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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify the TCF supply chain
  2. Apply TCF supply chain criteria
  3. Analyse supply chain arrangements

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Demonstrates knowledge of

characteristics of fibres fabrics and fashion and textile products

information resources on fibres and fabrics

TCF production processes

test procedures to assess quality of materials and products

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to

use computer

read interpret and follow information on work specifications standard operating procedures and work instructions and other reference material

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check taskrelated information

carry out work according to OHS practices

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to

analyse TCF supply chain systems

analyse the role of TCF suppliers

analyse criteria for assessing quality of TCF materials and products

perform routine tests on TCF materials and products to assess quality

assess strengths and weaknesses of TCF supply arrangements

interpret and use TCF specifications and terminology

Consistency in performance

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when

organising work

completing tasks

identifying improvements

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions

completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Resource implications

Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations including work areas materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices

Context for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment

Interdependent assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units


Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Legislative/regulatory requirements

All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

TCF products may include:

clothing or fashion items, textiles, footwear or leather products sourced from domestic and international manufacturers

TCF expertise may include:

quality assurance personnel

test and laboratory experts

designers

researchers

importers

exporters

transporters

Quality indicators may include:

straightness of grain

even/uneven yarn

slippage

length of fibres

pilling

fabric resilience

workability

wash testing

shade

tensile properties

handle

Routine tests may include:

visual inspection

tactile analysis

acetone

burn test

microscopy

Supply criteria may include:

availability of raw materials

timelines

quality standards

colour

quantity

reliability

communication channels

reputation

price

delivery schedule

Electronic tools may include:

point of sale systems

design software

computer aided manufacturing programs

just in time programs

bar coding systems

websites

electronic payment systems

Electronic communication systems include:

email

websites

documentation systems

order systems