Assessor Resource

MSTGN4008
Analyse product and determine machine settings

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to identify and specify product and material characteristics and to specify machine settings and modifications for product change.

The unit of competency applies to examining sample material and product characteristics and determining machine settings or modifications that are required.

This unit of competency is applicable to all sectors of the textiles clothing and footwear (TCF) industry.

Work may involve discretion and judgment, for both self and others, in planning and selecting processes, procedures or outcomes.

Products and materials include those typically used within each sector of the TCF industry.

Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine job requirements

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2

Prepare to determine machine settings

2.1

Analyse pattern or product specifications

2.2

Prepare and use measuring or testing equipment to identify characteristics or specifications of product and material

2.3

Analyse product and material specifications to determine production parameters

3

Analyse machine requirements

3.1

Determine machine requirements and limitations relative to required specifications

3.2

Determine machine WHS requirements

3.3

Translate product and material specifications into machine settings and configurations

4

Specify machine settings and modifications

4.1

Establish modification requirements to meet workplace procedures and specified outcomes and seek approval, where required

4.2

Assess modifications or adaptations in accordance with relevant procedures and specifications

4.3

Evaluate machine modifications and confirm they meet requirements

4.4

Check machine settings and modifications against specification prior to machine setting

4.5

Record machine settings and modifications and communicate them to appropriate team members

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:

reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices

applying relevant standards

confirming product and material specifications to determine production parameters for at least two (2) TCF products

calculating and interpreting technical data to interpret specifications for machine settings

determining product requirements and limitations of identified machine/s

carrying out modifications or customisation, as required

determining, recording and communicating machine settings for at least two (2) products to appropriate people

complying with relevant workplace procedures.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

relevant Australian Standards

material and product characteristics

measuring, calculating and testing procedures

machine and equipment specifications and settings

setting and adjustment requirements

relevant technical specifications manuals

quality practices

workplace procedures

recording and reporting practices.

Assessors must:

satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator

have vocational competency in analysing product and determining machine settings, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

The unit is applicable to all TCF sectors and assessment must ensure it is delivered to suit the industry it is being applied to.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine job requirements

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2

Prepare to determine machine settings

2.1

Analyse pattern or product specifications

2.2

Prepare and use measuring or testing equipment to identify characteristics or specifications of product and material

2.3

Analyse product and material specifications to determine production parameters

3

Analyse machine requirements

3.1

Determine machine requirements and limitations relative to required specifications

3.2

Determine machine WHS requirements

3.3

Translate product and material specifications into machine settings and configurations

4

Specify machine settings and modifications

4.1

Establish modification requirements to meet workplace procedures and specified outcomes and seek approval, where required

4.2

Assess modifications or adaptations in accordance with relevant procedures and specifications

4.3

Evaluate machine modifications and confirm they meet requirements

4.4

Check machine settings and modifications against specification prior to machine setting

4.5

Record machine settings and modifications and communicate them to appropriate team members

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Workplace procedures include one or more of the following:

requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

SOPs

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

WHS practices

Australian Standards include:

the relevant industry or Australian Standards that are current at the time this unit is being undertaken

Machine settings include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following:

mechanical devices and tools, such as cams, gears, trip tags and pin boards

microprocessor and computer-controlled machine settings

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:

reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices

applying relevant standards

confirming product and material specifications to determine production parameters for at least two (2) TCF products

calculating and interpreting technical data to interpret specifications for machine settings

determining product requirements and limitations of identified machine/s

carrying out modifications or customisation, as required

determining, recording and communicating machine settings for at least two (2) products to appropriate people

complying with relevant workplace procedures.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

relevant Australian Standards

material and product characteristics

measuring, calculating and testing procedures

machine and equipment specifications and settings

setting and adjustment requirements

relevant technical specifications manuals

quality practices

workplace procedures

recording and reporting practices.

Assessors must:

satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator

have vocational competency in analysing product and determining machine settings, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

The unit is applicable to all TCF sectors and assessment must ensure it is delivered to suit the industry it is being applied to.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times 
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs 
Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions 
Analyse pattern or product specifications 
Prepare and use measuring or testing equipment to identify characteristics or specifications of product and material 
Analyse product and material specifications to determine production parameters 
Determine machine requirements and limitations relative to required specifications 
Determine machine WHS requirements 
Translate product and material specifications into machine settings and configurations 
Establish modification requirements to meet workplace procedures and specified outcomes and seek approval, where required 
Assess modifications or adaptations in accordance with relevant procedures and specifications 
Evaluate machine modifications and confirm they meet requirements 
Check machine settings and modifications against specification prior to machine setting 
Record machine settings and modifications and communicate them to appropriate team members 

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