National Occupational Standards Manufacturing Textile ... - Skillset

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ContentsIntroduction ............................................................................................................... 3Manufacturing Textile Products Standards format ..................................................... 3Organisation of the Manufacturing Textile Products Standards ................................. 4Complementary Standards ........................................................................................ 4Uses of Standards ..................................................................................................... 5Textiles Functional Map ............................................................................................ 6SKSHS1 – Health, safety and security at work .......................................................... 7SKSTEX1 - Manufacture textiles ............................................................................... 9SKSTEX2 – Produce the warp ................................................................................ 11SKSTEX3 – Prepare the warp for weaving (knotting or healding) ............................ 13SKSTEX4 – Manufacture woven textiles ................................................................. 15SKSTEX6 – Control the efficiency of the weaving process ...................................... 17SKSTEX7 – Move and distribute materials .............................................................. 19SKSTEX8 – Perform quality control procedures in the textiles industry ................... 21SKSTEX10 – Package manufactured products ....................................................... 23SKSTEX11 – Provide support services for textile production ................................... 25SKSTEX13 – Maintain and improve your work ........................................................ 27SKSTEX14 – Prepare for textile manufacturing operations ..................................... 29SKSTEX15 – Control the efficiency of textile production ......................................... 30SKSTEX16 – Produce textile products .................................................................... 32SKSTEX17 – Perform manual textile operations ..................................................... 34SKSTEX19 – Perform textile testing operations ...................................................... 36SKSTEX20 – Maintain machinery and equipment ................................................... 38SKSTEX21 – Contribute to the continuous improvement of operations ................... 40SKSTEX22 – Configure and prove production machinery ....................................... 42SKSTEX23 – Monitor and sustain equipment performance ..................................... 44SKSTEX24 – Service textile machinery and equipment .......................................... 46SKSTEX25 – Provide technical input into bulk production ....................................... 48SKSTEX26 – Perform sample analysis ................................................................... 50SKSTEX27 – Produce prototype samples ............................................................... 52SKSTEX28 – Conduct pre-production trials ............................................................. 54SKSTEX29 – Contribute to product development .................................................... 56SKSTEX30 – Develop designs for textile products .................................................. 58SKSTEX31 – Develop colour recipes for initial colour samples ............................... 60SKSTEX32 – Prove colour recipes for bulk production ............................................ 62SKSTEX33 – Develop finishing processes and produce samples ........................... 64SKSTEX34 – Prove finishing routines for bulk production ....................................... 66SKSTEX35 – Control textile testing procedures ...................................................... 68SKSTEX36 – Calibrate textile production equipment ............................................... 70SKSTEX37 – Manufacture of needle punched Nonwoven materials ....................... 72SKSTEX38 – Receive, store and issue raw yarn / material ..................................... 74SKSTEX39 – Manufacture finished yarn bobbins / cones ........................................ 76SKSTEX40 – Prepare / thread the yarn for warp knitting ......................................... 78SKSTEX41 – Prepare / thread the yarn for weft / circular knitting ............................ 80SKSTEX42 – Manufacture knitted textiles (warp, weft and circular) ........................ 82SKSTEX43 – Control the efficiency of the knitting process (warp and weft) ............ 84SKSMSP2 – Contribute to achieving product quality ............................................... 86SKSMSP7 – Dyeing fabric and sewn products ........................................................ 88SKSMSP9 – Printing fabric 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IntroductionThe textiles sector covers those parts of the textiles supply chain that serve makers ofapparel and interior textiles goods. The following activities are included:Preparation and spinning of textile fibresTextile weavingFinishing of textiles (including dyeing, printing and finishing of yarns and fabrics ona commission basis)Manufacture of household textiles (including bed, table and kitchen linen;blankets, quilts)Manufacture of carpets and rugsManufacture of laceManufacture of knitted and crocheted fabricsWholesale of textiles.The textiles sector in general is unevenly distributed across the UK, reflecting the patternof traditional industry specialisms at country and regional level - the two English regionsof the North West and Yorkshire and the Humber together account for around a half oftotal employment. There are also strong concentrations of activity at sub-regional level:for example, the county of West Yorkshire accounts for around three-quarters ofemployment in its parent region. Similarly, 10 of Great Britain’s 400 districts contribute afifth of total employment in the sector. In some areas textiles activity is sparse, althoughthere are significant employers in all countries and regions. The key characteristics of thesector in terms of the distribution of textiles industries at regional level are as follows:The wool textiles industry is concentrated in Yorkshire and the Humber andScotlandWeaving of cotton-type and silk-type fabrics is mainly undertaken in the NorthWest of EnglandProduction of knitted fabrics centres on the East MidlandsThere is significant employment in dyeing and finishing in the North West, EastMidlands and Yorkshire and the HumberCarpet manufacture is mainly located in the West Midlands, North West andYorkshire, with a small pocket of employment in the South WestThe largest concentration of textile wholesalers (which includes activities such asmerchant converting) is in the North West.Manufacturing Textile Products Standards formatThe Standards for Manufacturing Textile Products are formatted to make it easy forreaders to identify what knowledge they need to have and what they need to be able todo carry out such work. Each Standard contains the following information:Title - The manufacturing textile product function (types of activity) to which theStandard applies.Overview - A broad description of the function to which the Standard refers. Itplaces the function and the Standard in context for the reader, and helps thereader see who the Standard might apply to.Manufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 3

Performance Criteria - Performance Criteria detail what individuals must be ableto do in order to be competent in a Standard. Each performance criteria specifiesthe quality of a performance outcome that enables performance to be judged. Thefunction to which a Standard applies is not the same as a job. It usually takes anumber of Standards to cover the demands of a job.Knowledge and Understanding - This section details the knowledge that is neededin order to fulfill the requirements of the Standard. Some knowledge is veryspecific to the Standard, whilst other knowledge may be broader and may apply tomore than one Standard. The section is entitled ‘knowledge and understanding’ tohighlight the need for individuals to understand concepts and ideas, specific factsand ways of working (know what and know how) in order to complete aspects oftheir work successfully.Organisation of the Manufacturing Textile Products StandardsThe Standards focus on three facets of textile product manufacturing on which itssuccess depends:1. Machinery and equipment set-up2. The manufacture of textile products3. Testing of textile productsComplementary StandardsGeneric standards developed by other Standards Setting Bodies which can be read inconjunction with the footwear, leathergoods and leather production suite are available(standards from other Creative Skillset suites are included), covering the areas ofperformance assessment, maximising sales and management practices.Ref. Title OwnerSKSMSP2 Maintain the quality of production working with Creative Skillsettextiles, leather and materialsSKSMSP7 Dyeing fabric and sewn products Creative SkillsetSKSMSP9 Printing fabrics Creative SkillsetB1Develop and implement operational plans foryour area of responsibilityManagementStandards CentreB5 Provide leadership for your team ManagementStandards CentreB8Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory,ethical and social requirementsManagementStandards CentreD2Develop productive working relationships withcolleagues and stakeholdersManagementStandards CentreD5 Allocate and check work in your team ManagementStandards CentreLSILADD07 Facilitate individual learning and development Learning and SkillsImprovement ServiceLSILADD09 Assess Learner achievement Learning and SkillsImprovement ServiceManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 4

Uses of StandardsStandards are nothing unless they are put into practice. They offer a framework for goodemployment practice from induction to job descriptions to managing your own learningand development. The rounded picture of work that the Standards give may help toproduce entrants who are attuned to the way the sector operates and the demands theywill have to meet, or improve the skill level of existing employees.Standards are a tool to boost the more effective processes of learning and working thatthe sector has developed and to steer less effective processes in a positive direction.Manufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 5

Textiles Functional MapTo market, develop, manufacture and supply textile products plus allied and ancillary components from a range of materials to meetcustomer demandDesign & DevelopmentPreparation andproduction of yarnPreparation andproduction of fabricDyeing and colourationof textile materialsFinishing of textilematerialsConduct marketresearchCreate storyboards/design briefsDesign by hand/CADCreate and testsamples/prototypesCreate final patterns viahand or CAD to produceagreed productsDeliver design servicesPrepare and blendnatural and/or stapleman-made fibresAlign natural and/orstaple man-made fibresFibre/yarn productionNatural fibre yarnspinningYarn finishingCreel and beampreparationStorage of raw materialsPreparation of machineryand equipmentPrepare to producefabricsFabric manufacture (byhand or machine)Test fabricsProduction controlInspect fabric andmaintain qualityPrepare fabric forcolourationDye or print textilematerialsFinish dyed fibres, yarnsor fabricsInspect coloured textilematerialsPrepare fabricFinish fabrics using avariety of processesInspect coloured textilematerialsMachinery andequipment maintenanceManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 6

