, including polyester, cotton, wool, viscose and rayon

yarns, including ring spun, open-ended spun, air jet spun and friction spun

fabrics

finished products of the identified machine type, for example socks, sweaters, towels, sheets, blankets, carpets, rope and twine, mops and industrial textiles

typical fault conditions and related fault-finding procedures

details of materials and processes associated with preparing the machine type for production

types and characteristics of fibres, threads, yarns and other materials required for textile operations

characteristics of quality and substandard products

machine maintenance and repair techniques

procedures for checking, reporting and re-starting after stoppage

finishing processes

technical specifications manuals

quality standards and practices

standards for clean and tidy working environment

work health and safety (WHS) hazards and risks

appropriate handling of waste

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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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

Prepare to operate one type of TCF machine

2.1

Check specifications to identify materials and process required

2.2

Identify machine processes and operational stages

2.3

Calculate and adjust machine settings to meet requirements for production

2.4

Identify and undertake preliminary operations, as required, and follow required procedures to prepare materials and equipment

2.5

Load materials for processing according to machine requirements and manufacturer specifications

2.6

Keep machine and components, and area around machine clean during preparation and loading and apply relevant WHS practices

2.7

Check machine safety equipment, and identify and recognise risks and potential hazards

3

Operate and monitor one type of machine

3.1

Start, operate, stop, re-start and monitor machine operations in accordance with manufacturer requirements to produce textile material or product

3.2

Monitor and coordinate materials according to enterprise procedures

3.3

Sort waste and clean machine according to enterprise procedures

3.4

Identify and report minor faults in materials, process and machine, where necessary, to maintain quality standards

3.5

Check machine in the event of stoppage and follow procedures for re-starting machine

3.6

Report major machine or product faults

4

Complete and finalise operations

4.1

Unload or remove textile material or product according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures

4.2

Check output of machine or product against quality specifications, identify and rectify routine faults or non-conformance and report according to workplace procedures

4.3

Despatch product to next process according to production sequence

4.4

Complete production records and other documentation, 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

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

Monitor and coordinate materials according to enterprise procedures may include but is not limited to:

sorting waste and cleaning area to ensure work environment is maintained in a safe productive manner

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:

hazard identification

induction training

hazard control

risk assessment

implementing risk reduction measures specific to the tasks

manual handling techniques

SOPs

PPE

safe materials handling

taking of rest breaks

ergonomic conditions of workplace

following marked walkways

safe storage of equipment

housekeeping to keep work area safe

reporting accidents and incidents

environmental practices

safe disposal of chemical and hazardous substances

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 
Check specifications to identify materials and process required 
Identify machine processes and operational stages 
Calculate and adjust machine settings to meet requirements for production 
Identify and undertake preliminary operations, as required, and follow required procedures to prepare materials and equipment 
Load materials for processing according to machine requirements and manufacturer specifications 
Keep machine and components, and area around machine clean during preparation and loading and apply relevant WHS practices 
Check machine safety equipment, and identify and recognise risks and potential hazards 
Start, operate, stop, re-start and monitor machine operations in accordance with manufacturer requirements to produce textile material or product 
Monitor and coordinate materials according to enterprise procedures 
Sort waste and clean machine according to enterprise procedures 
Identify and report minor faults in materials, process and machine, where necessary, to maintain quality standards 
Check machine in the event of stoppage and follow procedures for re-starting machine 
Report major machine or product faults 
Unload or remove textile material or product according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures 
Check output of machine or product against quality specifications, identify and rectify routine faults or non-conformance and report according to workplace procedures 
Despatch product to next process according to production sequence 
Complete production records and other documentation, according to workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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