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Use specialised machinery to assist textile production

Use specialised machinery to assist textile production

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTTX2014B
State Code
W7509
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 use specialised machinery to assist in the production of textile products.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for specialised machine operation
  • 1.1 Work pieces or materials are laid out in sequence.
  • 1.2 Work area, bench or seating are set up or prepared according to OHS practices.
  • 1.3 Specialised machine is prepared and adjusted according to the specifications for the work.
  • 1.4 Problems are reported and recorded.
2 Operate specialised machine
  • 2.1 Specialised machine is operated.
  • 2.2 OHS practices are followed.
  • 2.3 Work is assessed for compliance with quality standards and production specifications.
  • 2.4 Specialised machine is checked during production and adjusted to ensure optimum performance.
3 Despatch completed work
  • 3.1 Production outputs are checked against quality standards.
  • 3.2 Any machine or product faults identified are reported and recorded.
  • 3.3 Outputs are directed to the next operation.
  • 3.4 Work documentation is completed as required.
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.
Specialist machine may include
stud machine
fusing or gluing or backing machine
labelling machine
bevelling machine
cutting machine
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
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:
check work against job specifications and workplace standards
prepare workstation and work before commencing operations
apply machine operation techniques
carry out minor machine maintenance according to workplace practices
understand and use workplace fault reporting practices
apply OHS practices in work operations
maintain accurate records

Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks according to instructions
working systematically with attention to detail
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
W6628 LMTTX2014A Use specialised machinery to assist textile production Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAX55 MSTCL2005 Use specialised machinery or processes to assist TCF production Unit of competency