SKSHS1 – Health, safety and security at workOverview:This standard is for all those personnel who take responsibility for their own health, safety andsecurity in the workplace and is about using the correct procedures to prevent, control andminimise risk to yourself and others in the workplace. You will be required to take appropriateaction in the event of an accident or incident within your own area of responsibility.You will be responsible for the health, safety and security of yourself and others in the workplace,taking action in the event of any potential hazards and security breaches to make the workplacesafe.The job role may involve:1. Contributing to the safety and security in the workplace2. Taking action in the event of an incident3. Raising the alarm4. Following correct procedures for shut down and evacuation5. Using emergency equipment correctly and safely6. Monitor the workplace for hazardsPerformance Criteria:P1 Identify the location and type of accident / incidentP2 Recognise the sound/s of alarmsP3 Raise the alarm(s)P4 Take action in the event of fire, emergencies or accidentsP5 Recognise and rectify where possible potential hazards in the workplaceP6 Follow the organisational procedures for shut down and evacuation when requiredP7 Use, maintain and replace emergency equipment and protective clothing andequipmentP8 Monitor the workplace for hazardsP9 Report hazards which cannot be rectified immediatelyP10 Use correct handling and lifting techniquesP11 Report any security breachesP12 Follow organisational procedure for any loss of propertyP13 Safely handle and move waste and debrisP14 Store materials and equipment in line with manufacturer’s and organisationalrequirementsP15 Identify and correct (if possible) malfunctions in machinery and equipmentP16 Recognise and report any service malfunctions that cannot be rectifiedP17 Recognise and report any hazardous substance leaks (contamination, spillages oremissions)P18 Complete all forms, records, reports and other documentationP19 Work to legal requirements, standards and regulations, policies, procedures andprofessional codesKnowledge and Understanding:K1K2K3K4K5Where alarms, emergency exits, escape routes, emergency equipment andassembly points are locatedWhat the alarm sounds likeWhat hazardous substances are used in the workplaceMethods of making safe or reducing the danger of hazardous substances in theevent of an accidentHow to handle and store hazardous substances in line with COSHH (Control ofManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 7

Substances Hazardous to Health)K6 What the most likely accidents and emergencies in the workplace are and how torespond to themK7 Who the nominated first aiders areK8 How to respond to loss of propertyK9 Your responsibility to health, safety and security in the workplaceK10 Environmental requirementsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 8

SKSTEX1 - Manufacture textilesPerformance CriteriaThis standard is for those who are responsible for the daily upkeep of machinery and equipment,preparing for production and carrying out the production process. They follow approved workmethods and process materials safely to meet quality and quantity requirements.The job role may involve:1. Preparing for processing2. Manufacturing products to specification3. Keeping the work area clean and safePerformance CriteriaP1 Check that the correct materials have been supplied to you for processingP2 Check that you understand the work instructions and specificationsP3 Select materials that match the specification requirementsP4 Test the equipment before use and ensure it is ready for use within your own limitsof responsibilityP5 Organise your work area in a way that will help you meet production requirementsP6 Identify problems with materials, equipment and machinery and take requiredactionP7 Identify and use the approved working methods for the manufacturing processP8 Process materials according to work instructionsP9 Produce the required quality and quantityP10 Receive, use and provide relevant information at appropriate times during theproduction cycleP11 Carry out the manufacturing process safelyP12 Keep downtime and wastage to a minimumP13 Report any problems in production promptly to the right personP14 Forward the manufactured product according to instructionsP15 Complete and store accurate records and documentationP16 Keep the work area and equipment clean, safe and free from wasteP17 Use cleaning equipment and materials safely using agreed methodsP18 Carry out cleaning routines following agreed proceduresP19 Carry out the daily upkeep of machinery and equipmentKnowledge and Understanding:K1K2K3K4K5K6K7K8K9How to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyHow to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsThe importance of keeping the work area and equipment clean and free fromwasteThe types of cleaning equipment and materials used and routine cleaningprocedures and their importanceThe types of daily upkeep of machinery and equipmentHow the supply of materials is maintained and how they are checked againstspecificationThe information provided by work instructions and specificationsWhat checks are done on equipment and machineryThe types of problems which occur with materials and equipment and the action totakeK10 The limits of own responsibility for taking action and who to report toK11 How your work role fits in with the overall manufacturing processK12 The importance of good time keepingManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 9

K13 How to deal with disagreements in the workplaceK14 How to present ideas for improvement to line managerK15 The causes of loss of production and wastage of materials and how to minimisetheseK16 The type of information exchanged during the production cycle, especially at startup and change overK17 Safe working practices and organisational proceduresK18 Limits of your own responsibilityK19 Ways of resolving with problems within the work area, and within limits of personalresponsibilityK20 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK21 The importance of effective communication with colleaguesK22 The lines of communication, authority and reporting proceduresK23 The organisation’s rules, codes and guidelines (including timekeeping)K24 The companies quality standardsK25 The types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of keepingthem accurateK26 The importance of complying with written instructionsK27 Equipment operating procedures / manufacturers’ instructionsK28 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 10

SKSTEX2 – Produce the warpOverview:This standard is for those who pick and prepare the raw material yarn and carry out operations toproduce a finished weaver’s beam, ensuring the correct yarn and correct count is used, followingagreed procedures.The job role may involve:1. Picking yarn from warehouse2. Carrying out preparatory operations to produce section warps or tape3. Loading warp sheet4. Warping from creelPerformance Criteria:P1 Check docket / ticket for correct warp plan and select materials neededP2 Maintain a clean and safe work areaP3 Organise the work area to meet warp preparation requirementsP4 Check that equipment and tools are in good working order and are ready for useP5 Select the correct yarn as identified on the weaving ticketP6 Carry out checks to ensure correct yarn specificationP7 Report products which do not conform to specification to the right personP8 Carry out the warping process to meet specificationsP9 Carry out the beaming process to meet specificationsP10 Apply chemicals and additives (lubricants) when requiredP11 Ensure correct endage of section / tape is achievedP12 Forward finished section warp / tape (weavers beam) to storage or to loom forloadingP13 Load warp sheet to match sett pre-peaded on loom if requiredP14 Ensure loaded warp sheet meets specificationP15 Protect products from damage and contamination during productionP16 Place leasers in warp beam as requiredP17 Remove warp to ensure seamless loading onto the loomP18 Handle products with care in accordance with agreed proceduresP19 Confirm and record the finished product is correct to specificationP20 Record warp details for future reference following agreed proceduresP21 Identify and isolate imperfect yarn following agreed proceduresP22 Stored finish products in the agreed location following approved proceduresP23 Carry out any handover operationsKnowledge and Understanding:K1 How to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyK2 How to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsK3 Ways of planning work activities to maintain continuity of operationsK4 The yarn count, colour, fold, composition, quality and quantityK5 How to check the yarn is the correct count, fold, composition and colourK6 The difference between yarn characteristicsK7 The importance of using correct yarn thicknessesK8 How to protect products from damage and contamination during productionK9 How to keep records correctly and pass onto next sectionK10 The importance of accurate stock yarn records, and the process of processingresidue yarnK11 How to deal with problems within the work area, and within limits of ownresponsibilityManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 11

K12 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK13 Safe working practices and organisational proceduresK14 Limits of your own responsibilityK15 Ways of resolving with problems within the work area, and within limits of personalresponsibilityK16 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK17 The importance of effective communication with colleaguesK18 The lines of communication, authority and reporting proceduresK19 The organisation’s rules, codes and guidelines (including timekeeping)K20 The companies quality standardsK21 The types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of keepingthem accurateK22 The importance of complying with instructionsK23 Equipment operating procedures / manufacturers’ instructionsK24 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 12

SKSTEX4 – Manufacture woven textilesOverview:This standard is for those who are responsible for the daily upkeep of machinery and equipment,preparing for and carrying out the production process. They follow approved work methods andprocess materials safely to meet quality and quantity requirements.The job role may involve:1. Preparing for processing2. Manufacturing products to specification3. Keeping the work area clean and safePerformance Criteria:P1P2P3P4P5P6P7P8P9Receive and interpret work instructionsCarry out preparation activities safely within agreed timescales and followingproceduresMaintain a clean, safe work areaEnsure materials match the weaving docket / ticketEnsure sufficient materials are available to maintain continuity of work operationsEnsure sample weave on new warp is correct within limits of own responsibilityOrganise the work area, resources and equipment to ensure efficiency during workoperationsTest equipment and ensure machinery is in good working order and ready for usewithin your own areas of responsibilityIdentify problems with materials, equipment and machinery and take relevantactionP10 Protect materials / products from damage and contaminationP11 Use the approved working methods for the manufacturing process safelyP12 Process materials to the required quality and quantityP13 Check production against specification / swatch to ensure correct pattern colour ifrequiredP14 Receive, use and provide relevant information at appropriate times during theproduction cycle, e.g.; production efficiency, yarn breakagesP15 Keep downtime and wastage to a minimumP16 Report any problems in production promptly to the right personP17 Forward the labelled manufactured product according to instructionsP18 Complete and store accurate records and documentationP19 Keep the work area and equipment clean, safe and free from waste, and crosscontamination of yarn fibres from loom to loomP20 Use cleaning equipment and materials safely using agreed methodsP21 Carry out the daily upkeep of machinery and equipment within limits of ownresponsibilityP22 Carry out handover operationsKnowledge and Understanding:K1K2K3K4K5How to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyHow to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsThe importance of keeping the work area and equipment clean and free fromwaste, and cross contamination of yarn fibresThe types of cleaning equipment and materials used, and routine cleaningprocedures and their importanceThe types of daily upkeep of machinery and equipment within the limits of ownresponsibilityManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 15

