The unit applies to the repair of final products or products produced at different stages of production to meet quality standards.

It involves the use of discretion, initiative and judgement on the job in own work.

The complexity and degree of responsibility is dependent on the size of the workplace, internal work organisation, materials being used, intricacy of design and means of construction.

The unit may include machine and tool maintenance applicable to the repair task.

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 problem solving skills to identify repair requirements and the application of skills associated with planning and organising to conduct work. 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 Determine repair requirements

1.1 Textile product fault is identified.

1.2 Requirements for repair of textile product are determined and specifications for repair task documented.

2 Prepare for repair of textile product

2.1 Textile product is prepared in appropriate manner for repair.

2.2 Yarn, fabric or raw materials required for the repair task are identified and prepared.

2.3 Machinery, equipment and tools required for the repair task are assembled and checked.

2.4 Plan for the repair task is developed.

3 Undertake textile product repair

3.1 Repair is undertaken to restore textile product to the standard specified using a range of techniques and materials, as required.

3.2 Textile product is checked against specifications and appropriate quality standards, and adjustments made as required.

3.3 Textile product is prepared for storage or transferred to the appropriate work section, as required.

3.4 Paperwork and documentation is prepared.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level

Demonstrates knowledge of:

construction of product being repaired

characteristics of materials used in product construction

repair techniques and their application

quality standards and practices

OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to:

perform maintenance and repair techniques to the required quality standard

communicate effectively with clients, work groups and supervisors

use hand and machine techniques appropriate to the repair task

prepare and present reports and information in appropriate formats

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:

assess textile product for repair

repair textile product to optimum condition

check repair against quality standards

interact with workplace personnel and clients

apply OHS practices in work 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 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.

Textile product may include

carpet

fabric

knitted products

hosiery

nonwoven fabrics

yarns

Textile product fault may include

fault in yarn quality, ply, twist

poor quality of fabric or product

holes, cuts, breaks in yarn, fabric or product

inconsistent colouring

contaminants in the product

lines or marks in the product

incorrect yarn height

Machinery, equipment and tools may include

mending guns

hand pens

needles

sewing machines

gluing equipment

knives

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

Sector

Textile Production

This unit contains employability skills.