Unit of competency details
MSTGN2023 - Identify and handle fabrics and textiles (Release 1)
Summary
Usage recommendation:
Current
Releases:
| 1 1 (this release) |
22/Dec/2022 |
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Unit of competency
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Classification history
| ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier | 100503 | Textile Design | 08/Feb/2023 | |
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Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Unit code Title and Application changed. Unit completely reworked to reflect basic workplace skills and knowledge. All aspects of unit and Assessment Requirements simplified and streamlined. Supersedes and is not equivalent to MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry.
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and appropriately handle woven, knitted and non-woven fabrics and other textile materials and accessories used in the textiles, clothing and footwear industries. Accessories may include items such as threads, fastening and trims.
This unit applies to individuals who require basic knowledge of fabrics and textile materials for use in production, cleaning or repair roles. It should be contextualised for use in different industry sectors.
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
Generic
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements
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Performance Criteria
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Elements describe the essential outcomes.
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Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
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1. Use information about fabrics and textiles
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1.1 Identify information about specified fabrics and textiles used in the workplace
1.2 Interpret information and identify implications for work
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2. Identify and match fabrics and textiles
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2.1 Distinguish fabrics and textiles based on their properties and labelling
2.2 Match fabrics and textiles to suitable application or process
2.3 Match fabrics and textiles to suitable accessories
2.4 Recognise basic fabric and textile faults and report in accordance with workplace procedures
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3. Handle fabrics and textiles
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3.1 Use handling techniques that suit fabric and textile properties and care requirements
3.2 Use basic testing methods in accordance with workplace requirements
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Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
- Reading skills to interpret work documentation that includes terminology used to describe fabrics and textiles.
Other foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit.
Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a203ec5c-de7d-406b-b3e1-8f1a9b76e92e
Assessment requirements
Modification History
Release 1. Unit code Title and Application changed. Unit completely reworked to reflect basic workplace skills and knowledge. All aspects of unit and Assessment Requirements simplified and streamlined. Supersedes and is not equivalent to MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry.
Performance Evidence
There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, and demonstrated the ability to:
- correctly interpret workplace information about three different types of fabrics or textiles
- for five types of fabrics or textiles:
- correctly identify fabric or textile from its visual and physical properties
- match fabric or textile to a suitable application or process
- match fabric or textile to two suitable accessories
- check fabric or textile and identify basic faults.
Knowledge Evidence
There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:
- types of information about fabrics and textiles used in the workplace:
- product information
- labels
- work instructions involving technical information
- basic aspects of woven, knitted and non-woven fabrics:
- how to identify different fabric types
- properties and how these impact appearance or process
- performance of different fabrics & related care and handling considerations
- how to spot flaws
- existence of Australian Standards for care labelling
- common end uses of woven, knitted and non-woven fabrics
- basic informal fabric performance tests commonly used in the workplace
- basic characteristics of textiles other than fabrics used in the workplace
- accessories used in textile products:
- types, including threads, fastenings and trims
- suitability for different applications and processes
- current and emerging trends in fabrics and their applications.
Assessment Conditions
Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions and contingencies. The following conditions must be met for this unit:
- use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:
- work information about fabrics and textiles
- fabrics and textiles.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a203ec5c-de7d-406b-b3e1-8f1a9b76e92e
