Unit of competency Outline

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Supervise operations in a textiles, clothing and footwear enterprise

Supervise operations in a textiles, clothing and footwear enterprise

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTGN3009B
State Code
W7320
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
50
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to supervise operations within a textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) enterprise.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify scope of supervisory responsibility
  • 1.1 Machine operations, staff, resources and operation processes within work area are identified.
  • 1.2 Scope and limitations of supervisory role are identified.
  • 1.3 Production targets are determined.
  • 1.4 Maintenance requirements are identified.
2 Provide technical support to operators
  • 2.1 Operator roles and allocation of personnel are identified.
  • 2.2 Operator productivity and ability to conduct work effectively and safely are monitored.
  • 2.3 Training needs are identified and communicated to appropriate personnel.
  • 2.4 Technical problems raised by operators regarding machinery, product quality, and operational safety are addressed.
  • 2.5 Technical support in the skill and knowledge associated with operations is provided to operators.
3 Supervise team activity
  • 3.1 Production standards are communicated to team members.
  • 3.2 Work allocation requirements are monitored and addressed in order to maintain optimum production efficiency.
  • 3.3 Targets and procedures are communicated to appropriate personnel in a logical and easily understood manner.
  • 3.4 Team communications and relations are monitored and supported.
  • 3.5 Team compliance with OHS practices is monitored.
  • 3.6 Production output is monitored against targets and addressed as necessary.
4 Liaise with downstream and upstream areas and management
  • 4.1 Liaison with downstream and upstream areas is maintained to ensure quality and efficiency of operations as required.
  • 4.2 Management is kept informed of progress and any issues which may affect operation outcomes.
  • 4.3 Ongoing liaison is maintained with management to guide operation targets.
  • 4.4 Opportunities to minimise down time are discussed and arranged with maintenance staff and management.
5 Ensure workplace documentation
  • 5.1 Documentation procedures are identified for each step of operations.
  • 5.2 Compliance with documentation requirements is monitored.
  • 5.3 Movement of materials through operations is monitored to assess progress.
  • 5.4 Enterprise documentation is completed.
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.
Operation processes may include:
use of machines and equipment
use of chemicals
use of materials
Issues which may affect operation outcomes may relate to:
staffing
machinery
materials
schedules
maintenance requirements
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:
organise machine operations, staff and operation processes
communicate with other employees and external personnel such assuppliers, contractors, etc.
implement appropriate ways of correcting non-compliance andinefficiencies
apply techniques to monitor operations
provide technical support
apply OHS practices in work operations
check operation outputs against specifications
maintain accurate records

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
W6635 LMTTX3003A Supervise textile production operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAV93 MSTGN3004 Supervise operations in a TCF enterprise Unit of competency