Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Unit code, Title and Application changed. Title adjusted to reflect content is about more than just canvas and sail material. Elements and Performance Criteria restructured and simplified with Element 1 and 2 combined. Foundation Skills field populated. Range of Conditions removed with relevant information moved to Knowledge Evidence. Assessment Requirements clarified with generic foundation skills statements moved to appropriate section and duplication with Performance Criteria removed. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSTTF2009 Identify and select canvas and sail materials.
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, select, handle and store materials used in manufactured textile products such as canvas and sail products.
This unit applies to individuals working in accordance with pre-determined specifications and established procedures.
No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Competency Field
Textile fabrication
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements |
Performance Criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Identify materials for job requirements |
1.1 Identify job requirements from work documentation 1.2 Identify materials by appearance, texture, density, stock labels and product codes 1.3 Check stock labels or tags against product codes and manufacturer specifications to confirm correct identification |
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2. Select materials |
2.1 Check materials stocks and confirm sufficient quantities of materials are available to meet job requirements 2.2 Check materials and confirm they conform to specifications, descriptions and relevant quality standards |
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3. Handle and store materials |
3.1 Follow work health and safety practices and work procedures when examining stock 3.2 Identify the need for equipment or team lifting based on nature of materials and level of risk 3.3 Identify and use appropriate lifting equipment to lift heavy or awkward loads in accordance with workplace procedures 3.4 Use appropriate posture and lifting techniques for manual handling of materials 3.5 Store materials in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer recommendations |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.
- Reading skills to interpret familiar workplace procedures and work documentation
- Numeracy skills to check and count stock items and interpret numerical information on stock labels and in work specifications.
Other foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit.
Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSTTF2009 Identify and select canvas and sail materials.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a203ec5c-de7d-406b-b3e1-8f1a9b76e92e
