The unit applies to the preparation and weighing of fibre, yarns, raw materials and finished products, and checking that weights are accurately recorded. Work may be conducted under some supervision.

Work may be conducted in a variety of environments, such as:

operational workplace activities

restricted space

hazardous, controlled or exposed conditions

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 weighing machines and equipment. This unit also requires problem solving ability to check materials and compare details to production orders. Communication skills are required to read numerical information and complete workplace documentation.

Prerequisites

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Prepare for weighing

1.1 Fibre, yarns, other materials and products to be weighed are identified and samples are taken.

1.2 Appropriate weighing or measuring equipment is organised.

1.3 Calibration is checked as required.

2 Weigh materials and products

2.1 Fibre, yarns, raw materials and products are weighed accurately.

2.2 Weighing is conducted according to materials handling and OHS practices.

2.3 Weights are correctly recorded and documented.

3 Check materials and products

3.1 Yarns, raw materials and products are correctly checked for colour, blend and number if appropriate.

3.2 The weight of the fibres, yarns, raw materials and textile products is checked against production order.

4 Confirm documentation

4.1 Fibres, yarn, raw materials and product weight, colour and order details are checked against relevant documentation.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level

Demonstrates knowledge of:

operation of weighing and measuring machines and equipment

requirements for recording and documenting equipment readings

care and maintenance of equipment

technical specifications manuals

quality standards and practices

stores and procurement procedures

OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to:

use machines and measuring equipment

calibrate equipment

confirm compliance to operational specifications

interpret technical data

ecognise fault conditions

test and adjust equipment

check products against 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:

correctly weigh and measure

record and document weight and measurement readings

check results against specifications

apply OHS practices in workplace operations

maintain accurate records

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.

Materials and products may include

yarns for tufting

spun cotton, worsted and woollen yarns

finished knitted garments

finished hosiery garments

non-woven raw materials and fabrics

finished fabrics used in textile printing

fabrics used in weaving, dyeing, knitting, tufting and finishing

Equipment may include

weighing, measuring and mixing equipment which are used according to manufacturer specifications and workplace practices

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

Documentation may include

production order

delivery documentation

tickets or labels

specification sheet

Sector

Textile Production

This unit contains employability skills.