Unit of competency Outline
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Set up textile production machines for product change
Set up textile production machines for product change
Unit of competency
National Code
LMTTX3004B
LMTTX3004B
State Code
W7517
W7517
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/10/2014
Field of Education
030105 - Textile Making
Original Release Date
24/10/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to perform or coordinate the setting up of machines for production changes.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Set or organise setting of machine
- 1.1 Product specifications are interpreted for correct machine setting requirements.
- 1.2 Specifications are conveyed to appropriate personnel, where required.
- 1.3 Machine is set according to product specifications and manufacturer instructions.
2 Conduct sample or trial runs
- 2.1 Materials or products to be used for sampling or trialling are obtained or arranged.
- 2.2 Machine is operated according to manufacturer requirements and OHS practices.
- 2.3 Specified sample is produced.
3 Check sample and organise quality testing
- 3.1 Sample is checked to ensure quality standards are met.
- 3.2 Quality testing is assessed or organised as required.
4 Re-adjust or confirm machine settings to meet requirements
- 4.1 Test results are interpreted to determine adjustment requirements.
- 4.1 Adjustment changes are completed according to product and machine specifications.
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.
Machines may include
knitting:
circular, straight bar and flat bed knitting machines
warp knitting and slitting machines
embroidering and multi-needle quilting machines
dyeing and finishing:
batch preparation, dyeing, drying finishing
continuous preparation, dyeing, drying finishing
garment dyeing, drying and pressing
hosiery:
circular knitting and sewing machines
presses
packaging and slitting machines
spinning:
cotton - cleaning, blending, carding, combing, drawing, roving, spinning, twisting, winding
worsted - combing, gilling, drawing, roving, spinning, twisting, winding
woollen - blending, carding, spinning, twisting, winding
textile printing and finishing:
colour mixing equipment
printing table machine
garment printing machines/equipment
automated flat screen, rotary screen and carpet printing machines
heat transfer printing equipment
screen preparation and manufacturing equipment
slitting machines
steaming and washing equipment
finishing equipment
non-woven:
extruders
winders
carding, needling, bonding, lay-down, slitting and texturing, multi-needle quilting machines
tufting:
tufting machines, including creels and mending frames, winding and beaming machines
weaving:
weaving machines
looms
gaiting trucks and frames
accumulators tying-in, sizing, beaming, warping, slitting, drawing-in automatic and spool matching machines
batching machines
Materials or products may include
tufting: yarns for tufting
spinning: spun cotton, worsted and woollen yarns
knitting: finished knitted garments
hosiery: finished hosiery garments
non-woven: non-woven fabrics
textile printing and finishing: finished fabrics used in textile printing
dyeing and finishing: fabrics used in weaving, dyeing and finishing
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 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.
Machines may include
knitting:
circular, straight bar and flat bed knitting machines
warp knitting and slitting machines
embroidering and multi-needle quilting machines
dyeing and finishing:
batch preparation, dyeing, drying finishing
continuous preparation, dyeing, drying finishing
garment dyeing, drying and pressing
hosiery:
circular knitting and sewing machines
presses
packaging and slitting machines
spinning:
cotton - cleaning, blending, carding, combing, drawing, roving, spinning, twisting, winding
worsted - combing, gilling, drawing, roving, spinning, twisting, winding
woollen - blending, carding, spinning, twisting, winding
textile printing and finishing:
colour mixing equipment
printing table machine
garment printing machines/equipment
automated flat screen, rotary screen and carpet printing machines
heat transfer printing equipment
screen preparation and manufacturing equipment
slitting machines
steaming and washing equipment
finishing equipment
non-woven:
extruders
winders
carding, needling, bonding, lay-down, slitting and texturing, multi-needle quilting machines
tufting:
tufting machines, including creels and mending frames, winding and beaming machines
weaving:
weaving machines
looms
gaiting trucks and frames
accumulators tying-in, sizing, beaming, warping, slitting, drawing-in automatic and spool matching machines
batching machines
Materials or products may include
tufting: yarns for tufting
spinning: spun cotton, worsted and woollen yarns
knitting: finished knitted garments
hosiery: finished hosiery garments
non-woven: non-woven fabrics
textile printing and finishing: finished fabrics used in textile printing
dyeing and finishing: fabrics used in weaving, dyeing and finishing
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 specifications for machine settings
arrange or conduct quality testing of samples
operate and adjust machines correctly
analyse samples or test results
maintain accurate records
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.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
interpret specifications for machine settings
arrange or conduct quality testing of samples
operate and adjust machines correctly
analyse samples or test results
maintain accurate records
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| W6636 | LMTTX3004A | Set up textile production machines for product change | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAU22 | MSTTX3004 | Set up textile production machines for product change | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W379 | LMT31807 | Certificate III in Technical Textiles and Non-wovens | Qualification |
| W368 | LMT30107 | Certificate III in Textile Production | Qualification |
| W380 | LMT40107 | Certificate IV in Textile Technology and Production | Qualification |
| W392 | LMT50407 | Diploma of Textile Technology and Production Management | Qualification |