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 determine fibre, yarn and fabric performance | 2.1 | Use identification methods to identify fibres, yarns and fabrics, and identify their physical and chemical properties |
| 2.2 | Identify performance characteristics of various fibres, yarns and fabrics |
| 2.3 | Identify common fibre and yarn faults and the problems they cause in fabric production or the finished product |
| 2.4 | Use quality indicators to determine fibre, yarn and fabric quality, identify quality faults and take appropriate action |
| 2.5 | Conduct performance testing of fibre, yarn and fabric in accordance with workplace procedures |
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3 | Determine uses, care and labelling requirements | 3.1 | Distinguish performance characteristics and appropriate uses of fabrics |
| 3.2 | Identify applicable fabric finishes and implications for care, handling and use |
| 3.3 | Identify cleaning requirements |
| 3.4 | Identify labelling requirements according to workplace procedures and Australian Standards |
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
identifying performance characteristics of a sample of at least twelve (12) varied fibres, yarns and fabrics
identifying common fibre and yarn faults and the problems they cause in fabric production or the finished product
using quality indicators to determine fibre, yarn and fabric quality, identify quality faults and appropriate action to deal with faults, of an at least twelve (12) examples
conducting performance testing of at least six (6) examples of fibre, yarn and fabric in accordance with workplace procedures
checking fibres yarns and fabrics against quality standards
distinguishing performance characteristics and appropriate uses of at least six (6) fabrics
identifying at least four (4) fabric finishes relevant to an identified context and implications for care, handling and use
determining the cleaning and labelling requirements of at least six (6) fabrics, according to workplace procedures and Australian Standards.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
relevant Australian Standards
types of fibre, yarn and fabric and their care requirements
performance, uses and characteristics of fibres, yarns and fabrics:
stretch
abrasion resistance
wearability
absorbency
durability
elasticity
fineness
heat sensitivity
shrink resistance
wrinkle recovery
thermal properties (conductivity, ironing temperature and flammability)
ease of care
drape quality
colour fastness
strength
information resources on fibres, yarn and fabrics
quality indicators:
straightness of grain
even/uneven yarn
slippage
length of fibres
pilling
fabric resilience
workability
wash testing
shade
tensile properties
handling
types of performance testing
types of fabric finishes
quality standards and 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 identifying quality and type of fibres, yarns and fabrics, 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.