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Apply finishing processes to textile production

Apply finishing processes to textile production

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTTX2008B
State Code
W7503
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
030105 - Textile Making
Original Release Date
24/10/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to conduct final finishing processes to textile production.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Set up and load finishing machine or equipment
  • 1.1 Finishing processes required for textile product are confirmed.
  • 1.2 Textile product is checked for quality and conformity to specifications.
  • 1.3 Non-conforming materials are reported.
  • 1.4 Textile product is loaded into finishing machine or prepared for manual finishing.
2 Operate and monitor finishing machines or equipment
  • 2.1 Finishing process is undertaken according to workplace and OHS practices.
  • 2.2 Process is monitored to ensure product specifications and quality standards are achieved.
  • 2.3 Product is checked during and on completion of finishing process.
  • 2.4 Product faults are identified.
  • 2.5 Environmental requirements and procedures concerned with waste, pollution and recycling of materials are correctly applied at all stages of the process.
  • 2.6 Minor product process and machine faults are identified and corrected where necessary to meet specified requirements and are reported.
  • 2.7 Major machine or product faults are reported.
3 Remove product and despatch
  • 3.1 Product is checked against quality standards.
  • 3.2 Product is unloaded or removed from finishing area according to specifications.
  • 3.3 Product is despatched.
  • 3.4 Cleaning of area is completed to ensure work environment is maintained in a safe and productive manner.
4 Complete records
  • 4.1 Production records and other documentation are accurately completed.
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.
Finishing process may include
bevelling
brushing
coating
cropping
crushing
cutting
decatising
decoclaving
fire retardant treatment
laminating
mending
milling
padding
pressing
printing
raising
rolling
scouring
shearing
singeing
stabilising
tumbling
washing
Textile product may include
woven or knitted fabric
woven or knitted carpet
non-woven textile product
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
Faults may include
holes
creases and folds
marks
impressions
inconsistent coverage
broken or pulled yarns
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:
check machine settings to meet production requirements
operate and monitor one type of machine involving defined procedures and methods
make minor adjustments
check product against quality standards
load and unload products according to workplace practices and production requirements
complete records accurately and completely
apply OHS practices in work operations

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
W6622 LMTTX2008A Apply finishing processes to textile production Unit of competency
AXQ02 LMTPRTX01AA Operate machines for production - 1 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAU29 MSTTX2008 Operate a machine for complex production operations Unit of competency