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Identify and correct weaving process faults

Identify and correct weaving process faults

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTTX3020A
State Code
W7533
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 and correct product and weaving loom faults.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Gather relevant information
  • 1.1 Pattern and production requirements are checked
  • 1.2 Weaving operator is consulted on loom operation and on any operator identified faults
  • 1.3 Loom operation and woven product is observed for faults
2 Recognise and correct weaving faults
  • 2.1 Weft faults are identified
  • 2.2 Warp faults are identified
  • 2.3 Selvedge faults are identified
  • 2.4 General faults including incorrect creeling and other set up faults are identified
  • 2.5 Cause of fault is determined and action taken in accordance with OHS practices
  • 2.6 Any changes needed to be made in loom operation by the weaving operator are explained
3 Maintain records
  • 3.1 Records are maintained and reports prepared, where necessary
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.
Looms may include
any machine typically used in the weaving sector concerned
microprocessor or computer controlled machines
both production and facility equipment used in the enterprise
Weaving faults may include
weft faults such as:
broken picks
missing picks
tight picks
warp faults such as:
wrong draft
wrong dent
wrong reed
ends missing
tight ends
wrong yarn
wrong counts
breaking yarn ends
crossed ends and ends holding down
cords breaking
beam going slack and tight
ends jumping over sley
end smash
shuttle cord breaking
jute breaking or missing shuttle
jute looping on selvedge
jutes slipping over divider bars
gaps in selvedge
poor selvedge
pulling in on selvedge
dragging, lifting
knife marks
tooth off comb
wool on back
full outs
short rows
frames falling out
crossing spools
wrong spools
threading rip backs
chain out of horse shoe
broken horse shoe
rollers off chain
loops in face, rough face
carpet around roller
Causes of faults may include
poor threading
dirty or oily marks
jute missing shuttle
shuttle cord cutting
jute cutting
narrow selvedges
selvedges looping
selvedges wide
warp ends breaking out
smashing of warps
cloth working forward
short rows
dirty back and trapped yarn on surface
spools falling out of chain
spools coming short
wide shot or open weave
OHS practices
OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:
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
other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise
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:
identify and correct textile related weaving faults
apply problem solving techniques to resolve faults efficiently and effectively
apply workplace health and safety policies in work 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 should be assessed in conjunction withLMTTX3003B Set up and operate weaving looms for production
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAU14 MSTTX3011 Set up, adjust and monitor a machine for TCF production Unit of competency