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

MSTTX4002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Understand and apply textile science

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSTTX4002 - Understand and apply textile science
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers knowledge of the physical and chemical properties of textiles in processing applications. This unit of competency applies to using knowledge and understanding of the physical and chemical properties of textiles and associated materials to design, treat and process textile materials. This includes the resultant effects on, and behaviours of, materials when subjected to various treatments.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 applying textile science, 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 standard operating procedures
  • Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
       
Element: Identify the physical and chemical properties of textiles materials
  • Identify textile materials using specifications, work sheets or documentation
  • Seek advice from appropriate personnel to identify unknown textile material
  • Identify the physical properties of the textile material using product specifications, worksheets or documentation and research techniques
  • Identify the chemical properties of the textiles or textile material using product specifications, worksheets or documentation and research techniques
  • Undertake standard tests to establish or validate physical and chemical properties of textiles, where required
       
Element: Determine effects of textile processes
  • Identify the characteristics and effect of physical and chemical properties on textiles
  • Identify the effects of treatment and textile processing on textile materials
  • Determine the behaviour or impact of treatment and textile processing on the physical and chemical properties of textile materials
  • Undertake standard tests to establish or validate effects of treatment and textile processing, where required
       


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 standard operating procedures

1.4

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

2

Identify the physical and chemical properties of textiles materials

2.1

Identify textile materials using specifications, work sheets or documentation

2.2

Seek advice from appropriate personnel to identify unknown textile material

2.3

Identify the physical properties of the textile material using product specifications, worksheets or documentation and research techniques

2.4

Identify the chemical properties of the textiles or textile material using product specifications, worksheets or documentation and research techniques

2.5

Undertake standard tests to establish or validate physical and chemical properties of textiles, where required

3

Determine effects of textile processes

3.1

Identify the characteristics and effect of physical and chemical properties on textiles

3.2

Identify the effects of treatment and textile processing on textile materials

3.3

Determine the behaviour or impact of treatment and textile processing on the physical and chemical properties of textile materials

3.4

Undertake standard tests to establish or validate effects of treatment and textile processing, where required

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 relevant textile processes and production procedures

identifying physical and chemical properties of at least two (2) textile materials and the effects of textile processing on these properties

determining potential impact of textile processes and production procedures on textiles and associated materials

interpreting impact of textile processes and production procedures on textiles and associated materials accurately

conducting tests to determine effects of textile processing, as required

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

textile industry terminology

physical properties of textiles and associated materials

chemical properties of textiles and associated materials:

fat content

chemical concentrations

physical properties of textiles and other materials:

weight or mass

density

length

strength

moisture content

standard textile treatments and processing techniques:

various production processes

dyeing and colouration

special treatment or finishing

printing

use in textile products

proofing techniques (e.g. water and flame)

standard textile test procedures

textile test equipment

international or workplace specification standards

quality criteria

quality practices

production processes

enterprise lines of authority

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 standard operating procedures

1.4

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

2

Identify the physical and chemical properties of textiles materials

2.1

Identify textile materials using specifications, work sheets or documentation

2.2

Seek advice from appropriate personnel to identify unknown textile material

2.3

Identify the physical properties of the textile material using product specifications, worksheets or documentation and research techniques

2.4

Identify the chemical properties of the textiles or textile material using product specifications, worksheets or documentation and research techniques

2.5

Undertake standard tests to establish or validate physical and chemical properties of textiles, where required

3

Determine effects of textile processes

3.1

Identify the characteristics and effect of physical and chemical properties on textiles

3.2

Identify the effects of treatment and textile processing on textile materials

3.3

Determine the behaviour or impact of treatment and textile processing on the physical and chemical properties of textile materials

3.4

Undertake standard tests to establish or validate effects of treatment and textile processing, where required

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

Textile materials include the following:

fibre (natural and man-made)

yarns

fabrics

Specifications include one or more of the following:

shape

length

strength

contour

shrinkage

weight or mass

colour change and staining

chemical concentration

Appropriate authorities include one or more of the following:

supervisors

managers

trainers

machine manual

Resources and search techniques include one or more of the following:

SOPs

safety procedures

job lists

manufacturer manuals

specifications

textile production patterns and machine settings

international and Australian 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 and colleagues

using index, table of contents, and numbering and classification systems

computer database search or look-up, questioning and cross-referencing

basic techniques to identify relevant information, including skimming and scanning, and identifying key words and ideas

Treatments include one or more of the following:

washing

drying and curing

dying

printing

finishing using chemical and mechanical means

heating

stretching

cutting

spinning

weaving

stitching

water proofing

flame proofing

colouring

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 standard operating procedures 
Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions 
Identify textile materials using specifications, work sheets or documentation 
Seek advice from appropriate personnel to identify unknown textile material 
Identify the physical properties of the textile material using product specifications, worksheets or documentation and research techniques 
Identify the chemical properties of the textiles or textile material using product specifications, worksheets or documentation and research techniques 
Undertake standard tests to establish or validate physical and chemical properties of textiles, where required 
Identify the characteristics and effect of physical and chemical properties on textiles 
Identify the effects of treatment and textile processing on textile materials 
Determine the behaviour or impact of treatment and textile processing on the physical and chemical properties of textile materials 
Undertake standard tests to establish or validate effects of treatment and textile processing, where required 

Forms

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