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Participate in product engineering

Participate in product engineering

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTGN4002
State Code
BAV85
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to participate in product engineering in a textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) enterprise.This unit of competency applies to product engineering in any TCF sector where judgement may be required in planning and selecting appropriate processes or procedures for self and others. Work may be conducted in a variety of environments, including operational workplace activities, restricted space, and hazardous, controlled or exposed conditions.Product engineering may occur in relation to repetitive production runs, short runs and quick changes and can relate to products including fabrics, fibres, yarns, design varieties, weaves, dyes and finishes.This unit of competency is applicable to all sectors of the TCF industry.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under direct supervision. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Prepare for production
  • 2.1 Examine structure of sample material or product from identified TCF sector to confirm structure
  • 2.2 Document detail of structure or composition, where required, to assist in production planning
  • 2.3 Evaluate material or product structure to identify options for production
3 Plan method of production
  • 3.1 Assess options to determine most effective and efficient method of production, to ensure highest quality and yield from raw materials, and ease of production
  • 3.2 Document options and recommendations in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Examine existing resources, machines, production techniques and scheduling arrangements in relation to the production requirements
  • 3.4 Identify and document any potential requirements for change in accordance with workplace procedures
4 Prepare cost estimates and maintain records
  • 4.1 Identify material requirements and economical batch sizes
  • 4.2 Identify labour hours, times and other statistics required and make cost estimates
  • 4.3 Determine available machine hours and make estimates, where required
  • 4.4 Estimate and document overall costs in accordance with workplace practices
  • 4.5 Maintain production planning records and prepare reports, where necessary, in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7322 LMTGN4002A Participate in product engineering Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEZ41 MSTGN4017 Participate in product engineering Unit of competency