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Prepare dyes for textile production

Prepare dyes for textile production

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTTX3007
State Code
BAU18
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
030105 - Textile Making
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare dyes for use in textile production.The unit of competency applies to selecting and preparing dyes for dyeing textiles. Judgement may be required in planning and selecting appropriate processes or procedures for self and others.Work may include liaison with specialist technicians from within the workplace and from external suppliers.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Prepare for dye preparation
  • 2.1 Confirm specifications and/or sample of textile material or product with originator or client
  • 2.2 Clarify end use and performance standards expected of finished product with appropriate personnel
  • 2.3 Analyse sample to determine type and composition using appropriate techniques, as required
3 Perform preliminary selection and evaluation of dyes
  • 3.1 Select potential dyes, chemicals and auxiliaries according to specifications and/or previous product dyeing references
  • 3.2 Identify expected textile production or reproduction processes based on preliminary dye selection, and advise appropriate personnel
  • 3.3 Determine preliminary dye selection for the sample of textile
  • 3.4 Trial dye selections and specification or recipe using laboratory-based production facilities, and evaluate results against requirements of originator or client
  • 3.5 Review dye selection or recipe for colour matching and re-test, as required
  • 3.6 Seek approval of preliminary dye specification by originator or client before implementing limited production run
4 Test dyes and finalise specification or recipe
  • 4.1 Select appropriate sampling and testing techniques to evaluate product during limited production run
  • 4.2 Implement tests according to quality standards and workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Analyse results and review and retest preliminary dye selection/recipe, as required, to ensure colour matching and specifications are achieved
  • 4.4 Check dye selection against original client specifications and requirements and workplace production requirements
  • 4.5 Seek approval of colour specification by originator or client before implementing bulk production run and record process
  • 4.6 Apply environmental requirements and procedures concerned with waste, pollution, storage and recycling of materials at all stages of the process
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7520 LMTTX3007B Prepare dyes for textile production Unit of competency