MSTGN2023 Identify and handle fabrics and textiles

Release: 1

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.

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

Elements	Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Use information about fabrics and textiles	1.1 Identify information about specified fabrics and textiles used in the workplace 1.2 Interpret information and identify implications for work
2. Identify and match fabrics and textiles	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
3. Handle fabrics and textiles	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

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