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Undertake electronic fault finding on textile machinery

Undertake electronic fault finding on textile machinery

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTTX3018A
State Code
W7531
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/10/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
24/10/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to identify low voltage electronic faults on textile machinery including looms and other weaving related equipment, spinning, tufting, carding, knitting, sewing and finishing equipment. It includes the repair or replacement of the faulty component or to refer the repair on to other personnel.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine the cause of product fault or textile machinery breakdown
  • 1.1 Operator consulted on machine operation and condition prior to breakdown
  • 1.2 Visual check is made of textile machinery for any obvious damage or faulty components
  • 1.3 Documentation, including schematics relating to machine settings, operation and maintenance is interpreted, referenced and applied according to the needs of the task
  • 1.4 Appropriate test equipment is used to test circuits, sensors and other components to determine if fault is electronic in nature
  • 1.5 Faulty components are identified and isolated
2 Assess and repair wiring faults
  • 2.1 Wiring faults correctly isolated
  • 2.2 Replacement cables/wires correctly selected appropriately for size and insulation quality
  • 2.3 Wiring looms, terminals and connections prepared according to industry and enterprise requirements
  • 2.4 Wiring terminations are prepared and made correctly
  • 2.5 Circuit components are tested for correct operation in accordance with standard operating procedures
3 Remove, replace or adjust faulty electronic equipment components
  • 3.1 Faulty system components are dismantled according to manufacturer/site specifications and in
  • accordance with standard operating procedures
  • 3.2 Faulty component is assessed for repair or replacement repaired
  • 3.3 Component repaired if required or new replacement component installed
4 Check textile equipment for correct operation
  • 4.1 Equipment is operated to determine if working correctly
  • 4.2 Sample produced if required to determine that all sensors work and program instructions and product specification are followed
  • 4.3 Operator advised of any special requirements as a consequence of the repair
  • 4.4 Repair or replacement documented according to standard procedures
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.
Textile machinery may include
Textile machinery may include machines used for:
spinning
carding
tufting
winding
weaving
knitting
dyeing
sewing
finishing and packing
Test equipment
Textile equipment may include analogue and digital electronic measuring equipment, mechanical measuring equipment and gauges.
Product specifications may include
count
twist
ply
tension
weight
lubrication
twist direction
strength
pattern
colour
type of weave
type of knit
dimensions
Machine settings may include
electronic settings
automated setting
mechanical settings
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 to be considered
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
correctly interpret production specifications, schematics and manufacturer instructions
set and operate textile machinery safely and correctly
perform sample runs and analyse results
identify and make appropriate readjustments to electronic controls and systems
determine root cause of operational problems
solve operational problems
apply workplace health and safety policies in production operations
maintain accurate records

Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks
identifying improvements
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

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.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAU13 MSTTX3012 Identify and deal with mechanical and low voltage electrical faults in textile machinery Unit of competency