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.
Fibres may include:
natural fibres such as cotton, wool, silk, linen
synthetic fibres such as polyamide, polyester, acrylic, lycra, rayon, acetate
Methods may include:
labelling
visual
handle
acetone
burn test
Fabrics may include:
natural and synthetic single yarn fabrics and blends
knitted fabrics including weft knits and warp knits
woven fabrics including plain, twill, satin, dobby, jacquard and pile
non-woven fabrics such as felts, nets, braids, bonded and composite
emerging smart fabrics
Construction processes may include:
spinning
knitting
weaving
blending
fusing
bonding
finishing
Physical qualities include:
firmness
softness
handle
weight
grain
gauge
drape
porosity
covering power
count
light penetration
Visual qualities include:
colours
textures
patterns
right side/wrong side
Fabric characteristics may include:
bias
stretch
fraying
feel
handle
shrinkage
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 fibres and fabrics
identify fabric construction processes
identify fabric qualities
identify fabric uses within TCF industry

Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks according to instructions
working systematically with attention to detail
identifying improvements and avoiding damage
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment
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.