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Handle and prepare chemicals, dyes and other substances used in textile production

Handle and prepare chemicals, dyes and other substances used in textile production

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTTX2015B
State Code
W7510
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 knowledge and skills to handle and prepare chemicals, dyes and other substances used in textile production.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify storage procedures for substances
  • 1.1 Location and storage conditions for substances are identified.
  • 1.2 Storage and access documentation requirements are identified.
  • 1.3 Workplace practices for accessing stored substances are identified.
  • 1.4 Housekeeping requirements for stored substances are identified.
2 Identify hazards and risk control measures associated with substances
  • 2.1 Hazards associated with the handling and uses of substances used in the workplace are identified.
  • 2.2 Emergency procedures for workplace are identified.
  • 2.3 Risk control measures associated with substances are identified.
  • 2.4 Personal protective equipment to be used when working with substances is identified.
  • 2.5 Special handling procedures for substances are identified.
3 Prepare substances
  • 3.1 Substances required for production processes are identified.
  • 3.2 Specifications for required substances are identified.
  • 3.3 Mixing or preparing procedures are confirmed.
  • 3.4 Substances are prepared according to OHS practices.
  • 3.5 Substances are directed to next process.
  • 3.6 Spillages or incidents are reported to appropriate personnel.
4 Store substances
  • 4.1 Substances are stored according to storage requirements.
  • 4.2 Required documentation is completed.
  • 4.3 Spillages are cleared according to workplace practices and housekeeping requirements 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.
Substances may include
dyes
chemicals
cleaning agents
solvents
substances used in the preparation of yarns or textile products for production processes
other liquid or particle additives used in textile production
Storage conditions may include
temperature
security
labelling
organisation
containers used
Hazards may include
exposure to chemicals, other harmful substances, machinery and equipment including:
chemicals, dangerous or other hazardous substances
load shifting equipment such as overhead cranes, forklifts
production machinery and equipment
inflammable materials and fire hazards
manual handling of materials and equipment
waste management and disposal
extremes in weather conditions
variations in lighting levels
a range of floor surfaces
water hazards
accidents
traffic flow, vehicle and equipment operation
a range of storage areas
Risk control measures may include
isolation procedures
guards and safety devices
traffic and pedestrian flow regulation
inspections
housekeeping
Personal protective equipment may include
goggles or face shields
respirators
air-supplied or self-contained helmets
safety boots, gloves and appropriate clothes/garments
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
workplace personnel
supervisors
OHS representatives
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:
recognise and report hazards to designated personnel
accurately follow workplace procedures relevant to handling and preparing substances in the workplace
communicate about hazards and risks in the workplace.

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 independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W6629 LMTTX2015A Handle and prepare chemicals, dyes and other substances used in textile production Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAV97 MSTGN2012 Work safely with chemicals in TCF operations Unit of competency