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

MSTTX3001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Identify quality and types of textile fibres, yarns and fabrics

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSTTX3001 - Identify quality and types of textile fibres, yarns and fabrics
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to identify the quality and types of fibres, yarns and fabrics used and produced in textile production.The unit of competency applies to a range of natural and synthetic materials which may be used for knitted, tufted, woven or non-woven products. It includes conducting simple tests to identify yarn and fabric types and properties. Testing under this unit is for production purposes only and does not cover skills required for specialised testing.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 identifying quality and type of fibres, yarns and fabrics, 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 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 determine fibre, yarn and fabric performance
  • Use identification methods to identify fibres, yarns and fabrics, and identify their physical and chemical properties
  • Identify performance characteristics of various fibres, yarns and fabrics
  • Identify common fibre and yarn faults and the problems they cause in fabric production or the finished product
  • Use quality indicators to determine fibre, yarn and fabric quality, identify quality faults and take appropriate action
  • Conduct performance testing of fibre, yarn and fabric in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Determine uses, care and labelling requirements
  • Distinguish performance characteristics and appropriate uses of fabrics
  • Identify applicable fabric finishes and implications for care, handling and use
  • Identify cleaning requirements
  • Identify labelling requirements according to workplace procedures and Australian Standards
       


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 determine fibre, yarn and fabric performance

2.1

Use identification methods to identify fibres, yarns and fabrics, and identify their physical and chemical properties

2.2

Identify performance characteristics of various fibres, yarns and fabrics

2.3

Identify common fibre and yarn faults and the problems they cause in fabric production or the finished product

2.4

Use quality indicators to determine fibre, yarn and fabric quality, identify quality faults and take appropriate action

2.5

Conduct performance testing of fibre, yarn and fabric in accordance with workplace procedures

3

Determine uses, care and labelling requirements

3.1

Distinguish performance characteristics and appropriate uses of fabrics

3.2

Identify applicable fabric finishes and implications for care, handling and use

3.3

Identify cleaning requirements

3.4

Identify labelling requirements according to workplace procedures and Australian Standards

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

identifying performance characteristics of a sample of at least twelve (12) varied fibres, yarns and fabrics

identifying common fibre and yarn faults and the problems they cause in fabric production or the finished product

using quality indicators to determine fibre, yarn and fabric quality, identify quality faults and appropriate action to deal with faults, of an at least twelve (12) examples

conducting performance testing of at least six (6) examples of fibre, yarn and fabric in accordance with workplace procedures

checking fibres yarns and fabrics against quality standards

distinguishing performance characteristics and appropriate uses of at least six (6) fabrics

identifying at least four (4) fabric finishes relevant to an identified context and implications for care, handling and use

determining the cleaning and labelling requirements of at least six (6) fabrics, according to workplace procedures and Australian Standards.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

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

relevant Australian Standards

types of fibre, yarn and fabric and their care requirements

performance, uses and characteristics of fibres, yarns and fabrics:

stretch

abrasion resistance

wearability

absorbency

durability

elasticity

fineness

heat sensitivity

shrink resistance

wrinkle recovery

thermal properties (conductivity, ironing temperature and flammability)

ease of care

drape quality

colour fastness

strength

information resources on fibres, yarn and fabrics

quality indicators:

straightness of grain

even/uneven yarn

slippage

length of fibres

pilling

fabric resilience

workability

wash testing

shade

tensile properties

handling

types of performance testing

types of fabric finishes

quality standards and practices

workplace procedures

recording and reporting practices.

Submission Requirements

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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

Prepare to determine fibre, yarn and fabric performance

2.1

Use identification methods to identify fibres, yarns and fabrics, and identify their physical and chemical properties

2.2

Identify performance characteristics of various fibres, yarns and fabrics

2.3

Identify common fibre and yarn faults and the problems they cause in fabric production or the finished product

2.4

Use quality indicators to determine fibre, yarn and fabric quality, identify quality faults and take appropriate action

2.5

Conduct performance testing of fibre, yarn and fabric in accordance with workplace procedures

3

Determine uses, care and labelling requirements

3.1

Distinguish performance characteristics and appropriate uses of fabrics

3.2

Identify applicable fabric finishes and implications for care, handling and use

3.3

Identify cleaning requirements

3.4

Identify labelling requirements according to workplace procedures and Australian Standards

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

personal protective equipment (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

Identification methods include one or more of the following:

visual inspection

tactile analysis

acetone

burn test

microscopy

Fabrics include one or more of the following:

component fabrics used in making final textile products, for example, backing materials and linings or a final textile product

knitted fabrics, including weft knits and warp knits

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

non-woven fabrics, including felts, nets, braids and bonded

Quality indicators include three or more of the following:

straightness of grain

even/uneven yarn

slippage

length of fibres

pilling

fabric resilience

workability

wash testing

shade

tensile properties

handling

Faults include one or more of the following:

ends out

weft faults

tucking

unlevel

bad edges

thick and thin yarn

colour or design faults

Performance testing includes two or more of the following:

light

heat

chemical reaction

absorbency

Finishes include one or more of the following:

crease resistance

fire retardency

water proofing/resistance

printing

dyeing

surface finishes

lubricating

waxing

anti-static

anti-pilling

spot and stain resistant

anti-slip

mildew and rot proof finish

permanent creasing or press

shrink resistance

mercerising

moireing

Handling fabrics includes one or more of the following:

cutting

dyeing

printing

pressing

lining

assembling

sewing

packaging and storage

Production requirements include one or more of the following:

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

binding, joining and fusing requirements

lining and reinforcement

seam types

material form, such as yarn, top, piece and loose stock

Care and cleaning includes one or more of the following:

dry cleaning

washing

drying

ironing

steam cleaning

use of stain removers

special requirements

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 fibres, yarns and fabrics, and identify their physical and chemical properties 
Identify performance characteristics of various fibres, yarns and fabrics 
Identify common fibre and yarn faults and the problems they cause in fabric production or the finished product 
Use quality indicators to determine fibre, yarn and fabric quality, identify quality faults and take appropriate action 
Conduct performance testing of fibre, yarn and fabric in accordance with workplace procedures 
Distinguish performance characteristics and appropriate uses of fabrics 
Identify applicable fabric finishes and implications for care, handling and use 
Identify cleaning requirements 
Identify labelling requirements according to workplace procedures and Australian Standards 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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