The unit applies to the use of machines and processes to prepare textile products for warehousing or distribution. Machines may perform operations such as folding, ticketing, labelling and packaging.

The application of this competency is likely to involve repetitive work and requires a limited range of operations such as loading and unloading machines, and placing tickets and labels on finished products.

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 packaging or folding machines. This unit also requires the ability to check machine operation and the quality of work, 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 Prepare work pieces and workstation

1.1 Work pieces or materials are laid out in sequence.

1.2 Work area, bench or seating are set up or prepared according to OHS practices.

1.3 Machine or process is set up.

1.4 Routine minor maintenance is performed as required according to manufacturer specifications.

1.5 Any problems are reported and recorded.

2 Complete packaging or folding tasks

2.1 Machine is operated or process conducted.

2.2 Work is assessed for compliance with quality standards and production specifications.

3 Despatch completed work

3.1 Textile products are checked against quality standards.

3.2 Any faults identified are reported and recorded.

3.3 Completed products are directed for despatch.

3.4 Work documentation is completed as required.

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

Demonstrates knowledge of:

operating procedures for machines

quality standards and practices

OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to:

handle, receive and perform packaging or related tasks

carry out machine operations

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 work against ticket information and workplace standards

prepare workstation and work before commencing operations

apply machine operation techniques

carry out minor machine maintenance according to workplace practices

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

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.

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

Machine may include

labelling machine or printer

packaging machine

stud machine

folding machine

Routine minor maintenance may include

cleaning work area

minor adjustments to machine settings or components

oiling or lubricating

Sector

Textile Production

This unit contains employability skills.