K6 How the supply of materials is maintained and how they are checked againstspecificationK7 The information provided by work instructions and specificationsK8 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK9 What checks are done on equipment and machineryK10 The types of problems which occur with materials and equipment and the action totakeK11 How to produce and understand technical records and identify potential problemsK12 How to present any ideas for improvement to line managerK13 The causes of lost production and material wastageK14 How to maintain the flow of productionK15 The importance of achieving quality and its relation to the end user / customerK16 Compressed air proceduresK17 Safe working practices and organisational proceduresK18 Limits of your own responsibilityK19 Ways of resolving with problems within the work area, and within limits of personalresponsibilityK20 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK21 The importance of effective communication with colleaguesK22 The lines of communication, authority and reporting proceduresK23 The organisation’s rules, codes and guidelines (including timekeeping)K24 The companies quality standardsK25 The types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of keepingthem accurateK26 The importance of complying with written instructionsK27 Equipment operating procedures / manufacturers’ instructionsK28 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 16

SKSTEX6 – Control the efficiency of the weaving processOverview:This standard is for those who monitor machinery and equipment during production and maintainthe required productivity levels and quality standards.The job role may involve:1. Overseeing the manufacture of textiles to specification2. Organising and controlling department workPerformance Criteria:P1 Carry out any shift change operationsP2 Check that materials, machinery and equipment meet specificationP3 Oversee materials and equipment against specification during processingP4 Organise and carry out tasks to maintain the flow of materials and productionP5 Take appropriate action within your own area of responsibility if materials orequipment fail to match specificationP6 Carry out daily maintenance and follow a repair schedule to maintain productiontargetsP7 Ensure required machinery parts are available to meet repair scheduleP8 Keep work area clean and free from waste and obstructions during productionP9 Operate compressed air machinery in line with regulatory requirements if requiredP10 Monitor machinery and equipment during processing to ensure optimum efficiencyP11 Set looms to correct settings such as warp tension and pick rateP12 Keep downtime and wastage to a minimumP13 Maintain productivity and quality levels to meet specificationP14 Plan for changeover of loom and new beamsP15 Check that processed products meet specificationP16 Minimise wastage and downtime during processingP17 Ensure specification are met and record sample piecesP18 Report accurately to appropriate peopleP19 Complete and store accurate records and documentationP20 Pass on essential information and any instructions at changeover points duringproductionKnowledge and Understanding:K1K2K3K4K5K6K7K8K9How to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyHow to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsWays of planning work / repair activities to maintain continuity of operationsPreparation activities prior to work operationsCharacteristics of materials to be processed and how to handle themThe machinery and equipment being usedCapabilities of equipment to be used and actions to be taken when it does notconform to specificationHow to prepare repair schedules and ensure any spare parts required have beenordered through the appropriate procedureLiaising with management to ensure seamless production and changeoveroperations and planningK10 Importance of maintaining a clean and safe work areaK11 The causes of lost production and material wastageK12 How to maintain the flow of productionK13 The importance of achieving quality and its relation to the end user/customerK14 Compressed air proceduresManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 17

K15 Safe working practices and organisational proceduresK16 Limits of your own responsibilityK17 Ways of resolving with problems within the work area, and within limits of personalresponsibilityK18 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK19 The importance of effective communication with colleaguesK20 The lines of communication, authority and reporting proceduresK21 The organisation’s rules, codes and guidelines (including timekeeping)K22 The companies quality standardsK23 The types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of keepingthem accurateK24 The importance of complying with instructionsK25 Equipment operating procedures / manufacturers’ instructionsK26 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 18

SKSTEX7 – Move and distribute materialsOverview:This standard is for those who collect, sort and distribute materials internally.The job role may involve:1. Preparing to move and distribute materials2. Moving materials to the required location3. Ensuring materials are kept secure and protected4. Dealing with problems affecting materials and equipment5. Keeping records according to organisational requirementsPerformance Criteria:P1 Receive and interpret instructions for moving materialsP2 Collect and sort materials ready for distribution within agreed timescalesP3 Check materials meet requirements, match specifications and are correctlylabelledP4 Allocate appropriate quantities of supplies to specified locationsP5 Identify the right moving equipmentP6 Make sure equipment is safe and ready for useP7 Ensure materials to be moved are secure and loaded correctlyP8 Deliver materials to their required location following approved operatingproceduresP9 Keep materials and components secure and protectedP10 Use correct handling and moving techniquesP11 Identify problems and take corrective action within the limits of your ownresponsibilityP12 Store materials safely in the agreed location following approved operatingproceduresP13 Work with rest of department and carry out additional tasks as and when requiredto gain highest possible efficienciesP14 Return equipment in a safe condition to its correct location and in accordance withapproved operating proceduresP15 Identify, isolate and report damaged, incorrect or imperfect materials in accordancewith approved proceduresP16 Report any problems outside the limits of your own responsibilityP17 Complete and store accurate records and documentationKnowledge and Understanding:K1 How to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyK2 How to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsK3 The preparation required for the safe movement of specific materialsK4 Methods of allocation and delivery of suppliesK5 What equipment is needed to safely handle and move materialsK6 What checks on equipment are needed to ensure it is safeK7 How to report any defects in handling and moving equipmentK8 How to identify and report damage or problems with materials during handling andmovementK9 Actions to take regarding shortfalls and quality problemsK10 The approved operating procedures when using and storing handling and movingequipmentK11 The checks needed on materials and relevant documentation before handling andmovement to ensure correct stock records are keptManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 19

K12 How to secure materials during movement and of avoiding damage to themK13 Characteristics of materialK14 Maintaining quality and its relation to the end userK15 How to resolve problems or difficulties arising when moving and storing materialsK16 If using mechanical moving equipment appropriate training / license must havebeen achievedK17 The importance of teamworkK18 Safe working practices and organisational proceduresK19 Limits of your own responsibilityK20 Ways of resolving with problems within the work area, and within limits of personalresponsibilityK21 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK22 The importance of effective communication with colleaguesK23 The lines of communication, authority and reporting proceduresK24 The organisation’s rules, codes and guidelines (including timekeeping)K25 The companies quality standardsK26 The types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of keepingthem accurateK27 The importance of complying with written instructionsK28 Equipment operating procedures / manufacturers’ instructionsK29 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 20

SKSTEX8 – Perform quality control procedures in the textiles industryOverview:This standard is for those who monitor product quality during production and examine and passproducts using the company’s quality control procedures.The job role may involve:1. Monitoring quality during production2. Interpreting specifications and work instructions3. Planning work to ensure continuity of production4. Examine and pass finished textile products against specificationPerformance Criteria:P1 Receive and interpret work instructions and specificationsP2 Keep the work area clean and safeP3 Organise the work area to meet production requirementsP4 Check that equipment and tools are in good working order and ready for useP5 Protect materials and products from contaminationP6 Examine products following approved procedures and examinationtechniquesP7 Handle all products with care in accordance with agreed proceduresP8 Identify faults and report them in accordance with agreed proceduresP9 Report problems outside of your own limits of responsibilityP10 Identify un-repairable / repairable productsP11 Take corrective action to return products to required standardsP12 Isolate products which do not meet specificationP13 Use approved methods to mark and log identified faultsP14 Record problems following organisational guidelinesP15 Forward rejected products which have not passed inspection in accordance withagreed proceduresP16 Report the results of inspections promptly and accurately to the appropriate personP17 Contribute to maintaining the on-going quality of production and productsP18 Forward passed products to the next stage in the production processP19 Complete and store accurate records and documentationKnowledge and Understanding:K1 How to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyK2 How to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsK3 How to interpret and make use of the information detailed in specifications andinstructionsK4 How to check products against specificationK5 The inspection processes required for particular productsK6 Effective planning of work activities to maintain continuity of operationsK7 Characteristics of materials to be inspectedK8 Reasons why products do not conformK9 Procedures when products do not meet specificationK10 Importance of keeping the work area clean and free from obstructionsK11 Limits of own responsibilityK12 Pre-inspection activitiesK13 Approved methods of inspectionK14 Types of faults and irregularities in productsK15 Methods of protecting materials and finished goodsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 21

