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Use specialised machinery or processes to assist TCF production

Use specialised machinery or processes to assist TCF production

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTCL2005
State Code
BAX55
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to use specialised machinery to assist in assembly production and completion of garments textiles and other textile products.The unit of competency applies to the skills needed to operate production machinery which is not covered by other textile, clothing or footwear (TCF) production units, such as cutting, button holing, stud, fusing or gluing or backing machines, and others.It does not include:materials handling equipment, such as forkliftsmachines for weaving, spinning, knitting, tufting, creeling, dyeing, packing, folding and finishing operationsthe set-up or maintenance of machinery where such tasks are normally performed by textile mechanics, fitters or electricians.The unit of competency applies to work that may be repetitive and require a limited range of operations. Tasks may be pre-set and the operator must be able to work accurately to achieve required specifications.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Prepare to use specialised machinery
  • 2.1 Prepare work area and check work against ticket information or workplace specifications
  • 2.2 Lay out work pieces or materials in sequence
  • 2.3 Prepare ancillary work according to workplace procedures and set up machine or process
  • 2.4 Prepare and adjust specialised machine according to the specifications for the work
  • 2.5 Report and record any problems
3 Operate specialised machine
  • 3.1 Operate specialised machine to complete production tasks according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Assess work to check it complies with quality standards and production specifications
  • 3.3 Check machine during production and adjust to ensure optimum performance
  • 3.4 Perform routine checks and carry out minor maintenance according to workplace procedures
4 Complete work
  • 4.1 Assess production outputs to check work complies with quality standards, production specifications and workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Identify, report and record any machine or production faults
  • 4.3 Despatch completed items to next operation
  • 4.4 Report outcomes or complete documentation, as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7153 LMTCL2005B Use specialised machinery or processes to assist assembly production Unit of competency
W7509 LMTTX2014B Use specialised machinery to assist textile production Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEZ60 MSTAT2007 Use specialised machinery to support apparel and textile production Unit of competency