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.
Specifications applying to yarn analysis may include
mean variation
count or linear density
ply
dye weight
moisture or regain
winding speed
Specifications applying to fabric analysis may include
mass or unit area
thread density
dimensional change
Terminology may include
Australian standards
international standards
industry standards
Formulas may include
calculation of percentages
calculation of fractions
conversion between systems
reading and constructing graphs
Resources and search techniques may include may include
standard operating procedures, safety procedures, job lists, manufacturer manuals, specifications, textile production patterns and machine settings, Australian and International Standards, trade journals, quality system documentation customer requirements, workplace and site procedures and manuals, industry manuals, codes of practice, awards, legislation, plans, diagrams, log books
hard copy or electronic data
key personnel, supervisors, trainers, colleagues
using index, table of contents, numbering and classification systems, etc.
computer database search or look-up, questioning, cross-referencing
basic techniques to identify relevant information, including skimming and scanning, identifying key words and ideas
Appropriate information resources may include
supervisors
managers
trainers
machine manuals
OHS practices
OHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may relate to:
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
environmental practices

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:
identify specifications relevant to textile processes
interpret specifications accurately
convert specifications formats accurately as required
select and apply correct formulas
undertake textile calculations
construct and read graphs
record calculations and units accurately
apply OHS practices in work operations

Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks
working systematically with attention to accuracy
identifying improvements and avoiding damage
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions

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.