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Load and operate dyeing equipment

Load and operate dyeing equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTTX2010B
State Code
W7505
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/10/2014
Field of Education
030105 - Textile Making
Original Release Date
24/10/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to load and operate dyeing equipment.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Set up and load machine
  • 1.1 Dye is mixed according to dye worksheet using correct measuring devices and personal protective equipment.
  • 1.2 Dye worksheet is checked and if required entered into the dyeing machine.
  • 1.3 Dye and dyeing chemicals are loaded into the tank or machine according to OHS practices.
  • 1.4 Yarn or fabric is weighed and loaded for dyeing according to specifications.
  • 1.5 Non-conforming materials are reported.
  • 1.6 Area around dye tank or machine is kept clean during setting and loading.
2 Operate and monitor dyeing machine
  • 2.1 Dyeing machine is started and stopped according to manufacturer requirements.
  • 2.2 Dyeing operations are monitored to ensure conformance with dye worksheet.
  • 2.3 Waste is sorted.
  • 2.4 Tank or machine is cleaned when required.
  • 2.5 Minor faults are identified and corrected where necessary to meet specified requirements and are reported.
  • 2.6 Major machine faults or incorrect dyeing are reported.
3 Complete dyeing operations
  • 3.1 Yarn or fabric is unloaded.
  • 3.2 Product is despatched to next process.
  • 3.3 Cleaning of area is completed to ensure work environment is maintained in a safe and productive manner.
  • 3.4 Production records and other documentation are accurately completed.
4 Check dye outcomes
  • 4.1 Yarn or fabric is checked against quality standards for dye colouring.
  • 4.2 Yarn or fabric is assessed for faults and non-conformances.
  • 4.3 Yarn or fabric dyeing faults are rectified or reported.
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.
Product requirements may include
colour
treatment
Machine operations may include
dyeing
drying
washing
treatments
atmospheric dyeing
pressure dyeing
dyeing regime (temperature, times, dye, chemicals, additions)
dye uptake
levelness
binding, fixation
discharge, effluent
Faults may include
inconsistent colouring
marks
contamination
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 to be considered
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
interpret production dyeing orders and schedules
prepare dye solutions
check machine settings and tank solutions to meet production requirements
monitor operations according to defined procedures and methods
make minor adjustments
trouble shoot unforeseen dying incidents
check product against quality standards
load and unload products according to workplace practices
complete records accurately and completely
apply OHS practices in work operations

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.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W6624 LMTTX2010A Load and operate dyeing equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAU29 MSTTX2008 Operate a machine for complex production operations Unit of competency