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 |
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2 | Prepare to operate one type of TCF machine | 2.1 | Check specifications to identify materials and process required |
| 2.2 | Identify machine processes and operational stages |
| 2.3 | Calculate and adjust machine settings to meet requirements for production |
| 2.4 | Identify and undertake preliminary operations, as required, and follow required procedures to prepare materials and equipment |
| 2.5 | Load materials for processing according to machine requirements and manufacturer specifications |
| 2.6 | Keep machine and components, and area around machine clean during preparation and loading and apply relevant WHS practices |
| 2.7 | Check machine safety equipment, and identify and recognise risks and potential hazards |
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3 | Operate and monitor one type of machine | 3.1 | Start, operate, stop, re-start and monitor machine operations in accordance with manufacturer requirements to produce textile material or product |
| 3.2 | Monitor and coordinate materials according to enterprise procedures |
| 3.3 | Sort waste and clean machine according to enterprise procedures |
| 3.4 | Identify and report minor faults in materials, process and machine, where necessary, to maintain quality standards |
| 3.5 | Check machine in the event of stoppage and follow procedures for re-starting machine |
| 3.6 | Report major machine or product faults |
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4 | Complete and finalise operations | 4.1 | Unload or remove textile material or product according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures |
| 4.2 | Check output of machine or product against quality specifications, identify and rectify routine faults or non-conformance and report according to workplace procedures |
| 4.3 | Despatch product to next process according to production sequence |
| 4.4 | Complete production records and other documentation, according to workplace procedures |
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
checking specifications for production and following workplace procedures
identifying and undertaking preliminary operations according to enterprise requirements, and following required procedures to prepare materials and equipment for operations
checking machine safety equipment, recognising risks and potential hazards, and reporting any faults
loading and unloading materials according to machine and workplace procedures
starting, operating, stopping, re-starting and monitoring machine operations in accordance with manufacturer requirements
monitoring machine operations, coordinating materials, sorting waste and cleaning machine according to enterprise procedures
identifying and reporting minor faults in materials, process and machine that may impact on machine operation or product quality
reporting major machine or product faults
operating at least one (1) machine or machine type to provide intermediate production support in accordance with manufacturer requirements, to produce textile material or product, on at least two (2) occasions
checking output and identifying and reporting routine machine or product faults or problems, to meet quality standards
despatching product to next process according to production sequence and following operations
applying workplace procedures
maintaining accurate records.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
relevant Australian Standards
at least one machine or machine type associated with textile production in an identified context, and the type of product they produce. Machine type may be selected from those listed in the following groups:
machines for knitting:
circular knitting machines
electronic and automatic flat knitting machines
machines for spinning:
spinning machines
drawing machines
roving machines
twisting machines
winding machines
carding machines:
burr handling systems
air filtration equipment
combs
doffer waste system
blending systems
compressed air and hydraulic systems
tufting looms:
winding machines
finishing equipment
other ancillary equipment
weaving machines:
weaving looms
broadloom
narrowloom
all shuttle types
Jacquard looms
microprocessor or computer controlled looms
dyeing machines
finishing machines
procedures and guidelines for safe operation of machine
material or product requirements for the machine operation
operational sequence of machine and stages of operation
textiles and products produced by textile production machines:
fibres, including polyester, cotton, wool, viscose and rayon
yarns, including ring spun, open-ended spun, air jet spun and friction spun
fabrics
finished products of the identified machine type, for example socks, sweaters, towels, sheets, blankets, carpets, rope and twine, mops and industrial textiles
typical fault conditions and related fault-finding procedures
details of materials and processes associated with preparing the machine type for production
types and characteristics of fibres, threads, yarns and other materials required for textile operations
characteristics of quality and substandard products
machine maintenance and repair techniques
procedures for checking, reporting and re-starting after stoppage
finishing processes
technical specifications manuals
quality standards and practices
standards for clean and tidy working environment
work health and safety (WHS) hazards and risks
appropriate handling of waste
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 operating a machine for intermediate production support, 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.
Assessment may relate to an identified sector, enterprise, process or machine type and function, according to job role.