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Undertake fibre blending and feeding for non-woven technical production processes

Undertake fibre blending and feeding for non-woven technical production processes

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTTN2011
State Code
BAU35
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
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
030105 - Textile Making
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to undertake fibre blending and feeding for non-woven technical production processes.The unit of competency applies to the preparation and blending of natural or synthetic fibres for feeding into a carding machine. Fibres may be natural or synthetic and are used in a non-woven textile production process.Work is conducted according to defined procedures.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 with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Check and identify raw fibres
  • 2.1 Check production specifications to identify fibres required for carding operation
  • 2.2 Check raw fibres comply with fibre production specification
  • 2.3 Carry out checks, as necessary, to determine compliance with production requirements
  • 2.4 Report non-conforming or defective fibre batches
3 Blend fibres
  • 3.1 Select and blend fibres according to production specification
  • 3.2 Load additives, where required
  • 3.3 Load fibres into carding machine correctly
  • 3.4 Conduct and monitor blending to ensure blending consistency and feed uniformity, according to WHS practices
  • 3.5 Sort waste according to workplace procedures
4 Complete records
  • 4.1 Complete production records or other documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7494 LMTTN2011B Undertake fibre blending and feeding for nonwoven technical production processes Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDF6 MST20216 Certificate II in TCF Production Operations Qualification