K16 Methods of identifying, segregating and correctly marking faultsK17 How to deal with rejected productsK18 The importance of achieving quality and its relation to the end user/customerK19 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK20 How your specific work activities relate to the production processK21 Safe working practices and organisational proceduresK22 Limits of your own responsibilityK23 Ways of resolving with problems within the work areaK24 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK25 The importance of effective communication with colleaguesK26 The lines of communication, authority and reporting proceduresK27 The organisation’s rules, codes and guidelines (including timekeeping)K28 The companies quality standardsK29 The types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of keepingthem accurateK30 The importance of complying with written instructionsK31 Equipment operating procedures / manufacturers’ instructionsK32 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 22

SKSTEX10 – Package manufactured productsOverview:This standard is for those who pack products before they are stored and despatched.The job role may involve:1. Preparing to pack finished products2. Carrying out packing operations3. Ensuring the correct packaging is used4. Checking that the packaged goods meet specifications5. Forwarding packed goodsPerformance Criteria:P1 Keep the work area clean and safeP2 Organise the work area to meet production needsP3 Receive the product specification and follow work instructionsP4 Check that equipment and tools are in good working order and are ready for useP5 Select products to be packed and check them against specificationsP6 Identify and select the type of packaging to be used for the productP7 Select correct packaging materialsP8 Pack and label the product according to packaging instructionsP9 Protect products to be packed from dirt and damageP10 Handle products and packaging with care in accordance with agreed proceduresP11 Ensure the finished packed product meets specificationsP12 Identify and isolate imperfect products and packagingP13 Report any faults to the responsible personP14 Protect products against damage and contamination after packingP15 Complete and store accurate records and documentationP16 Forward packaged goods to the correct locationKnowledge and Understanding:K1 How to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyK2 How to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsK3 The checks needed to ensure product for packaging is correct for quality andquantityK4 The type of packaging materials to be used and the quantities neededK5 How to report problems with products, packaging materials or equipmentK6 How to protect products from damage and contamination during packagingK7 How to report packaged products which do not conform to specification and towhomK8 How to forward packaged products safely to next locationK9 The importance of achieving quality and its relation to the end user/customerK10 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK11 Safe working practices and organisational proceduresK12 Limits of your own responsibilityK13 Ways of resolving with problems within the work areaK14 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK15 The importance of effective communication with colleaguesK16 The lines of communication, authority and reporting proceduresK17 The organisation’s rules, codes and guidelines (including timekeeping)Manufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 23

K18 The companies quality standardsK19 The types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of keepingthem accurateK20 The importance of complying with written instructionsK21 Equipment operating procedures / manufacturers’ instructionsK22 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 24

SKSTEX11 – Provide support services for textile productionOverview:This standard is for those who perform services that support textile production.The job role may involve:1. Preparing and organising work2. Carrying out manual operations3. Distributing work4. Isolating imperfect productsPerformance Criteria:P1 Keep the work area clean and safeP2 Organise the work area in a way that meets production requirementsP3 Check that equipment and tools are in good working order and ready for useP4 Protect products from dirt and damageP5 Receive and interpret work instructions accuratelyP6 Identify products to be processedP7 Support operations in accordance with instructions and following agreedproceduresP8 Use approved work methodsP9 Ensure the product meets specificationsP10 Handle products with care in accordance with agreed proceduresP11 Forward products to the next stage in the production processP12 Identify and isolate imperfect productsP13 Report any faults to the right personP14 Complete and store accurate records and documentationP15 Forward products to the correct locationKnowledge and Understanding:K1 The support services required for particular productsK2 How to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyK3 How to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsK4 How to identify products which do not conform to specificationK5 Types of problems and how to report faults to the appropriate peopleK6 How to forward products and ensure their safe handoverK7 How to interpret and follow packaging instructionsK8 The checks needed to ensure product for packaging is correct for quality andquantityK9 The type of packaging materials to be used and the quantities neededK10 How to report problems with products, packaging materials or equipmentK11 How to protect products from damage and contamination during packagingK12 How to report packaged products which do not conform to specification and towhomK13 How to forward packaged products safely to next locationK14 The importance of achieving quality and its relation to the end user / customerK15 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK16 Safe working practices and organisational proceduresK17 Limits of your own responsibilityK18 Ways of resolving with problems within the work areaK19 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 25

K20 The importance of effective communication with colleaguesK21 The lines of communication, authority and reporting proceduresK22 The organisation’s rules, codes and guidelines (including timekeeping)K23 The companies quality standardsK24 The types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of keepingthem accurateK25 The importance of complying with written instructionsK26 Equipment operating procedures / manufacturers’ instructionsK27 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 26

SKSTEX13 – Maintain and improve your workOverview:This standard is for those who seek to improve the standard of work expected of them, learn newskills, and apply new work methods to work activities.The job role may involve:1. Improving and maintaining work standards2. Identifying opportunities for further training3. Developing learning and skillsPerformance Criteria:P1 Meet current work responsibilitiesP2 Report difficulties in maintaining work standards to appropriate people promptlyP3 Seek advice about how to improve performance from appropriate peopleP4 Seek help from others to improve skillsP5 Identify realistic and achievable improvements to your work performance related toproduct efficiency and qualityP6 Learn new skills and work methods to develop knowledge base of the wholedepartmentP7 Undertake training in a positive and constructive mannerP8 Undertake relevant trainingP9 Make use of new skills in work activitiesP10 Work with colleagues constructively when learning new skills and work methodsP11 Receive and utilise feedback from appropriate peopleP12 Seek opportunities for further trainingP13 Complete and store accurate records and documentationKnowledge and Understanding:K1 How to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyK2 How to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsK3 The job description related to the job roleK4 Company expectationsK5 Overall aim of working departmentsK6 Overall aim of working practicesK7 How to identify whether your work is up to standard or notK8 Appropriate sources of support to develop skillsK9 How to make use of available training and learning opportunitiesK10 How to work constructively with others when learningK11 How to make effective use of both positive and negative feedbackK12 How to make use of new skills and knowledge in your normal work activitiesK13 How department procedures contribute towards overall efficiency and qualityK14 The importance of quality and its relation to the end user / customerK15 How to request access to further learning and trainingK16 Limits of personal responsibilityK17 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK18 The lines of communication and the importance of effective communication withcolleaguesK19 The company structureK20 The organisation’s rules, codes and guidelinesK21 The companies quality standardsK22 The types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of keepingManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 27

them accurateK23 The importance of complying with written instructionsK24 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 28

SKSTEX14 – Prepare for textile manufacturing operationsOverview:This standard is for those who carry out essential preparatory operations.The job role may involve:1. Preparing for work operations2. Gathering resources3. Ensuring equipment is in good order to meet requirementsPerformance Criteria:P1P2P3P4P5P6P7P8P9Keep the work area clean, safe and free from waste and obstructionsReceive and interpret work instructionsIdentify and select resources to meet specifications and maintain continuity of workoperationsMake equipment ready for use in order to meet work instructionsOrganise the work area to ensure efficiency during work operationsProtect resources from damage and contaminationTake action when resources and equipment do not meet requirementsCarry out preparation activities safely within agreed timescales following agreedproceduresComplete and store accurate records and documentationKnowledge and Understanding:K1K2K3K4K5K6K7K8K9How to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyHow to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsWork operations and specifications to be followedPreparation activities prior to work operationsCharacteristics of materials to be processed and how to handle themCapabilities of equipment to be used and actions to be taken when it does notconform to specificationImportance of maintaining a clean and safe work areaThe importance of achieving quality and its relation to the end user / customerThe production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK10 Safe working practices and organisational proceduresK11 Limits of your own responsibilityK12 Ways of resolving with problems within the work area, and within limits of personalresponsibilityK13 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK14 The importance of effective communication with colleaguesK15 The lines of communication, authority and reporting proceduresK16 The organisation’s rules, codes and guidelines (including timekeeping)K17 The companies quality standardsK18 The types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of keepingthem accurateK19 The importance of complying with written instructionsK20 Equipment operating procedures / manufacturers’ instructionsK21 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 29

