The unit applies to the production of a simple fabric or product. The production of the fabric or product may be on commercial or craft level equipment for spinning, weaving, knitting or sewing operations. Work is conducted under direction and does not involve a large scale production environment. This unit is designed for particular application in a highly supervised environment and is suitable for selection in a VET in schools program or where access to volume production and commercial machines and processes are not an option.

The application of this unit is in accordance with 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 problem solving to identify materials and determine appropriateness for production of textile product or fabric. Ability to use simple technology will also be required.

Prerequisites

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Plan for fabric or product production

1.1 Design and method of fabric or product production is identified.

1.2 Required materials, tools and equipment are identified.

1.3 Pattern for production is identified and reviewed.

1.4 Tools and equipment are assessed for ability to achieve plan.

1.5 Identify additional resources that may be required.

2 Prepare for production

2.1 Required materials, tools and equipment are prepared.

2.2 Equipment is checked to ensure correct operation.

2.3 Work space is organised and prepared.

3 Produce fabric or product

3.1 Equipment is used to produce fabric or product according to plan and required OHS practices.

3.2 Minor product process faults are identified and corrected where necessary.

4 Complete production process

4.1 Product is unloaded or removed from equipment.

4.2 Product is assessed against plan.

4.3 Product faults are rectified.

4.4 Work space and equipment are cleaned.

4.5 Tools and equipment are stored.

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

Demonstrates knowledge of:

techniques used for fabric or product production such as spinning, weaving, felting, knitting and sewing

thread tensioners and dynamics of thread movement and breakage

equipment components

typical fault conditions and related fault finding procedures

types and styles of yarns

simple equipment maintenance techniques

quality standards and practices

OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to:

check equipment

prepare yarn or materials for production

load and unload materials according to equipment and workplace practices

start up and shut down equipment according to specifications

monitor equipment operations

recognise and rectify faults or problems as required

clean equipment as required

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 task-related information

carry out work according to OHS practices

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:

check equipment settings to meet production requirements

monitor production according to defined procedures and methods

make minor adjustments

check product against plan

load and unload products

apply OHS practices in work operations

Consistency in performance

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:

organising work

completing tasks according to instructions

working systematically with attention to detail according to instructions

identifying improvements and avoiding damage

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment

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

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.

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.

Design may include

yarn types, combinations and patterns

tension

size

type of weave

colour

attachments and components

Equipment may include

manual spinning wheel

hand loom

knitting machine

CAD and CAM tools

sewing machine

scissors

Materials may include

wool

cotton

synthetic yarns such as nylon, acrylic, rayon

other materials used for textile production not requiring complex processing or handling

OHS practices

OHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may relate to:

manual handling techniques

standard operating procedures

personal protective equipment

safe materials handling

taking of rest breaks

ergonomic arrangement of workplaces

following marked walkways

safe storage of equipment

housekeeping

reporting accidents and incidents

environmental practices

Product faults may include

holes

foreign matter

crossed ends

loops in face, rough face

creasing

lines

marks

broken yarns

Sector

Textile Production

This unit contains employability skills.