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Identify fabric performance and handling requirements

Identify fabric performance and handling requirements

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTCL3001
State Code
BAX43
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
030107 - Garment Making
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to identify fabric performance and handling requirements. The unit of competency applies to fabrics used to produce garments and accessories and includes sourcing information from reference material and industry specialists, as well as conducting simple tests to identify fabric types and properties. Identification methods and tests covered by this unit are those where the procedure has already been determined and the range of outcomes established.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 Identify fabric performance characteristics
  • 2.1 Use identification methods to identify fabrics and component fibres
  • 2.2 Identify key performance characteristics of fabrics
  • 2.3 Conduct performance testing of fabrics
  • 2.4 Identify common problems and faults of fabrics
  • 2.5 Identify fabric quality using established quality indicators
3 Identify fabric handling requirements
  • 3.1 Use performance characteristics to describe appropriate uses of fabrics
  • 3.2 Identify fibre and fabric finishes and implications for handling
  • 3.3 Identify care requirements in handling fabrics and implications for production
4 Identify cleaning and labelling requirements
  • 4.1 Identify care and cleaning requirements of fabrics
  • 4.2 Identify labelling requirements according to current Australian Standards
  • 4.3 Record outcomes according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7167 LMTCL3001B Identify fabric performance and handling requirements Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEZ46 MSTGN3021 Match fabrics to performance and handling requirements Unit of competency