Perform wool combing

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver LMTEW2004A, 'Perform wool combing'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Perform wool combing' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Operate wool combing machines and equipment

1.1 All necessary settings and preparation for machine or equipment operation are identified and assessed

1.2 Work area around machine or equipment is cleaned and maintained to meet workplace and OHS practices

1.3 Combing machinery and associated equipment is started

1.4 Tubs, cans and creels are changed as required

1.5 Wool blends for combing are correctly identified

1.6 Combing machinery and associated equipment is stopped or shut down in accordance with all safety and workplace standard operating procedures

2 Carry out operator maintenance

2.1 Minor running problems are identified, corrected by the operator where appropriate, and reported in accordance with workplace and equipment manufacturer procedures

2.2 Major machine and equipment or product faults are reported

2.3 Minor maintenance and cleaning are performed in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures

3 Monitor product quality

3.1 Quality requirements are correctly identified and applied for all stages of the process

3.2 Wool flow is monitored to meet workplace standard operating procedures and quality requirements

3.3 Blending is monitored to ensure blending consistency and feed uniformity

3.4 Wool quality is visually checked to ensure standard is maintained

3.5 Any deviations from normal are recognised, isolated and reported

4 Dispose of waste materials

4.1 Waste is kept to a minimum through correct application of enterprise lot change and run out procedures

4.2 Waste is recycled where possible

4.3 Machine waste is disposed of in accordance with environmental and safety procedures

4.4 Environmental requirements and procedures concerned with waste, pollution and recycling of materials are correctly applied at all stages of the process

5 Communicate production information

5.1 Records and other documentation are clearly and accurately completed

5.2 Information from other operators, shifts and supervisory personnel regarding production status and problems is accurately interpreted by the operator

5.3 Information regarding production status and problems is accurately communicated to other operators, shifts and supervisory personnel


Qualifications and Skillsets

LMTEW2004A appears in the following qualifications:

  • LMT30107 - Certificate III in Textile Production
  • LMT20207 - Certificate II in Textile Production (Complex or Multiple Processes)