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Identify cotton characteristics
Identify cotton characteristics
Unit of competency
National Code
LMTCG2001A
LMTCG2001A
State Code
W7142
W7142
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/10/2014
Original Release Date
16/07/2011
Nominal Hours
50
Field of Education
030105 - Textile Making
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to identify the cotton characteristics necessary to assist in the ginning of seed cotton.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify basic features of seed cotton modules
- 1.1 Typical trash found in modules of seed cotton is identified
- 1.2 Inferior module covers or covering is identified and rectified where required
- 1.3 Module records regarding date of receival, moisture content at receival, location of module in module yard and grower details are accessed
2. Recognise parts of cotton bolls
- 2.1 Mature and immature cotton bolls can be identified
- 2.2 Cotton seed and lint are identified
- 2.3 Short fibres and long fibres are identified
3. Recognise key cotton characteristics necessary to maximise cotton value
- 3.1 Ginning as a process of moisture, seed and trash removal is understood
- 3.2 Need to protect ginned and seed cotton from rain and dust and other contamination is understood
- 3.3 Importance of maintaining fibre length, strength and colour is understood
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.
Seed cotton
cotton where the seed has not been removed from the cotton boll through the ginning process.
Trash includes:
cotton bark and branch
cotton leaves or parts of leaves
other natural contaminants, such as grass and non-cotton leaves and branches
insects
man-made contaminants such as grease, rope, twine, plastic etc.
Cotton bolls
segmented pods that contain the seeds from which the cotton fibres (lint) will grow.
The cotton boll can be unopened (immature) or opened with seed and cotton fibre visible.
Lint
cotton fibres that grow from the cotton seed. Fibres are unicellular (one cell) hairs that develop in cells in the outer skin of the seed coat.
Short fibres
fibres that remain attached to the seed and are also known as the fuzz or linters.
Long fibres
fibres that remain after the seed is removed during ginning and which form the fibres used for spinning.
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.
Seed cotton
cotton where the seed has not been removed from the cotton boll through the ginning process.
Trash includes:
cotton bark and branch
cotton leaves or parts of leaves
other natural contaminants, such as grass and non-cotton leaves and branches
insects
man-made contaminants such as grease, rope, twine, plastic etc.
Cotton bolls
segmented pods that contain the seeds from which the cotton fibres (lint) will grow.
The cotton boll can be unopened (immature) or opened with seed and cotton fibre visible.
Lint
cotton fibres that grow from the cotton seed. Fibres are unicellular (one cell) hairs that develop in cells in the outer skin of the seed coat.
Short fibres
fibres that remain attached to the seed and are also known as the fuzz or linters.
Long fibres
fibres that remain after the seed is removed during ginning and which form the fibres used for spinning.
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 and identify seed and ginned cotton
check for and identify trash
access records
protect cotton from contamination both in the module yard and in the gin
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 and 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.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
check and identify seed and ginned cotton
check for and identify trash
access records
protect cotton from contamination both in the module yard and in the gin
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 and 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.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXP85 | LMTPRLG03AA | Cut by machine - 1 | Unit of competency |
| AXP86 | LMTPRLG03BA | Cut by machine - 2 | Unit of competency |
| AXP87 | LMTPRLG03CA | Cut by machine - 3 | Unit of competency |