SKSTEX15 – Control the efficiency of textile productionOverview:This standard is for those who monitor machinery and equipment during production to maintain the requiredproductivity levels and quality standards.The job role may involve:1. Overseeing the manufacture of textile products2. Organising and controlling the manufacturing processPerformance Criteria:P1 Carry out handover proceduresP2 Pass on essential information and any instructions at handover points duringproductionP3 Keep work area clean and safe and free from waste and obstructions duringproductionP4 Check that materials, machinery and equipment meet specificationP5 Monitor materials and equipment against specification during processingP6 Take action within your own area of responsibility promptly if materials orequipment fail to match specificationP7 Organise and carry out tasks to maintain the flow of materials and productionP8 Use work methods to meet specification within agreed time schedulesP9 Meet and maintain productivity levelsP10 Adjustment the work pattern as required to maintain production targetsP11 Minimise wastage and downtime during processingP12 Meet and maintain the quality of output to meet specificationP13 Check that processed products meet production specificationP14 Forward processed products using agreed procedureP15 Complete and store accurate records and documentationKnowledge and Understanding:K1 How to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyK2 How to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsK3 How to plan work activities to maintain continuity of operationsK4 Faults with materials, equipment and processes, their causes and relevant actionK5 Preparation activities prior to work operationsK6 Characteristics of materials to be processed and how to handle themK7 Capabilities of equipment to be used and actions to be taken when it does notconform to specificationK8 Importance of maintaining a clean and safe work areaK9 Action to take when dealing with shortfalls and quality problems in suppliesK10 Limits of own responsibility during the distribution processK11 Methods of protecting materialsK12 The importance of achieving quality and its relation to the end user/customerK13 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK14 Safe working practices and organisational proceduresK15 Limits of your own responsibilityK16 Ways of resolving with problems within the work areaK17 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK18 The importance of effective communication with colleaguesK19 The lines of communication, authority and reporting proceduresManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 30

K20 The organisation’s rules, codes and guidelines (including timekeeping)K21 The companies quality standardsK22 The types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of keepingthem accurateK23 The importance of complying with instructionsK24 Equipment operating procedures / manufacturers’ instructionsK25 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 31

SKSTEX16 – Produce textile productsOverview:This standard is for those who produce textile products using different machinery, equipment andconstruction methods.The job role may involve:1. Assembling components to specification2. Maintaining and controlling the work pattern3. Maximising production4. Maintaining quality requirementsPerformance Criteria:P1 Receive and interpret work instructions and specificationsP2 Carry out handover procedureP3 Check materials and components against specificationP4 Identify faulty components or components that do not match specification and takeactionP5 Maintain a clean, safe work areaP6 Ensure equipment meets specifications and is ready for useP7 Organise work area to optimise production flowP8 Use approved methods of assembly to assemble componentsP9 Follow work instructions and specifications accuratelyP10 Identify assembly problems and take appropriate prompt actionP11 Monitor the supply of materials and components to meet production requirementsP12 Manage own work pattern to ensure maximum operating efficiencyP13 Make adjustments to work pattern to maintain the required flow of productionP14 Meet and maintain productivity levelsP15 Protect the output from dirt and damageP16 Handle materials and components safely and carefullyP17 Forward manufactured goods using agreed proceduresP18 Complete and store accurate records and documentationP19 Carry out daily upkeep of machinery and equipmentKnowledge and Understanding:K1 How to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyK2 How to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsK3 Hand over procedures and information required at changeover pointsK4 Ways of planning work activities to maintain continuity of operationsK5 Characteristics of materials and components to be assembledK6 Capabilities of machinery and equipment to be used and action to be taken when itdoes not conform to specificationK7 Reasons why materials and components do not conform and corrective actionneededK8 Importance of keeping the work area clean and free from obstructionsK9 Types of preparation activitiesK10 Types of faults and irregularities in components and appropriate action to takeK11 Types of problems in manufacturing and appropriate action to takeK12 Methods of protecting materials and manufactured goodsK13 Importance of maintaining product qualityK14 How the supply of materials and components is maintainedK15 Types of adjustment to work patterns that can be madeK16 Forwarding proceduresManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 32

K17 Action to take when dealing with shortfalls and quality problems in suppliesK18 The importance of achieving quality and its relation to the end user / customerK19 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK20 Safe working practices and organisational proceduresK21 Limits of your own responsibilityK22 Ways of resolving with problems within the work areaK23 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK24 The importance of effective communication with colleaguesK25 The lines of communication, authority and reporting proceduresK26 The organisation’s rules, codes and guidelines (including timekeeping)K27 The companies quality standardsK28 The types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of keepingthem accurateK29 The importance of complying with written instructionsK30 Equipment operating procedures / manufacturers’ instructionsK31 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 33

SKSTEX17 – Perform manual textile operationsOverview:This standard is for those who perform manual operations within the textiles industry.The job role may involve:1. Carrying out textile operations by hand2. Maintaining the work pattern and flow3. Handling materials and componentsPerformance Criteria:P1 Check equipment and materials against specificationsP2 Follow work instructionsP3 Use correct working methods and techniquesP4 Handle materials and products correctly and safelyP5 Monitor the supply of materials and components to meet production requirementsP6 Protect materials and goods from contaminationP7 Co-ordinate work activities to maintain the work flowP8 Meet quality and quantity requirementsP9 Achieve continuity of production within agreed timescalesP10 Deal with faulty materials, equipment and toolsP11 Report materials, equipment and tools that do not match specificationP12 Identify problems with processing and take appropriate actionP13 Complete and store accurate records and documentationP14 Forward processed goods using agreed proceduresKnowledge and Understanding:P1P2P3P4P5P6P7P8P9How to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyHow to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsCharacteristics of materials to be processedHow the supply of materials and components is maintainedCapabilities of equipment to be usedReasons why materials and equipment do not conform, and corrective actionneeded and who to report problems toTypes of preparation activitiesThe types of faults and irregularities in materials, equipment and components andappropriate actionThe types of problems in processing, how to deal with them and appropriatecorrective actionP10 Methods of protecting materials and finished goodsP11 Importance of maintaining product qualityP12 Safe handling of materials and goodsP13 Production procedures, sequences and time schedulesP14 The importance of maintaining continuity of productionP15 Transfer / forwarding proceduresP16 The importance of achieving quality and its relation to the end user / customerP17 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessP18 Safe working practices and organisational proceduresP19 Limits of your own responsibilityP20 Ways of resolving with problems within the work areaP21 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 34

P22 The importance of effective communication with colleaguesP23 The lines of communication, authority and reporting proceduresP24 The organisation’s rules, codes and guidelines (including timekeeping)P25 The companies quality standardsP26 The types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of keepingthem accurateP27 The importance of complying with written instructionsP28 Equipment operating procedures / manufacturers’ instructionsP29 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 35

SKSTEX19 – Perform textile testing operationsOverview:This standard is for those who carry out routine testing operations on textile products from thepreparation of samples through to recording and validating test results.The job role may involve:1. Preparing for textile testing2. Preparing the test sample3. Conducting and recording tests4. Validating data and presenting resultsPerformance Criteria:P1 Receive relevant documentation and identified samples before testingP2 Select and prepare appropriate testing equipmentP3 Check that equipment is fit for purpose, calibrated and ready for useP4 Report faulty, unserviceable equipment to appropriate peopleP5 Identify the correct sampleP6 Prepare the samples for testing in accordance with standard operating proceduresP7 Ensure the appropriate controlled conditions are in placeP8 Carry out prescribed tests according to standard procedures and within agreedtimescalesP9 Apply approved tolerances as requiredP10 Ensure test variables are within acceptable limitsP11 Make adjustments to maintain required conditions during testingP12 Record and report deviations from set procedures to appropriate peopleP13 Identify and store test samples in accordance with agreed proceduresP14 Check data against required outcomesP15 Record and validate resultsP16 Present validated resultsP17 Draw valid and reliable conclusions from processed dataP18 Identify and resolve deviations following agreed proceduresP19 Make recommendations following implementationP20 Complete and store accurate records and documentationP21 Dispose of used samples and wasteP22 Clean and store equipment and materials after use following organisationalproceduresP23 Clean the work area and dispose of equipment and materials safely and promptlyin accordance with organisational proceduresKnowledge and Understanding:K1 How to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyK2 How to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsK3 Ways of planning work activities to maintain continuity of operationsK4 How to rectify with problems within the work area, and within limits of personalresponsibilityK5 The principles of testingK6 The types of testing methods and routinesK7 Methods of controlling variablesK8 Types of testing equipment and ways of ensuring its serviceabilityK9 Action to take when equipment is defectiveK10 Health, safety and environmental requirementsK11 Types of hazards, risks and abnormal occurrences and how to respond to themManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 36

K12 Types of waste and methods of dealing with themK13 Methods of processing and validating dataK14 Tolerance limits and required levels of accuracyK15 Approved methods of dealing with deviations and anomalies and procedures forcorrecting dataK16 Procedures for recording and retrieving dataK17 How to report results and to whomK18 Storage of informationK19 Calculation of test resultsK20 Statistical and mathematical techniques applicable to dataK21 The importance of achieving quality and its relation to the end user/customerK22 Safe working practices and organisational proceduresK23 Limits of your own responsibilityK24 Ways of resolving with problems within the work area, and within limits of personalresponsibilityK25 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK26 The importance of effective communication with colleaguesK27 The lines of communication, authority and reporting proceduresK28 The organisation’s rules, codes and guidelines (including timekeeping)K29 The companies quality standardsK30 The types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of keepingthem accurateK31 The importance of complying with written instructionsK32 Equipment operating procedures / manufacturers’ instructionsK33 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 37

