Assessor Resource
LMTCL3001B
Identify fabric performance and handling requirements
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
The unit applies to fabrics used to produce garments and accessories and includes skills and knowledge required to guide the use and handling of fabrics. It includes sourcing information from reference material and industry specialists as well as conducting simple tests to identify fabric types and properties. Identification methods and tests covered by this unit are those where the procedure has already been determined and the range of outcomes established.
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 problem solving to identify fabric properties and determine performance characteristics. Planning and organising skills are required to conduct performance tests and identify quality and handling requirements. Learning and self management skills are required to apply knowledge of fabrics and communication skills are used to recognise and identify labelling requirements.
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to identify fabric performance and handling requirements.
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