Unit of competency Outline
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Work in the Textiles, Clothing and Footwear industry
Work in the Textiles, Clothing and Footwear industry
Unit of competency
National Code
LMTGN2003B
LMTGN2003B
State Code
W7305
W7305
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/10/2014
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
24/10/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to identify key production processes within a textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) sector.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify key industry representatives
- 1.1 Relevant TCFsectors are identified.
- 1.2 Industry representatives and their roles are identified.
2 Identify relevant legislation and guidelines
- 2.1 Relevant legislation and guidelines common to employment within TCF sector are identified.
- 2.2 Rights, responsibilities and legal obligations are identified.
- 2.3 Concepts of product quality in workplace are identified.
- 2.4 Employability skills for workplace production are identified.
3 Identify production processes and supply chains
- 3.1 Workplace materials are identified.
- 3.2 Workplace production processes for converting materials into products are identified.
- 3.3 Workplace supply chains for products are identified.
4 Describe workplace processes
- 4.1 Workplace practices are identified.
- 4.2 Key activities of workplace are described.
- 4.3 Key personnel and their roles are identified.
- 4.4 OHS practices are identified.
- 4.5 Workplace areas or departments and their role in the production process are identified.
5 Learn skills for productive work
- 5.1 Required skills for current work role are identified.
- 5.2 Skill limitations are identified.
- 5.3 Opportunities for further skill development are identified.
- 5.4 Plan for learning required skills is developed with or accepted from the supervisor.
- 5.5 Learning and development activities are participated in.
6 Manage own work
- 6.1 Responsibility is taken for own work tasks and role.
- 6.2 Initiative is used to articulate ideas and suggestions for improvements in own work processes
- 6.3 Problem-solving strategies are used to address problems, inconsistencies or concerns when fulfilling work role
- 6.4 Own work is monitored against workplace standards and areas for improvement identified and acted upon
- 6.5 Work effectively and cooperatively with others in work team.
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.
Relevant TCF sectors may include:
Relevant sectors are those which relate to overlap or are part of the supply chain to the workplace and may include:
textile production
early stage wool processing
cotton ginning
textile fabrication
clothing production
millinery
footwear production
footwear repair
leather production
laundry operations
dry cleaning operations
TCF mechanic/technician
medical grade footwear
technical textiles and non-wovens
fashion design and technology
Industry representatives may include:
industry associations
unions
relevant legislative bodies governing OHS, environmental protection, anti-discrimination
Legislation and guidelines may include:
OHS
anti-discrimination
equal employment opportunities
workplace diversity
freedom of information
environmental guidelines
industrial relations awards
Australian Standards
Concepts of product quality include:
consistency in quality
producing to specification, including time requirements
meeting customer requirements
Employability skills include:
ability to work in teams
ability to solve problems
ability to communicate in the workplace
using initiative and enterprise
using technology
ability to plan and organise
ability to manage self
ability to learn work-related skills and knowledge
Materials include:
natural and synthetic fibres and fabrics
animal hides
components such as buttons and zips
Supply chains includes:
concept of product flow from raw materials to production, distribution, marketing and sale
customers and suppliers
Key personnel may include:
supervisor or team leader
production staff and operators
management and specialist support staff
unions or industry associations or representatives
OHS representatives
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
Problem solving strategies may include:
asking questions
reporting or referring to appropriate personnel
asking for help or support
referring to standard operating procedures
consideration of options
accessing information
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.
Relevant TCF sectors may include:
Relevant sectors are those which relate to overlap or are part of the supply chain to the workplace and may include:
textile production
early stage wool processing
cotton ginning
textile fabrication
clothing production
millinery
footwear production
footwear repair
leather production
laundry operations
dry cleaning operations
TCF mechanic/technician
medical grade footwear
technical textiles and non-wovens
fashion design and technology
Industry representatives may include:
industry associations
unions
relevant legislative bodies governing OHS, environmental protection, anti-discrimination
Legislation and guidelines may include:
OHS
anti-discrimination
equal employment opportunities
workplace diversity
freedom of information
environmental guidelines
industrial relations awards
Australian Standards
Concepts of product quality include:
consistency in quality
producing to specification, including time requirements
meeting customer requirements
Employability skills include:
ability to work in teams
ability to solve problems
ability to communicate in the workplace
using initiative and enterprise
using technology
ability to plan and organise
ability to manage self
ability to learn work-related skills and knowledge
Materials include:
natural and synthetic fibres and fabrics
animal hides
components such as buttons and zips
Supply chains includes:
concept of product flow from raw materials to production, distribution, marketing and sale
customers and suppliers
Key personnel may include:
supervisor or team leader
production staff and operators
management and specialist support staff
unions or industry associations or representatives
OHS representatives
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
Problem solving strategies may include:
asking questions
reporting or referring to appropriate personnel
asking for help or support
referring to standard operating procedures
consideration of options
accessing information
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:
recognise key industry sectors
identify workplace practices and processes
describe concepts of supply chains
describe concepts of quality
identify relevant legislation
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. Plant visit or work placement is required.
Critical aspects of evidence
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
recognise key industry sectors
identify workplace practices and processes
describe concepts of supply chains
describe concepts of quality
identify relevant legislation
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. Plant visit or work placement is required.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W6582 | LMTGN2003A | Work in the Textiles, Clothing and Footwear industry | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAW06 | MSTGN2003 | Work in the TCF industry | Unit of competency |