Set up, adjust and maintain tufting looms

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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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 LMTTX3015A, 'Set up, adjust and maintain tufting looms'.
Google Links
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Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Set up machines for tufting operations

1.1 Specificationsandproduction requirements are interpreted to determine machine settings

1.2 Documentation relating to machine settings, operation and maintenance is interpreted, referenced and applied according to the needs of the task

1.3 Tools appropriate for the loom or machine are selected, prepared and used in a safe and effective manner to set up machine for operation

1.4 Loom is set up for operation according to required specifications, including fixing of required attachments, in order to run at optimum quality and efficiency levels

1.5 Loom settings are checked to meet production requirements

1.6 Tufting yarn beams are identified, checked and joined into the loom according to manufacturer specifications

1.7 Tufting operators are instructed of any special operating requirements

2 Test machine settings

2.1 Tufting machine is operated in accordance with manufacturer and workplace instructions to test settings against specifications and operational standards

2.2 Yarn sample is produced and examined to identify required adjustments to machine settings or pattern specifications

2.3 Quality tests are conducted or organised as required to ensure optimal production outcomes are achieved

2.4 Required adjustments are identified and documented and machine settings adjusted accordingly

2.5 Operation is monitored in all production stages

3 Diagnose and fix tufting problems

3.1 Tufting machine operations are monitored to assess operational efficiency in accordance with OHS procedures

3.2 Yarn is assessed to identify faults and to assess impact on operational problems

3.3 Problems and faults are identified and analysed to determine root cause

3.4 Diagnosis is established and strategy for repair or replacement of machine components is developed

3.5 Tufting machine is returned to optimal performance through repair of faulty operation

3.6 Tufting machine is operated to ensure problems have been fixed

4 Communicate operational information

4.3 Records are maintained and reports prepared where necessary

4.3 Adjustments to machines and patterns are documented and discussed with appropriate personnel

4.3 Operational instructions are documented


Qualifications and Skillsets

LMTTX3015A appears in the following qualifications:

  • LMT40107 - Certificate IV in Textile Technology and Production
  • LMT31909 - Certificate III in Engineering - TCF Mechanic
  • LMT30107 - Certificate III in Textile Production
  • LMT50407 - Diploma of Textile Technology and Production Management