Assessor Resource
LMTTX2014B
Use specialised machinery to assist textile production
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
The unit applies to the skills needed to operate production machinery not covered by other textile production units. Examples of skills covered by this unit include the use of specialised machines such as stud machines, fusing or gluing machines and bevelling and cutting machines. It does not include the use of machines used for weaving, spinning, knitting, tufting, creeling, dyeing, packing, folding and finishing operations as these skills are covered by other textile production units.
The machine operation preparation skills covered by this unit do not include the set-up or maintenance of machinery where such tasks are normally performed by textile mechanics, fitters or electricians.
The unit does not cover the use of machines used for weaving, spinning, knitting, tufting, creeling, dyeing, packing, folding and finishing operations where these skills are covered by other textile production units. The unit also does not cover materials handling equipment such as forklifts.
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 for the safe and efficient use of specialised machines. This unit also requires the ability to check the quality of products, identify and communicate inconsistencies or other problems and complete workplace documentation. Self management skills are applied to ensure workplace and quality standards are achieved.
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to use specialised machinery to assist in the production of textile products.
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