This unit applies to examining sample material and product characteristics and determining required machine settings or modifications.

Discretion and judgment may be required, for both self and others, in planning and selecting processes, procedures or outcomes.

Products and materials include those typically used within each sector of the Textile, Clothing, Footwear and Allied industry sectors.

Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.

The unit is applied according to OHS and workplace practices of the enterprise, which may include:

requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

standard operating procedures

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

This unit requires the application of skills associated with communication to interpret apply and document technical information and perform calculations. This unit also requires a problem solving and planning and organising skills to determine appropriate settings to achieve specified outcomes.

Prerequisites

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Analyse product

1.1 Pattern or product specifications are analysed

1.2 Measuring or testing equipment is prepared and used as required to identify characteristics or specifications of product and material

1.3 Product and material specifications are analysed to determine production parameters

2 Analyse machine requirements

2.1 Machine requirements and limitations are determined relative to required specifications

2.2 OHS practices associated with machine specifications are determined

2.3 Product and material specifications are translated into machine settings and configurations

3 Specify machine settings and modifications

3.1 Modification requirements are established and approved, where required, to meet specified outcomes

3.2 Modifications or adaptations are assessed in accordance with relevant procedures and specifications

3.3 Machine modifications are evaluated and results confirmed against requirements

3.4 Machine settings and modifications are checked against specification prior to machine setting

3.5 Machine settings and modifications are recorded and communicated to appropriate team members

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit

Demonstrates knowledge of:

material and product characteristics

measuring, calculating and testing procedures

machine and equipment specifications and settings

setting and adjustment requirements

technical specifications manuals

safety and environmental aspects of relevant workplace processes

OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to:

calculate and interpret technical data

test and analyse samples

set and operate machines

document, assess and transfer information

read, interpret and follow information on work specifications, standard operating procedures and work instructions and other reference material

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check task-related information

carry our work according to OHS practices

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Employability Skills Statement, Elements and Performance Criteria, Range Statement and Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:

determine machine or product requirements and limitations

analyse pattern and product specifications

interpret specifications for machine settings

determine machine settings

carry out modifications or customisation

maintain accurate records

apply OHS practices in work operations

Consistency in performance

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:

organising work

completing tasks

identifying improvements

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions

completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

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.

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.

Machine settings may include:

mechanical devices, tools such as cams, gears, trip tags, pin boards

microprocessor and computer controlled machines

OHS practices

OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:

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

other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise

Sector

All

This unit contains employability skills.