Unit of competency Outline

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Use specialised machinery to support apparel and textile production

Use specialised machinery to support apparel and textile production

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTAT2007
State Code
OEZ60
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/07/2023
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
03/07/2023
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate machinery that supports basic assembly, production and finishing processes for textile products such as cutting, buttonholing, stud, fusing or gluing or backing machines. It does not include materials handling equipment, such as forklifts or specialised textile production machines for weaving, spinning, knitting, tufting, creeling or dyeing.This unit applies to work that may be repetitive and require a limited range of operations.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for operation
  • 1.1 Identify task requirements from work instructions
  • 1.2 Identify and comply with workplace health and safety requirements
  • 1.3 Prepare work area and check work against workplace specifications
  • 1.4 Follow workplace procedures for machine start-up and make required adjustments to suit work task
  • 1.5 Complete trial runs to check machine operation, accuracy and quality of finished work and report any problems to supervisor
2. Operate machine
  • 2.1 Operate machine in accordance with manufacturer recommendations
  • 2.2 Check machine during production and adjust to ensure optimum performance
  • 2.3 Perform routine checks and carry out minor maintenance in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Complete work
  • 3.1 Confirm that work complies with quality standards and specifications
  • 3.2 Identify and report any machine or production faults
  • 3.3 Process completed items for next operation or final finishing in accordance with specifications
  • 3.4 Report outcomes in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAX55 MSTCL2005 Use specialised machinery or processes to assist TCF production Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIZ0 MST20722 Certificate II in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles Qualification
BDG5 MST30316 Certificate III in Millinery Qualification