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Perform tufting operations

Perform tufting operations

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTTX2004B
State Code
W7499
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/10/2014
Field of Education
030105 - Textile Making
Original Release Date
24/10/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to prepare, operate and monitor a tufting loom.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Set up and load tufting loom
  • 1.1 Specifications are checked to identify requirements for production.
  • 1.2 Loom settings are checked to meet product requirements.
  • 1.3 Tufting yarns are identified, checked and joined into the loom according to manufacturer specifications.
  • 1.4 Non-conforming materials are reported.
  • 1.5 Area around loom is kept clean during setting and loading.
2 Operate and monitor tufting loom
  • 2.1 Tufting loom is started and stopped according to manufacturer requirements.
  • 2.2 Loom is monitored to ensure correct operation.
  • 2.3 Waste is sorted.
  • 2.4 Loom is cleaned when required.
  • 2.5 Minor product process and machine faults are identified and corrected where necessary to meet specified requirements and are reported.
  • 2.6 Major machine faults are reported.
3 Check product quality
  • 3.1 Product is checked against quality standards.
  • 3.2 Product is assessed for faults and non-conformances.
  • 3.3 Product faults are rectified or reported.
4 Complete tufting process
  • 4.1 Product is unloaded or removed according to manufacturer specifications and OHS practices.
  • 4.2 Product is despatched to next process.
  • 4.3 Cleaning of area is completed to ensure work environment is maintained in a safe and productive manner.
  • 4.4 Production records and other documentation are accurately completed.
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.
Set up and load machine may include
creeling or beaming
primary backing
backing type and specifications
yarn type and specifications
Product requirements may include
level loop
cut pile
cut and pile
loop pile
colour
pattern
size
stitch rate
tension
hard twist pile
blends
frieze (textured/bulk)
Saxony (plush)
Berber (thick yarns)
sisal/cord (textured)
Tufting yarns may include
wool
nylon
acrylic
polypropylene
polyester
Joined may include
splicing
weavers knot
double weavers knot
Faults may include
holes
j-cutting
low-cut yarn
incorrect yarn height
foreign matter
creasing of primary backing or carpet
lines in carpet
marks
broken looper
choppy face
blocked creel tubes
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
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 machine settings to meet production requirements
monitor tufting machine according to defined procedures and methods
make minor adjustments
check product against quality standards
load and unload products
complete records accurately and completely
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.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
E1916 LMTPRTX01BA Operate machines for production - 2 Unit of competency
W6618 LMTTX2004A Perform tufting operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAU29 MSTTX2008 Operate a machine for complex production operations Unit of competency