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Undertake carding operations

Undertake carding operations

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTTX2019B
State Code
W7514
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 carding operations to process fibres for spinning operations or non-woven web forming operations
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Set up machine and load fibres
  • 1.1 Production specifications are checked to identify requirements for carding.
  • 1.2 Raw fibres are received and set up for loading into feed sheet.
  • 1.3 Carding machine is set for operation.
  • 1.4 Non-conforming materials are reported.
  • 1.5 Area around machine is cleaned during and on completion of setting and loading.
2 Operate and monitor carding machine
  • 2.1 Carding machine is started and stopped according to manufacturer requirements and OHS practices.
  • 2.2 Machine and equipment is monitored to ensure correct operation.
  • 2.3 Blending is monitored to ensure blending consistency and feed uniformity.
  • 2.4 Carding operation is monitored to ensure correct feed rate and quality of web offtake.
  • 2.5 Waste is sorted.
  • 2.6 Environmental requirements and procedures concerned with waste, pollution and recycling of materials are correctly applied at all stages of the process.
  • 2.7 Minor product process and machine faults are identified and corrected where necessary to meet specified requirements.
  • 2.8 Major machine faults are reported.
3 Remove carded fibres from machine
  • 3.1 Carded fibres are checked against quality standards.
  • 3.2 Carded fibres are unloaded or removed according to manufacturer specifications and workplace practices.
  • 3.3 Carded fibres are sent for despatch or further processing.
  • 3.4 Area is cleaned to ensure work environment is maintained in a safe and productive manner.
4 Complete records
  • 4.1 Production records and 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.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
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
Machine and equipment may include
burr handling systems
air filtration equipment
carding machine
doffer waste system
blending systems
compressed air
Waste may include
processed burr
contaminants
processed sweepings
machine waste
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
operate and monitor carding machine involving defined procedures and methods
make minor adjustments
check product samples against standards
load and unload products according to workplace practices and production requirements
complete records accurately and completely
apply OHS 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 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
W6590 LMTGN2011A Undertake carding operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAU26 MSTTX2006 Undertake carding operations Unit of competency