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Undertake fibre blending and feeding for nonwoven technical production processes

Undertake fibre blending and feeding for nonwoven technical production processes

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTTN2011B
State Code
W7494
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 undertake fibre blending and feeding for nonwoven technical production processes.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Check and identify raw fibres
  • 1.1 Production specifications are checked to identify fibres required for carding operation.
  • 1.2 Raw fibres are identified for compliance to fibre production specification.
  • 1.3 Checks are carried out as necessary to determine compliance with production requirements.
  • 1.4 Non-conforming or defective fibre batches are reported.
2 Blend fibres
  • 2.1 Fibres are selected and blended according to production specification.
  • 2.2 Additives are loaded where required.
  • 2.3 Fibres are correctly loaded into carding machine.
  • 2.4 Blending is conducted according to OH&S practices.
  • 2.5 Blending is monitored to ensure blending consistency and feed uniformity.
  • 2.6 Waste is sorted.
3 Complete records
  • 3.1 Production records or 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.
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Fibres include
natural and synthetic fibres
Fibre production specification may include
fibre types, including:
rayon
nylon
polyester
polypropylene
cotton
wool
cellulose
glass
fibre characteristics, including:
absorbency
abrasion resistance
modulus
web 'handle'
moisture absorption
chemical and temperature resistance
size (diameter)
fineness (decitex or denier)
fibre crimp
OH&S practices
OH&S 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
Waste may include
processed burr
contaminants
processed sweepings
non-conforming fibre materials
machine waste, e.g. grease, oil
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
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
check machine settings to meet production requirements
monitor and operate carding machine involving defined procedures and methods
make minor adjustments
check product samples against quality standards
load and unload products according production requirements
complete records accurately and completely
apply OH&S 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
- identifying improvements and avoiding damage
- using workplace practices
- using OH&S 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 OH&S 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
W6613 LMTTN2011A Undertake fibre blending and feeding for nonwoven technical production processes Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAU35 MSTTN2011 Undertake fibre blending and feeding for non-woven technical production processes Unit of competency