The unit applies to the work involved with the setting of machines for product change, usually working independently and being accountable for own results including carrying out assigned tasks, coordinating processes and setting and working to deadlines. Work may be conducted in a variety of environments such as:

operational workplace activities

restricted space

hazardous, controlled or exposed conditions

Work may be self-directed and unsupervised.

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 of resources and machinery for the required work, as well as applying skills and knowledge of machines and equipment to ensure machines are set up for new production outcomes. This unit also requires an ability to communicate in writing and verbally with others as well as team work skills to work with loom operators.

Prerequisites

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Set or organise setting of machine

1.1 Product specifications are interpreted for correct machine setting requirements.

1.2 Specifications are conveyed to appropriate personnel, where required.

1.3 Machine is set according to product specifications and manufacturer instructions.

2 Conduct sample or trial runs

2.1 Materials or products to be used for sampling or trialling are obtained or arranged.

2.2 Machine is operated according to manufacturer requirements and OHS practices.

2.3 Specified sample is produced.

3 Check sample and organise quality testing

3.1 Sample is checked to ensure quality standards are met.

3.2 Quality testing is assessed or organised as required.

4 Re-adjust or confirm machine settings to meet requirements

4.1 Test results are interpreted to determine adjustment requirements.

4.1 Adjustment changes are completed according to product and machine specifications.

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

Demonstrates knowledge of:

machine and equipment operation

setting and adjustment requirements

technical specifications manuals

maintenance planning and workplace practices

quality standards and practices

OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to:

interpret technical data

set and operate machines

test and analyse samples

use and dispose of a range of chemical cleaning agents, sealants and lubricants

document, assess and transfer information

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:

interpret specifications for machine settings

arrange or conduct quality testing of samples

operate and adjust machines correctly

analyse samples or test results

maintain accurate records

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.

Machines may include

knitting:

circular, straight bar and flat bed knitting machines

warp knitting and slitting machines

embroidering and multi-needle quilting machines

dyeing and finishing:

batch preparation, dyeing, drying finishing

continuous preparation, dyeing, drying finishing

garment dyeing, drying and pressing

hosiery:

circular knitting and sewing machines

presses

packaging and slitting machines

spinning:

cotton - cleaning, blending, carding, combing, drawing, roving, spinning, twisting, winding

worsted - combing, gilling, drawing, roving, spinning, twisting, winding

woollen - blending, carding, spinning, twisting, winding

textile printing and finishing:

colour mixing equipment

printing table machine

garment printing machines/equipment

automated flat screen, rotary screen and carpet printing machines

heat transfer printing equipment

screen preparation and manufacturing equipment

slitting machines

steaming and washing equipment

finishing equipment

non-woven:

extruders

winders

carding, needling, bonding, lay-down, slitting and texturing, multi-needle quilting machines

tufting:

tufting machines, including creels and mending frames, winding and beaming machines

weaving:

weaving machines

looms

gaiting trucks and frames

accumulators tying-in, sizing, beaming, warping, slitting, drawing-in automatic and spool matching machines

batching machines

Materials or products may include

tufting: yarns for tufting

spinning: spun cotton, worsted and woollen yarns

knitting: finished knitted garments

hosiery: finished hosiery garments

non-woven: non-woven fabrics

textile printing and finishing: finished fabrics used in textile printing

dyeing and finishing: fabrics used in weaving, dyeing and finishing

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.