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Undertake carding operations

Undertake carding operations

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTTX2006
State Code
BAU26
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
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
030105 - Textile Making
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to undertake carding operations to process fibres for spinning operations or non-woven web forming operations.The unit of competency applies to the preparation, operation, monitoring and adjusting of carding machines and equipment used to process fibres. Fibres may be natural or synthetic to be used in woven, knitted, tufted and non-woven products.Work is conducted according to defined procedures. Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.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 carding
  • 2.1 Check production specifications to identify requirements for carding
  • 2.2 Receive fibres and set up for loading into feed sheet
  • 2.3 Set carding machine for operation and clean area around machine during and on completion of setting and loading
  • 2.4 Report non-conforming materials
3 Operate and monitor carding machine
  • 3.1 Start and stop carding machine according to manufacturer requirements and monitor to ensure correct operation and workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Monitor blending to ensure blending consistency and feed uniformity
  • 3.3 Monitor carding operation to ensure correct feed rate and quality of web offtake
  • 3.4 Sort waste and apply environmental requirements
  • 3.5 Identify and correct minor faults, where necessary, to meet specified requirements, and report major machine faults
4 Complete carding operations
  • 4.1 Check carded fibres against quality standards
  • 4.2 Unload or remove carded fibres according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Send carded fibres for despatch or further processing.
  • 4.4 Clean and maintain work environment according to workplace procedures
  • 4.5 Complete production records and other documentation, as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7514 LMTTX2019B Undertake carding operations Unit of competency