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Perform routine textile testing and analyse results

Perform routine textile testing and analyse results

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTTX4003
State Code
BAU10
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
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to undertake routine tests on textile materials and interpret test results accurately.This unit of competency applies to testing textile materials to determine a range of outcomes such as fibre mass, shrinkage, length, density, abrasion, strength, colour performance, finish and other quality standards. Tests are undertaken and analysed in accordance with predetermined industry or enterprise test practices and 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 to perform routine textile testing
  • 2.1 Obtain specifications applying to textiles, fibres, yarns or fabrics from work sheets or documentation
  • 2.2 Identify routine tests for textiles, fibres, yarns or fabrics and reasons for tests
  • 2.3 Determine testing requirements for textiles, fibres, yarns or fabrics and select test methods
  • 2.4 Determine materials, processes, equipment and timelines appropriate to the test requirements
  • 2.5 Clarify testing requirements or specifications as required using appropriate information resources
3 Undertake textile tests
  • 3.1 Prepare and calibrate materials, tools and equipment required to conduct test, and prepare materials for testing
  • 3.2 Check test environment meets specifications and undertake test in accordance with testing requirements and workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Record test procedures and outcomes using standard recording procedures
  • 3.4 Identify and record all deviations from standard test procedures or report deviations to appropriate personnel
4 Analyse test results and complete procedures
  • 4.1 Interpret and assess test results against industry and design specifications
  • 4.2 Check and validate deviations in test results, record and report deviations using standard procedures
  • 4.3 Check inconsistent test results for compliance with test specifications, and conduct tests again, as required
  • 4.4 Record test results and clean test equipment and work area according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7538 LMTTX4003A Perform routine textile testing and analyse results Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEZ02 MSTGN4027 Perform routine textile testing and analyse results Unit of competency