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Participate in product engineering

Participate in product engineering

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTGN4017
State Code
OEZ41
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
030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
03/07/2023
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess materials, plan method of production and make production cost estimates for textile products. This process may occur in relation to repetitive production runs, short runs and quick changes and can relate to a broad range of products including fabrics, fibres, yarns, design varieties, weaves, dyes and finishes.This unit applies to individuals working in any textiles, clothing and footwear sector where judgement is required in planning and selecting processes for self and others to achieve production outcomes. 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. Assess materials
  • 1.1 Identify and follow work health and safety requirements for materials being assessed
  • 1.2 Examine sample materials and confirm structure based on properties identified
  • 1.3 Identify and review available information about materials to establish their sustainability and suitability for use
  • 1.4 Accurately document details of structure or composition to inform production planning
2. Plan method of production
  • 2.1 Evaluate outcomes of material assessment and identify options for efficient and effective production
  • 2.2 Examine existing resources, machines, production techniques and scheduling arrangements in relation to the production requirements
  • 2.3 Identify potential requirements for production change in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Document options and recommendations in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Prepare cost estimates and maintain records
  • 3.1 Identify material requirements and economical batch sizes
  • 3.2 Identify labour and machine hours and other statistics required to develop estimates
  • 3.3 Estimate and document all costs in accordance with workplace practices
  • 3.4 Maintain production planning records and prepare reports in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAV85 MSTGN4002 Participate in product engineering Unit of competency