Assessment Requirements for MSTGN2023 Identify and handle fabrics and textiles

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for MSTGN2023 Identify and handle fabrics and textiles

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