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Select dyes and develop dye specification and recipe for production

Select dyes and develop dye specification and recipe for production

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTTX4004
State Code
BAU09
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
030105 - Textile Making
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge associated with selecting, developing and testing dyes, chemicals and auxiliaries, and developing a dye specification and recipe for the production of textiles.This unit of competency applies to textile material and products for which product specifications are developed in the textile sector, including fibres, fabrics, yarns and finished products.Judgement may be required in planning and selecting appropriate processes or procedures for self and others.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 to develop dye specification and recipe
  • 2.1 Confirm specifications and/or sample of textile material product with originator and client
  • 2.2 Clarify and determine the end use and performance standards expected of finished product with appropriate personnel
  • 2.3 Analyse sample to determine type and composition using appropriate techniques, as required
3 Perform preliminary and final tests of dyes
  • 3.1 Select dyes and chemicals and auxiliaries with reference to specifications and or previous product dyeing references
  • 3.2 Identify expected textile production and reproduction processes based on preliminary dye selection, and advise appropriate personnel
  • 3.3 Determine preliminary dye selection for the sample of textile and trial the preliminary recipe and specifications
  • 3.4 Select sampling and testing techniques appropriate to evaluation of product during limited production run
  • 3.5 Perform final selection and evaluation of dyes
  • 3.6 Comply with environmental requirements and workplace procedures at all stages of the process
4 Confirm final dye specification and recipe
  • 4.1 Seek approval of colour specifications by originator or client prior to production run
  • 4.2 Test samples from bulk production run using appropriate techniques
  • 4.3 Analyse results and review, modify and re-test dye, as required
  • 4.4 Develop, check and file dye specification and recipe in accordance with workplace procedures and industry and quality standards
  • 4.5 Prepare reports and documentation
  • 4.6 Monitor dye specification and recipe to ensure continuity and repeatability of colour and test results
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7539 LMTTX4004A Select dyes and develop dye specification and recipe for production Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEY87 MSTAT4024 Select dyes and develop dye specifications and recipes Unit of competency