The unit covers the application of safety and operational procedures to access and prepare chemicals, dyes and other substances be used in textile production. Preparation may require measuring, mixing and storing according to the needs of the operation. Work may require some judgement.

Work may include a variety of environments such as operational workplaces, restricted spaces, hazardous, controlled or exposed conditions and day or night operations.

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 handling and preparation of chemicals, dyes and substances. This unit also requires problem solving ability to identify and act on risks and hazards. Communication skills are required to use work and safety information and complete workplace documentation. Self management skills are applied to ensure workplace and quality standards are achieved.

Prerequisites

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Identify storage procedures for substances

1.1 Location and storage conditions for substances are identified.

1.2 Storage and access documentation requirements are identified.

1.3 Workplace practices for accessing stored substances are identified.

1.4 Housekeeping requirements for stored substances are identified.

2 Identify hazards and risk control measures associated with substances

2.1 Hazards associated with the handling and uses of substances used in the workplace are identified.

2.2 Emergency procedures for workplace are identified.

2.3 Risk control measures associated with substances are identified.

2.4 Personal protective equipment to be used when working with substances is identified.

2.5 Special handling procedures for substances are identified.

3 Prepare substances

3.1 Substances required for production processes are identified.

3.2 Specifications for required substances are identified.

3.3 Mixing or preparing procedures are confirmed.

3.4 Substances are prepared according to OHS practices.

3.5 Substances are directed to next process.

3.6 Spillages or incidents are reported to appropriate personnel.

4 Store substances

4.1 Substances are stored according to storage requirements.

4.2 Required documentation is completed.

4.3 Spillages are cleared according to workplace practices and housekeeping requirements completed.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level

Demonstrates knowledge of:

production processes and procedures for using substances

location of materials, equipment and designated work areas for working with substances

workplace emergency and evacuation procedures

the meaning of OHS signs and symbols

workplace reporting procedures in regard to risks, hazards and accidents

quality standards and practices

location and use of necessary safety equipment, including personal protective equipment

OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to:

carry out measurements

identify and apply risk control measures

identify and report workplace hazards

follow OHS practices for accidents and emergency situations

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:

recognise and report hazards to designated personnel

accurately follow workplace procedures relevant to handling and preparing substances in the workplace

communicate about hazards and risks in the workplace.

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.

Substances may include

dyes

chemicals

cleaning agents

solvents

substances used in the preparation of yarns or textile products for production processes

other liquid or particle additives used in textile production

Storage conditions may include

temperature

security

labelling

organisation

containers used

Hazards may include

exposure to chemicals, other harmful substances, machinery and equipment including:

chemicals, dangerous or other hazardous substances

load shifting equipment such as overhead cranes, forklifts

production machinery and equipment

inflammable materials and fire hazards

manual handling of materials and equipment

waste management and disposal

extremes in weather conditions

variations in lighting levels

a range of floor surfaces

water hazards

accidents

traffic flow, vehicle and equipment operation

a range of storage areas

Risk control measures may include

isolation procedures

guards and safety devices

traffic and pedestrian flow regulation

inspections

housekeeping

Personal protective equipment may include

goggles or face shields

respirators

air-supplied or self-contained helmets

safety boots, gloves and appropriate clothes/garments

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

Appropriate personnel may include

workplace personnel

supervisors

OHS representatives

Sector

Textile Production

This unit contains employability skills.