SKSTEX20 – Maintain machinery and equipmentOverview:This standard is for those who are responsible for the basic day-to-day maintenance of productionmachinery and equipment.The job role may involve:1. Carrying out basic machine maintenance2. Identifying faults and problemsPerformance Criteria:P1P2P3P4P5P6P7P8P9Receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyMake use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsPlan maintenance routines to maintain continuity of operationsPerform maintenance of machinery and equipment following organisationalguidelinesCompetently operate machinery to required specificationUse tools and materials safelyObtain parts and materials from approved sources within the organisationDispose of waste in accordance with approved proceduresIdentify problems with machinery and equipment using approved fault findingtechniquesP10 Diagnose the cause of faults and take corrective action within the limits of yourresponsibilityP11 Rectify faults within the limits of own responsibilityP12 Test the running of the machinery and equipment after faults have been dealt withP13 Report faults outside own responsibility to others for actionP14 Check that machinery and equipment is operating correctly and safely afterrectifying faultsP15 Complete and store accurate records and documentationKnowledge and Understanding:K1 How to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyK2 How to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsK3 Ways of planning work activities to maintain continuity of operationsK4 Component parts of machinery and equipmentK5 Routine maintenance procedures and schedulesK6 How to obtain / order component partsK7 How to identify commonly occurring faults in machinery and equipmentK8 Understand related problems with production materials to rectify identifiedproduction issuesK9 Function of tools and their correct useK10 Ways of testing machinery and equipment after maintenance and fault rectificationK11 Maintenance and fault rectification record keeping systemsK12 Safe working practices and organisational proceduresK13 Limits of your own responsibilityK14 Ways of resolving with problems within the work area, and within limits of personalresponsibilityK15 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK16 The importance of effective communication with colleaguesK17 The lines of communication, authority and reporting proceduresK18 The organisation’s rules, codes and guidelines (including timekeeping)Manufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 38

K19 The companies quality standardsK20 The types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of keepingthem accurateK21 The importance of complying with written instructionsK22 Equipment operating procedures / manufacturers’ instructionsK23 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 39

SKSTEX21 – Contribute to the continuous improvement of operationsOverview:This standard is for those who identify ways in which to improve work activities and contribute toovercoming operational problems.The job role may involve:1. Identifying opportunities for improving operations2. Taking corrective action3. Making recommendations for changes and improvements to work activities and processesPerformance Criteria:P1 Investigate operational problems and identify their causesP2 Obtain accurate and up-to-date information about work operationsP3 Report problems in operations that effect productionP4 Discuss suggestions and ideas for solving problems with other relevant peopleP5 Make recommendations for improvements to appropriate people in accordancewith organisational procedurereP6 Identify potential results of recommended improvementsP7 Gathering relevant information to support your proposed recommendationsP8 Identify the resources needed to implement the proposed improvementsP9 Help to implement improvements in work processesP10 Take corrective action within your own area of responsibilityP11 Complete and store accurate records and documentationKnowledge and Understanding:K1 How to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyK2 How to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsK3 Likely problems with work operations and their causesK4 Appropriate forms of corrective action to solve such problemsK5 The limits of your own authority when taking corrective actionK6 Who to inform of problems and possible solutionsK7 The types of information needed to assess the nature of problems and where it canbe obtainedK8 Sources of potential improvements to work operations and their implicationsK9 How to support recommendations with appropriate informationK10 How to present findings and recommendationsK11 Who to present recommendations toK12 The importance of achieving quality and its relation to the end user/customerK13 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK14 Safe working practices and organisational proceduresK15 Limits of your own responsibilityK16 Ways of resolving with problems within the work area, and within limits of personalresponsibilityK17 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK18 The importance of effective communication with colleaguesK19 The lines of communication, authority and reporting proceduresK20 The organisation’s rules, codes and guidelines (including timekeeping)K21 The companies quality standardsK22 The types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of keepingthem accurateManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 40

K23 The importance of complying with written instructionsK24 Equipment operating procedures / manufacturers’ instructionsK25 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 41

SKSTEX22 – Configure and prove production machineryOverview:This standard is for those who plan and set up machine configurations to meet productionrequirements.The job role may involve:1. Planning and setting up machine configurations2. Preparing machine for production3. Ensuring the manufactured output matches specification requirements4. Providing all relevant information prior to the start of productionPerformance Criteria:P1 Work instructions and specificationsP2 Set up machinery to meet production requirements in accordance with approvedproceduresP3 Assess downtime and set-up time so that it fits into the production scheduleP4 Plan the effective use of resourcesP5 Prioritise workloadsP6 Plan machinery configurationP7 Obtain all relevant data and resources to prove machineryP8 Clean and maintain plant during set upP9 Ensure initial machine settings conform to the production specificationP10 Carry out checks to ensure the machine configuration is safeP11 Conduct trialsP12 Inspect sample products them against specification to ensure conformityP13 Ensure new settings achieve the required production rateP14 Check the processed product against specification to ensure conformityP15 Make adjustments to configurations as requiredP16 Determine final production settingsP17 Check that the machine runs under normal production conditions to meetspecification requirementsP18 Provide relevant information and instructions to permit productionP19 Ensure that authority to proceed with production is givenP20 Complete and store accurate records and documentationKnowledge and Understanding:K1 How to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyK2 How to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsK3 Manufacturing processes and production cycleK4 Machine capabilities and their operating characteristicsK5 Commonly occurring faults and their diagnosisK6 Limits of and criticalities of machine settingsK7 Sources of supplies of parts and materialsK8 Factors influencing the handling characteristics of materials during productionK9 Sources of technical data on materials, equipment, machinery and processesK10 The compatibility of machine and materialsK11 The format and content of production specificationK12 Sources of machine specificationsK13 Product construction, composition and manufactureK14 The importance of achieving quality and its relation to the end user / customerK15 Safe working practices and organisational proceduresK16 Limits of your own responsibilityManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 42

K17 Ways of resolving with problems within the work area, and within limits of personalresponsibilityK18 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK19 The importance of effective communication with colleaguesK20 The lines of communication, authority and reporting proceduresK21 The organisation’s rules, codes and guidelines (including timekeeping)K22 The companies quality standardsK23 The types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of keepingthem accurateK24 The importance of complying with written instructionsK25 Equipment operating procedures / manufacturers’ instructionsK26 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 43

SKSTEX23 – Monitor and sustain equipment performanceOverview:This standard is for those who monitor machinery and equipment during the production processand make adjustments to ensure it is operating to full capacity and meeting quality and quantityproduction requirements.The job role may involve:1. Monitoring production2. Contributing to quality control requirements3. Analysing and rectifying faults in production4. Producing and maintaining accurate recordsPerformance Criteria:P1 Comply with written instructionsP2 Identify quality and quantity requirementsP3 Monitor production runsP4 Check that quality standards are maintained during productionP5 Identify any irregularities in processing operations for irregularitiesP6 Analyze faults and their causes using standard fault finding proceduresP7 Dealing with defective products following agreed proceduresP8 Making necessary adjustments to equipment within process control limitsP9 Ensure adjustments meet quality and quantity specificationsP10 Ensure adjustments are within process control limits and within the limits of ownauthorityP11 Return machinery and equipment to full production after rectifying faults andensure that all appropriate people are informedP12 Rectify faults and resolve problems with minimum disruption to productionfollowing agreed proceduresP13 Make recommendations on how to return process to requirements and informappropriate peopleP14 Report faults that are outside your area of responsibility to the appropriate personand make recommendations to prevent repetition of problemsP15 Complete and store accurate records and documentationKnowledge and Understanding:K1 How to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyK2 How to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsK3 Quality control checks within production run and during testsK4 Process control methodsK5 Procedures for dealing with defective or faulty productsK6 Technical tolerances of machinery and operating characteristicsK7 Characteristics of materials during productionK8 Commonly occurring faults and their diagnosisK9 Sources of technical data on materials, equipment, machinery and processesK10 The compatibility of machine and productK11 Limits of personal responsibility and lines of communicationK12 Agreed working practicesK13 Fault finding principles and techniquesK14 Machine specifications and capabilitiesK15 Types of records to be maintainedK16 Requisition and ordering proceduresK17 Safe working practices and organisational proceduresManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 44

K18 Limits of your own responsibilityK19 Ways of resolving with problems within the work area, and within limits of personalresponsibilityK20 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK21 The importance of effective communication with colleaguesK22 The lines of communication, authority and reporting proceduresK23 The organisation’s rules, codes and guidelines (including timekeeping)K24 The companies quality standardsK25 The types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of keepingthem accurateK26 The importance of complying with written instructionsK27 Equipment operating procedures / manufacturers’ instructionsK28 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 45

