Assessment Requirements for MSTTX3012 Identify and deal with mechanical and low voltage electrical faults in textile machinery

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for MSTTX3012 Identify and deal with mechanical and low voltage electrical faults in textile machinery

Modification History

Release 1. New Unit supersedes the following units:

LMTTX3018A Undertake electronic fault finding on textile machinery

LMTTX3019A Identify and correct mechanical faults in looms and other weaving equipment

Not equivalent

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:

reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices

applying relevant standards

correctly interpreting production specifications, schematics and manufacturer instructions of identified machinery

using appropriate hand and power tools and test equipment

fault-finding in low voltage electronic circuit and components

identifying mechanical faults and determining appropriate repair strategies

dismantling, repairing and/or replacing mechanical components of textile equipment according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures on at least two (2) occasions

using test equipment to determine whether faults are electronic

assessing and repairing wiring faults according to workplace procedures on at least two (2) occasions

dismantling, replacing or adjusting electronic components of textile equipment according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures on at least two (2) occasions

performing sample runs and analysing results to determine if equipment is working correctly

identifying and making appropriate readjustments to electronic controls and systems

undertaking or scheduling machine overhaul or reconditioning

applying workplace procedures

maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

relevant Australian Standards

textile machinery:

spinning

carding

tufting

winding

weaving

knitting

dyeing

sewing

finishing

packing

role and relationship of electronic components found in textile machinery input devices, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), computers and other processors, display devices, sensors, timers, cables and wiring, cable harnesses, control systems and loom operation

textile terminology and textile processes

setting up and adjustment requirements for the textile equipment in the enterprise and the range of textiles or garments produced

machine components and maintenance schedule

mechanical and electrical tools and equipment:

hand and power tools

analogue and digital measuring equipment

grinders

analogue and digital electronic measuring equipment

mechanical measuring equipment and gauges

quality requirements for the enterprise and product

equipment manufacturer specifications

work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements for enterprise activities

workplace procedures and reporting processes

fibre and yarn characteristics affecting machine performance, for example, yarn strength, sizing, ambient conditions and count

faults that are caused by electronic equipment, such as control systems and sensors

operation of identified spinning, tufting, carding, knitting, sewing, dyeing, finishing and ancillary equipment

workplace procedures

recording and reporting practices.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must:

satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator

have vocational competency in Identifying and dealing with mechanical and low voltage electrical faults in textile machinery y, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a203ec5c-de7d-406b-b3e1-8f1a9b76e92e