Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Identification methods may include:
Identification means identifying fabrics according to physical properties and features and other characteristics determined by clients or markets. Methods of identification include:
checking of specifications and manuals
consultation with specialists
visual inspection
tactile analysis
acetone
burn test
Fibres may include:
natural fibres such as cotton, wool, silk, linen
man-made such as rayon and acetate
synthetic such as nylon and polyester
Fabrics may include:
Fabrics include natural and synthetic single yarn fabrics and blends and can include:
knitted fabrics including weft knits and warp knits
woven fabrics including plain, twill, satin, dobby, jacquard and pile
non-woven fabrics such as felts, nets, braids, bonded and composite
emerging smart fabrics
Performance characteristics may include:
stretch
abrasion
wearability
absorbency
durability
elasticity
heat sensitivity
shrink resistance
ease of care
drape quality
colour fastness
strength
Performance testing
Performance tests for this unit are those where the test procedure has already been determined and the acceptable range of outcomes is established. Tests may include:
light
heat
chemical reaction
absorbency
abrasion
pill
wash
fabric finish
Quality indicators include:
straight grain
even or uneven weave
slippage
length of fibres
pilling
even print or dye colour
print alignment or sizing
fabric resilience
workability
wash testing
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
Finishes may include but are not limited to:
crease resistance
fire retardency
waterproofing or water resistance
colouration for structural or applied design such as printing or dyeing
surface finishes for aesthetics, stability or serviceability
interlacing and interlooping
Handling fabrics may include:
cutting
dyeing
printing
pressing
lining
assembling
sewing
packaging and storage
Implications for production may include:
sewing requirements such as needle size and type, machine type, thread type
binding, joining, fusing requirements
lining, reinforcement
seam types
Care and cleaning may include:
dry cleaning
hand washing
washing
drying
ironing
special requirements, eg hanging
bleaching

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:
identify fibres and fabrics
determine fabric performance
handle fabrics
identify care and cleaning of fabrics

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.