SKSTEX24 – Service textile machinery and equipmentOverview:This standard is for those who plan, set up and carry out servicing procedures for textilemachinery.The job role will involve:1. Planning and preparing for servicing of machinery and equipment2. Diagnosing faults3. Dismantling, replacing and assembling machines, components and component parts4. Test runs5. Declaring machinery fit to return to productionPerformance Criteria:P1 Receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyP2 Secure and isolate area in which equipment is to be servicedP3 Check the correct tools, equipment, components and component parts have beenordered and are availableP4 Assemble necessary tools, equipment, components and component parts checkthat all replacement parts meet specificationP5 Agree action with the appropriate people when specified replacements are notavailableP6 Complying with all relevant authorization requirementsP7 Interpret and apply information correctly using relevant machine manuals anddrawingsP8 Examine equipment, components and component parts to ensure they are clean,protected and fit for purposeP9 Select appropriate toolsP10 Service equipment within agreed schedulesP11 Assemble and fit components and component parts according to manufacturer’sinstructions to meet specificationP12 Work safely following agreed procedures causing minimum disruption toproductionP13 Identify problems using logical fault finding methodsP14 Dismantle, replace and re-assemble equipment and components partsP15 Carry out test runs after servicing or replacementP16 Use cost-effective methods to repair equipment and replace partsP17 Return machinery to productionP18 Monitor new components and component parts over an agreed period and recordresultsP19 Complete and store accurate records and documentationKnowledge and Understanding:K1 How to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyK2 How to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsK3 Component parts of the machine and their functionsK4 Sources of supply of componentsK5 Procedures for ordering spare components and partsK6 Fault finding techniques and the use of machine and component drawingsK7 Organizational permit to work proceduresK8 Function of tools and their correct applicationK9 How to store components and component partsK10 Procedures for requesting component parts from storesManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 46

K11 Routine maintenance procedures and schedulesK12 Procedures for isolating machineryK13 Operating conditions and applications for a range of lubricantsK14 Lifting and slinging techniquesK15 Effect of downtime and material wastage on operating costsK16 Principles of refitting components and component partsK17 Electrical and mechanical safe working practicesK18 Limits of personal responsibilityK19 Procedures for use of test equipmentK20 Types of pre-production testsK21 Test result recording and reporting proceduresK22 Technical tolerances of machinery and operating characteristicsK23 Characteristics of materials during productionK24 Commonly occurring faults and their diagnosisK25 Sources of technical data on materials, equipment, machinery and processesK26 The compatibility of machine and productK27 Agreed working practicesK28 Fault finding principles and techniquesK29 Machine specifications and capabilitiesK30 Requisition and ordering proceduresK31 Ways of testing machinery and equipment after maintenance and fault rectificationK32 Maintenance and fault rectification record keeping systemsK33 Safe working practices and organisational proceduresK34 Limits of your own responsibilityK35 Ways of resolving with problems within the work area, and within limits of personalresponsibilityK36 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK37 The importance of effective communication with colleaguesK38 The lines of communication, authority and reporting proceduresK39 The organisation’s rules, codes and guidelines (including timekeeping)K40 The companies quality standardsK41 The types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of keepingthem accurateK42 The importance of complying with written instructionsK43 Equipment operating procedures / manufacturers’ instructionsK44 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 47

SKSTEX25 – Provide technical input into bulk productionOverview:This standard is for those who provide technical information and support during the productionprocess.The job role may involve:1. Contributing to the implementation and control of bulk production2. Identifying effective working procedures3. Recommending ways to improve the production process4. Producing specifications for bulk production5. Identifying and rectifying problems in bulk productionPerformance Criteria:P1 Receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyP2 Develop effective working methods and procedures to meet quality and quantityrequirementsP3 Produce accurate information and detailed specifications for bulk productionP4 Plan and control cost effective production systemsP5 Determine the resources needed to achieve outputP6 Contribute to the development of appropriate support systemsP7 Monitor the bulk production processP8 Identify the nature of faults and defects and their likely causesP9 Recommend required adjustments to proceduresP10 Make adjustments to processes and materials to rectify faults and defectsP11 Monitor output after adjustments against specification to ensure conformityP12 Alter instructions and specifications following adjustmentsP13 Revise quality requirements as requiredP14 Develop quality systems and documentationP15 Complete and store accurate records and documentationKnowledge and Understanding:K1 How to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyK2 How to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsK3 Organisational guidelines for conducting bulk productionK4 Roles and responsibilities during bulk productionK5 Organisational communication structuresK6 Types of resources and systems for ensuring the availability of resourcesK7 Methods of establishing production outcomes and maintaining quality requirementsK8 Limits of personal responsibilityK9 Production planning and control proceduresK10 Working methods and adjustments to proceduresK11 Support systems relevant to bulk productionK12 Types of records and documentation to be maintained for bulk productionK13 Faults likely to occur during bulk production and methods of rectifying themK14 The compatibility of machine and productK15 Agreed working practicesK16 Fault finding principles and techniquesK17 Machine specifications and capabilitiesK18 Requisition and ordering proceduresK19 Ways of testing machinery and equipment after maintenance and fault rectificationK20 Maintenance and fault rectification record keeping systemsK21 Safe working practices and organisational proceduresManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 48

SKSTEX26 – Perform sample analysisOverview:This standard is for those who analyse samples and evaluate the production implications ofproducing the same or similar products.The job role may involve:1. Identifying materials and components2. Recommending appropriate machinery and equipment to re-produce the sample product3. Evaluating the prototype samplePerformance Criteria:P1P2P3P4P5P6P7P8P9Prepare the work area and equipment required for sample analysisAnalyse the sample following the agreed procedureDetermine the structure of the sample and the materials it is made ofEvaluate the outcomes of the sample analysisEvaluate the sample against production capabilitiesIdentify materials needed for sample productionIdentify the appropriate machinery for sample productionAssess the feasibility of producing the product cost-effectivelyPresent production recommendations and contribute to the decision makingprocessP10 Produce a sample prototype specificationP11 Ensure that machinery is set up in accordance with requirements and that thecorrect materials and components are available for sample productionP12 Ensure that samples are produced following approved procedures within agreedtimescalesP13 Check sample production against specificationP14 Identify solutions to overcome problems in sample productionP15 Suggest modifications to sample specifications and samples to meet requirementsP16 Contribute to sample approval proceduresP17 Make recommendations about the most cost-effective methods of bulk productionfor the new productP18 Produce accurate and complete records of sample evaluation and productionprocessP19 Store sample and records in accordance with company proceduresKnowledge and Understanding:K1 How to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyK2 How to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsK3 Sample analysis techniquesK4 Appropriate equipment and materials for sample analysisK5 The characteristics of materials and their propertiesK6 Methods of calculating production resource requirementsK7 Components of a product specificationK8 Technical aspects of product developmentK9 Impact of customer requirements on productionK10 Compatibility of machine and productK11 Limits of personal responsibility and lines of communicationK12 Organizational procedures for sample productionK13 Sample costing methodsK14 Sample development methodsK15 Content of a sample specificationManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 50

K16 Alternative methods of productionK17 Ways of adjusting specifications within machine capabilities and cost constraintsK18 The importance of achieving quality and its relation to the end user / customerK19 Safe working practices and organisational proceduresK20 Limits of your own responsibilityK21 Ways of resolving with problems within the work areaK22 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK23 The importance of effective communication with colleaguesK24 The lines of communication, authority and reporting proceduresK25 The organisation’s rules, codes and guidelines (including timekeeping)K26 The companies quality standardsK27 The types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of keepingthem accurateK28 The importance of complying with written instructionsK29 Equipment operating procedures / manufacturers’ instructionsK30 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 51

SKSTEX27 – Produce prototype samplesOverview:This standard is for those who are responsible for the production of samples, selecting appropriateproduction methods and interpreting specifications.The job role may involve:1. Setting up machinery and equipment for the production of samples2. Making adjustments to ensure requirements are met3. Maintaining accurate records and prototype samples safely according to agreedprocedures4. Finalising the sample making processPerformance Criteria:P1 Receive work instructions and interpret instructions and sample specificationsaccuratelyP2 Select and evaluate the most efficient way of producing samples to meetrequirementsP3 Set up and configure machinery to produce samplesP4 Ensure the materials and components for production are available and meetrequirementsP5 Ensure the appropriate people are fully informed about the sample making processP6 Produce samples within the required timescalesP7 Evaluate samples against specificationP8 Identify problems in production, materials and componentsP9 Rectify problems in production, materials and componentsP10 Make adjustments required to meet specificationsP11 Ensure the prototype sample meets requirements and is correct to specificationP12 Labeling finalised sample and store in the agreed placeP13 Record any amendments to the prototype sample specification and highlightspecial requirements and problems which occurred during sample productionP14 Recommend efficient and cost-effective methods ways of bulk production for theproductP15 Contribute to the finalisation of the prototype sample specificationP16 Complete and store accurate records and documentationKnowledge and Understanding:K1 How to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyK2 How to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsK3 Organisational procedures for sample productionK4 Ways of selecting appropriate methods of producing samplesK5 Content of a prototype sample specificationK6 How to configure machinery and types of adjustments possibleK7 Ways of adjusting specifications within machine capabilities and cost constraintsK8 Types of records requiredK9 Roles and responsibilities of those involved in sample productionK10 Methods of evaluating resultsK11 Quality assurance proceduresK12 The characteristics of materials and their propertiesK13 Methods of calculating production resource requirementsK14 Components of a product specificationK15 Technical aspects of product developmentK16 Impact of customer requirements on productionManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 52

