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Conduct technical textile mechanical finishing processes

Conduct technical textile mechanical finishing processes

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTTN2007B
State Code
W7490
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2011
View on TGA
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 conduct technical textile mechanical finishing processes.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for mechanical finishing processes
  • 1.1 Appropriate checks are made to ensure that textile fabric or web is ready for mechanical finishing processes.
  • 1.2 Appropriate pre finishing tests are conducted if required.
  • 1.3 Work area is prepared according to OHS practices.
  • 1.4 Specialised machine is prepared and adjusted according to product finishing specifications required for work.
  • 1.5 Problems are reported and recorded.
2 Operate mechanical finishing machines
  • 2.1 Mechanical finishing machines are operated.
  • 2.2 OHS practices are followed.
  • 2.3 Mechanical finishing machines are checked during operation and adjusted to ensure optimum performance.
  • 2.4 Any machine or product faults identified are reported and recorded.
  • 2.5 Technical textile is assessed for compliance with quality standards and product finishing specifications.
3 Despatch completed work
  • 3.1 Technical textile production is checked against quality standards and job requirements.
  • 3.2 Appropriate tests and sampling are conducted if required.
  • 3.3 Technical textile production is directed to 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.
Mechanical finishing processes may include
heat setting
scouring
calendering
singeing
impregnation
raising
cropping
compressive shrinkage
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
Technical textile
Technical textiles are textile products that have been manufactured for special technical performance and applications. A clothing, carpet or furnishing textile product is generally not regarded as a technical textile unless a specific technical feature beyond what is normally found in clothing, carpet or furnishing has been added. An example would be special fire retardant clothing.
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:
safely set up and operate technical textile mechanical finishing machines
identify machine or process faults
follow job specifications and orders

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
W6609 LMTTN2007A Conduct technical textile mechanical finishing processes Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAU39 MSTTN2007 Conduct technical textile mechanical finishing processes Unit of competency