The unit applies to ensuring that textile production outcomes are consistent with job specifications, identifying performance parameters, solving problems and conducting checks of performance efficiency.

This unit is focused on monitoring of a process and complements the machine monitoring skill covered by LMTTX3006A Ensure efficient operation of textile machines.

The unit involves working with discretion, judgement, and initiative on the job either individually or in a team environment and may include liaison with specialist technicians including textile mechanics or technicians and production supervisors.

Enterprises covered by this unit will process natural or synthetic source fibres, yarns or textile materials. Production processes covered include but are not limited to carding, spinning, knitting, tufting, weaving, finishing, dyeing and non-woven production processes.

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

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 skills in planning and organising, initiative and enterprise and problem solving in order to monitor production processes and determine the cause of production problems. Teamwork and communication skills are required to gather necessary information. Self management and learning skills are applied in reviewing own process to ensure outcomes are efficient and safe and optimise production outcomes.

Prerequisites

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Monitor process to ensure outcomes are consistent with job specifications

1.1 Job specifications are checked for requirements including quantity, quality, colour and pattern.

1.2 Performance parameters are identified to the extent required to be able to report known or suspected problems.

1.3 Production processes are monitored to ensure consistency with specified outcomes.

1.4 Job records and other documentation are maintained.

1.5 Monitoring is conducted according to OHS practices.

2 Identify problems with operation of textile production process

2.1 Problems are identified and categorised as machine and process faults.

2.2 Operating manuals and documentation are referred to.

3 Determine problem cause and solution

3.1 Possible causes of problem are determined.

3.2 Further information is gathered to confirm and eliminate possible causes.

3.3 Appropriate personnel are consulted to confirm causes.

3.4 Immediate solution is determined and trialled or implemented.

3.5 Permanent solution is determined in consultation with appropriate personnel.

4 Conduct regular checks of performance efficiency

4.1 Regular checks of process operation are undertaken and results assessed against job specifications.

4.2 Results of checks are recorded.

4.3 Opportunities for process improvements are identified and communicated.

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

Demonstrates knowledge of:

textile production processes used in an enterprise

range of problems and their solutions associated with textile production operations

quality standards and practices

OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to:

identify faults and problems

determine solutions

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:

identify the major processes to be monitored at work location, eg creeling, weaving, finishing

identify manufacturing system and quality requirements to be monitored

identify major faults and out of specification performance

address faults or problems

conduct regular performance checks

Consistency in performance

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:

organising work

completing tasks according to instructions

working systematically with attention to detail

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 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.

Job specifications may include

customer orders

pattern diagrams

colour charts

simple formulae

written and verbal instructions

drawings

Performance parameters may include

processing time

acceptable error rate

wastage

noise

vibration

Production processes may include

carding

spinning

sizing

winding

weaving

tufting

knitting

dyeing

finishing

non-woven textile production process

any special production systems of manufacturing practice, including:

just in time movement between departments and suppliers or customers

special housekeeping practices, including 5S

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

Appropriate personnel may include

internal technical specialists

supervisors

equipment manufacturer service personnel

Immediate solution means

A solution to the problem that will control immediate undesirable impacts, but which may not eliminate the root cause of the problem.

Permanent solution means

A solution to the problem that will eliminate the root cause of the problem.

Sector

Textile Production

This unit contains employability skills.