The unit applies to processes applied to textile products after production operations are completed. Processes may include operations such as printing, coating, tumbling, brushing, rolling, pressing, decoclaving, padding, mending and other operations designed to achieve a specific effect on textile products. This unit includes the preparation, operation, monitoring and adjusting of machines and equipment used in finishing processes.

This unit does not cover packaging and folding processes and equipment used to prepare textile products for despatch or distribution. These skills are covered in a separate unit. Dyeing operations are also covered in a separate unit.

Work is conducted according to defined procedures.

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

The application of this unit is according to OHS practices of the enterprise and workplace practices, 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 planning and organising for the safe and efficient use of finishing machines and equipment. This unit also requires the ability to check the quality of products, identify and communicate inconsistencies or other problems and complete workplace documentation. Self management skills are applied to ensure workplace and quality standards are achieved.

Prerequisites

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Set up and load finishing machine or equipment

1.1 Finishing processes required for textile product are confirmed.

1.2 Textile product is checked for quality and conformity to specifications.

1.3 Non-conforming materials are reported.

1.4 Textile product is loaded into finishing machine or prepared for manual finishing.

2 Operate and monitor finishing machines or equipment

2.1 Finishing process is undertaken according to workplace and OHS practices.

2.2 Process is monitored to ensure product specifications and quality standards are achieved.

2.3 Product is checked during and on completion of finishing process.

2.4 Product faults are identified.

2.5 Environmental requirements and procedures concerned with waste, pollution and recycling of materials are correctly applied at all stages of the process.

2.6 Minor product process and machine faults are identified and corrected where necessary to meet specified requirements and are reported.

2.7 Major machine or product faults are reported.

3 Remove product and despatch

3.1 Product is checked against quality standards.

3.2 Product is unloaded or removed from finishing area according to specifications.

3.3 Product is despatched.

3.4 Cleaning of area is completed to ensure work environment is maintained in a safe and productive manner.

4 Complete records

4.1 Production records and other documentation are accurately completed.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level

Demonstrates knowledge of:

safe operation of finishing machines

typical fault conditions and related fault finding procedures

machine maintenance and repair techniques

technical specifications manuals

quality standards and practices

OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to:

check machine safety equipment and report any faults

start and stop machines according to specifications

recognise, rectify and report machine faults or problems

clean machines as required

check machine maintenance records if required

recognise fault conditions

confirm compliance to operational specifications

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 out work according to OHS practices

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

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:

check machine settings to meet production requirements

operate and monitor one type of machine involving defined procedures and methods

make minor adjustments

check product against quality standards

load and unload products according to workplace practices and production requirements

complete records accurately and completely

apply OHS practices in work operations

Consistency in performance

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:

organising work

completing tasks according to instructions

working systematically with attention to detail

identifying improvements and avoiding damage

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment

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

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.

Finishing process may include

bevelling

brushing

coating

cropping

crushing

cutting

decatising

decoclaving

fire retardant treatment

laminating

mending

milling

padding

pressing

printing

raising

rolling

scouring

shearing

singeing

stabilising

tumbling

washing

Textile product may include

woven or knitted fabric

woven or knitted carpet

non-woven textile product

OHS practices

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

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

environmental practices

Faults may include

holes

creases and folds

marks

impressions

inconsistent coverage

broken or pulled yarns

Sector

Textile Production

This unit contains employability skills.