Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Criteria may include:
scope of research
required documentation
required research verification
research methodologies
timing
commercial constraints or requirements
Fashion textiles may include:
natural fibres such as cotton, wool, silk, linen
synthetic fibres such as polyamide and polyester, acrylic, lycra, rayon, acetate
natural and synthetic single-yarn fabrics and blends, including:
knitted fabrics such as weft knits and warp knits
woven fabrics such as plain, twill, satin, dobby, jacquard and pile
non-woven fabrics such as felts, nets, braids, bonded and composite
emerging smart fabrics
raw materials
new and emerging textiles
yarn
Qualities may include:
firmness
softness
hand
weight
grain or gauge
drape
porosity
covering power
count
light penetration
Performance characteristics may include:
stretch
abrasion
wearability
absorbency
durability
elasticity
heat sensitivity
shrink resistance
ease of care
drape quality
colour fastness
strength
Routine tests may include:
visual checking, colour matching, weighing, height/weight/thickness measuring, moisture measuring, measuring rubbing fastness, stretch, wear, cracking, colour, gloss, softness, handle, texture, light and colour fastness, heat fastness, tensile characteristics, flexibility, etc.
Non-routine tests include:
tests performed in a laboratory environment to laboratory level standards
Reports may include:
report structure:
title page
table of contents
summary
introduction
theories and hypotheses
body (findings and conclusions)
methodology
test results
recommendations
references
appendixes
glossary
report content:
text
graphs
charts
tables
diagrams
OHS practices
OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit and may include:
manual handling techniques
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
plan and apply research methodology
define research findings
perform required tests
form recommendations
prepare reports/presentations

Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks
identifying improvements
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Resource implications
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.

Interdependent assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.