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

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:

identify natural and synthetic fibres and yarns

differentiate between woven, knitted and nonwoven textiles

undertake appropriate tests

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.

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

Demonstrates knowledge of:

difference between woven, knitted and non-woven textiles

difference between natural and synthetic fibres

OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to:

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 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.

Fibres and yarns

Fibres and yarns may be of natural or synthetic origin and include:

spun

ply

combo

blended

crimped

monofilament

multifilament

staple spun

staple or continuous filaments

fusible fibres

bi-components

co-polyesters

Non-fibre-based materials

Other materials used in the manufacture of technical textile or non-woven products. Examples include paper or other materials used in wrapping, raw materials chemicals either in liquid, pellet or solid form, catalyst chemicals etc.

Woven textile

A textile fabric produced by interlacing two yarns of similar materials so that the yarns cross each other at right angles to produce the fabric

Knitted textile

Fabric produced by interlocking a series of loops of one or more yarns

Nonwoven

A manufactured sheet, web, batt or other product made up of directionally or randomly oriented fibres, or filaments bonded by friction, cohesion and/or adhesion, excluding paper. Non-wovens are made by mechanically, chemically or thermally interlocking layers or networks of fibres or filaments and may be based on a scrim (mesh into which fibres are inserted) or scrimless.

Technical

Technical textiles are textiles that have been manufactured for special performance properties and applications and are generally non-apparel, carpet or furnishing products unless a specific technical feature beyond what is normally found in clothing, carpet or furnishing products has been added. An example would be special fire retardant clothing.

Tests

Tests may include visual checking, colour matching, weighing, dimensional measuring and tests for moisture, stretch, gloss, texture, handle, tensile strength, stability, shrinkage, stretch, permeability, results of calendering, application of surface finishes.

Tests on raw materials, including fibres and yarns, intermediate and final fabrics.

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