Elements and Performance Criteria

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.

Production processes may include
machines and equipment used in the various sectors of the textile production industry, including looms, dyeing tanks and equipment, spinning equipment, conveyors, fabric printing equipment, extruders, web laying machines, knitting machines, controllers

Issues which may affect production outcomes may relate to
staffing
machinery
materials
schedules
maintenance requirements

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

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:

organise machine operations, staff and production processes
communicate with other employees and external personnel such as suppliers, contractors, etc.
implement appropriate ways of correcting non-compliance and inefficiencies
apply techniques to monitor production work
provide technical support
apply OH&S practices in work operations
check production outputs against specifications
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
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.

Underpinning knowledge

Demonstrates knowledge of:

production and workflow system in the workplace
factors and constraints that impact on effective workflow
ways of controlling factors and constraints
efficient operation of all textile production machines and processes within area of supervision
machinery maintenance requirements
quality assurance standards and procedures
quality standards and practices
OH&S practices, including hazard identification and control measures
workplace practices
recording and reporting practices

Underpinning skills

Demonstrates skills to:

schedule and prioritise resources (machines, staff, materials and production processes)
clarify and communicate tasks, roles and responsibilities
allocate work for operators/team members
identify and report problems with workflow
solve problems
read, interpret and follow information on work specifications, standard operating procedures and work instructions, and other reference material
maintain accurate records
communicate within the workplace
sequence operations
meet specifications
clarify and check task-related information
carry out work according to OH&S practices

Communicating ideas and information
Technical knowledge is communicated with operators. (3)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Documentation is reviewed at each process outcome. (3)

Planning and organising activities
Staff are allocated to meet production requirements. (3)

Working with others and in teams
Relations with team members are positive and supportive. (3)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Resource allocation is anticipated and accommodated. (3)

Solving problems
Technical and product quality problems raised by operators are resolved. (3)

Using technology
Textile production machinery within work area is used efficiently and safely. (3)