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Interpret and apply textile calculations and specifications

Interpret and apply textile calculations and specifications

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTTX4001
State Code
BAU12
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
030105 - Textile Making
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to interpret and apply calculations and specifications within a textile manufacturing environment.The unit of competency applies to calculations and specifications to ensure specified job requirements and standards of quality and design are met. Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Prepare to apply textile calculations and specifications
  • 2.1 Identify systems to document specifications
  • 2.2 Identify techniques for converting specifications across systems for textile production
  • 2.3 Interpret specifications applying to yarn analysis and fabric analysis
  • 2.4 Identify, interpret and apply terminology used in the textile production industry relating to raw materials, specifications and processing
  • 2.5 Interpret specifications to determine work requirements for textile operations
  • 2.6 Use appropriate information resources and search techniques to clarify specifications
3 Perform textile calculations
  • 3.1 Determine what calculations are required for specific production processes
  • 3.2 Identify and apply formulas used to convert specifications to desired format
  • 3.3 Identify and apply formulas and graphs appropriate for specified textile to calculate requirements for production
  • 3.4 Check and verify calculations
  • 3.5 Examine and validate deviations from expected outcomes with advice from appropriate information resources
4 Complete records
  • 4.1 Document calculation records to agreed standards
  • 4.2 Prepare documentation for testing or production processes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7536 LMTTX4001A Interpret and apply textile calculations and specifications Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEY88 MSTAT4023 Interpret textile information and make production calculations Unit of competency