Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to participate in product engineering in a textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) enterprise. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
This unit applies to participating in product engineering in a TCF workplace where judgement may be required in planning and selecting appropriate processes or procedures for self and others. Work may be conducted in a variety of environments, including operational workplace activities, restricted space, hazardous, controlled or exposed conditions. TCF production areas may include:
Product engineering may occur in relation to repetitive production runs, short runs and quick changes and can relate to fabrics, fibres, yarns, design varieties, weaves, dyes, finishes, etc. Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under direct supervision. The unit is applied according to OHS and workplace practices of the enterprise, which may include:
This unit requires the application of skills associated with communication to interpret production specifications, calculate costs, maintain records and prepare reports. Initiative and enterprise, planning and organising and problem solving are required to examine production options and determine required variations to specifications, processes and schedules. This unit also requires an ability to learn and apply new information. Self management skills are used to ensure work meets quality and work standards. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisites |
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Identify and confirm specifications |
1.1 Sample material or product is examined to confirm structure 1.2 Detail of structure or composition is documented, where required, to assist in production planning |
2 Identify options for production |
2.1 Evaluation of material or product structure is conducted to identify options for production 2.2 Options are assessed to determine most effective and efficient method of production , ensuring highest quality and yield from raw materials, and ease of production 2.3 Options and recommendations are documented in accordance with workplace practices and OHS practices |
3 Identify potential machine or production changes |
3.1 Existing resources, machines, production techniques and scheduling arrangements are examined in relation to the production requirements 3.2 Any potential requirements for change are identified and documented in accordance with workplace practices |
4 Prepare cost estimates |
4.1 Material requirements and economic batch sizes are identified 4.2 Labour hours, times and other statistics required are identified and estimates made 4.3 Available machine hours are determined and estimates made, where required 4.4 Overall costs are estimated and documented in accordance with workplace practices |
5 Maintain records |
5.1 Production planning records are maintained and reports prepared, where necessary, in accordance with workplace practices |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit |
Demonstrates knowledge of:
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Demonstrates skills to:
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Evidence Guide
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. |
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Critical aspects of evidence to be considered |
Demonstratesskills and knowledge to:
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Consistency in performance |
Consistentlyapplies skills and knowledge when:
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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. |
Range Statement
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. |
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Legislative/regulatory requirements |
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements. |
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Method of production may include: |
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Cost estimating may include: |
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OHS practices |
OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:
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Unit Sector(s)
Sector |
All |