K17 Compatibility of machine and productK18 Limits of personal responsibility and lines of communicationK19 Organisational procedures for sample productionK20 Awareness of sample costing methodsK21 Sample development methodsK22 Content of a sample specificationK23 Alternative methods of productionK24 Ways of adjusting specifications within machine capabilities and cost constraintsK25 Safe working practices and organisational proceduresK26 Limits of your own responsibilityK27 Ways of resolving with problems within the work areaK28 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK29 The importance of effective communication with colleaguesK30 The lines of communication, authority and reporting proceduresK31 The organisation’s rules, codes and guidelines (including timekeeping)K32 The companies quality standardsK33 The types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of keepingthem accurateK34 The importance of complying with written instructionsK35 Equipment operating procedures / manufacturers’ instructionsK36 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 53

SKSTEX28 – Conduct pre-production trialsOverview:This standard is for those who are involved in the process of carrying out pre-production trials andmonitoring the critical path of trial production prior to bulk production.The job role may involve:1. Checking the outcomes of trial production against specifications2. Selecting materials, components, machinery and equipment3. Evaluating the results of trials4. Providing information for bulk productionPerformance Criteria:P1 Receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyP2 Plan and schedule pre-production trialsP3 Carry out trials to agreed specification and monitor the processP4 Develop a critical path of activities at each stage of the pilotP5 Check the outcomes of trial production against specificationP6 Ensure accurate information, complete specifications and relevant samples areavailableP7 Ensure authority has been given for pre-production trials and is communicated tothe relevant peopleP8 Carry out a pre-production trialP9 Monitor and record the progress of products during the trail processP10 Check products made in pre-production trials meets specificationsP11 Identify problems and recommend corrective actionP12 Modify specifications to achieve cost effective resultsP13 Check trial results and products after pre-production methods have been amendedP14 Evaluate the outcomes of pre-production trialP15 Evaluate the potential for bulk processingP16 Establish likely materials usage and production rates of bulk processingP17 Provide information and trial results to appropriate peopleP18 Recommend ways of improving production efficiencyP19 Contribute to the development of a final production specification and pass it onP20 Record results of the trials following the critical pathP21 Ensure samples and trial products are approved and authority given for bulkproduction to commenceP22 Complete and store accurate records and documentationKnowledge and Understanding:K1 How to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyK2 How to interpret work instructions and specifications and make use of theinformationK3 Organisational guidelines for conducting pre-production trials and testsK4 Types of adjustments permittedK5 Types of records requiredK6 Roles and responsibilities of those involved in trialsK7 Methods of evaluating trial resultsK8 How to measure production rates and usage of materialsK9 Methods of improving production efficiencyK10 Quality assurance proceduresK11 Limits and criticalities of machine settingsK12 Sources of information on machinery and process developmentsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 54

K13 Content of a pre-production specificationK14 Critical path during the pre-production processK15 Sample analysis techniquesK16 Appropriate equipment and materials for sample analysisK17 The characteristics of materials and their propertiesK18 Methods of calculating production resource requirementsK19 Components of a product specificationK20 Technical aspects of product developmentK21 Impact of customer requirements on productionK22 Compatibility of machine and productK23 Organisational procedures for sample productionK24 Sample costing methodsK25 Sample development methodsK26 Content of a sample specificationK27 Alternative methods of productionK28 Ways of adjusting specifications within machine capabilities and cost constraintsK29 The importance of achieving quality and its relation to the end user/customerK30 Safe working practices and organisational proceduresK31 Limits of your own responsibilityK32 Ways of resolving with problems within the work areaK33 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK34 The importance of effective communication with colleaguesK35 The lines of communication, authority and reporting proceduresK36 The organisation’s rules, codes and guidelines (including timekeeping)K37 The companies quality standardsK38 The types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of keepingthem accurateK39 The importance of complying with written instructionsK40 Equipment operating procedures / manufacturers’ instructionsK41 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 55

SKSTEX29 – Contribute to product developmentOverview:This standard is for those who are involved in the development process of new or adaptedproducts by carrying out preliminary product development activities, contributing to prototypeproduction and finalising the product.The job role may involve:1. Research for relevant information about trends and products2. Developing product briefs and prototype product specifications3. Selecting materials, components, machinery and equipment4. Pilot testing the product5. Assessing the product against specificationsPerformance Criteria:P1 Receive brief and specifications and interpret them accuratelyP2 Conduct market researchP3 Evaluate the results of the research relevant to the proposed productP4 Make recommendations and seek approval to proceed to develop the productP5 Collate relevant information and contribute to the development of a product briefP6 Contribute to prototype product specificationsP7 Recommend materials, components, machinery and equipment to be used inprototype productionP8 Contribute to the production of the prototype productP9 Contribute to testing the prototype product and evaluating test resultsP10 Recommend corrective action to resolve problems which occur during prototypeproductionP11 Assess the prototype product against specificationP12 Make amendments to the prototype, specification or production process to achievethe required resultP13 Ensure product meets costing and commercial requirementsP14 Record and store amendments to the specification accuratelyP15 Present the results of processing and testingP16 Contribute to the review of the product and production processP17 Contribute to the development quality requirementsP18 Make recommendations for sourcing components and materialsP19 Contribute to a final product specificationP20 Seek final approval of the productP21 Complete and store accurate records and documentationKnowledge and Understanding:K1 How to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyK2 How to interpret and make use of the information detailed in brief,specifications/work instructionsK3 How to research trends, materials development and market influencesK4 Sources of records, archives and sample libraries and how to make effective useof themK5 How to interpret a design brief and customer requirementsK6 Production processes and machine capabilitiesK7 Materials and their characteristicsK8 How to establish the fitness for purpose of the textile productK9 The construction of textile productsK10 How to analyse and assess samplesManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 56

K11 How to maintain recordsK12 Roles and responsibilities of self and others in the product development processK13 Organisational guidelines for conducting pre-production trials and testsK14 Types of records requiredK15 Roles and responsibilities of those involved in trialsK16 Methods of evaluating trial resultsK17 Methods of improving production efficiencyK18 Quality assurance proceduresK19 Limits and criticalities of machine settingsK20 Sources of information on machinery and process developmentsK21 Stages in the manufacturing processK22 Content of a pre-production specificationK23 Critical path during the pre-production processK24 The importance of achieving quality and its relation to the end user / customerK25 Safe working practices and organisational proceduresK26 Limits of your own responsibilityK27 Ways of resolving with problems within the work areaK28 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK29 The importance of effective communication with colleaguesK30 The lines of communication, authority and reporting proceduresK31 The organisation’s rules, codes and guidelines (including timekeeping)K32 The companies quality standardsK33 The types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of keepingthem accurateK34 The importance of complying with written instructionsK35 Equipment operating procedures / manufacturers’ instructionsK36 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 57

SKSTEX30 – Develop designs for textile productsOverview:This standard is for those who develop designs for textile products from initial conception to finalsample; identifying customer requirements; developing the design sample and finalising thedesign.The job role may involve:1. Interpreting customer’s requirements2. Working to a design brief3. Producing a visual interpretation of the design4. Identifying cost-effective methods of producing the first sample5. Producing samples and specifications as requiredPerformance Criteria:P1 Receive brief, specifications and work information and interpret them accuratelyP2 Identify and assess customer requirementsP3 Research alternatives for realising customer requirementsP4 Develop the initial design concept incorporating customer requirementsP5 Research sources of supply of materials and componentsP6 Select suitable materials and components and ensure adequate availabilityP7 Consider cost constraints on the designP8 Produce a visual interpretation of the designP9 Agree a cost-effective method of producing the design sampleP10 Seek customer approval for visual interpretation of the designP11 Produce accurate information and prototype design specification for sampleproductionP12 Monitor the development of samplesP13 Ensure the sample meets the specification requirementsP14 Identify design or specification modifications required and seek approvalP15 Ensure samples are tested to meet customer requirementsP16 Identify the approved sample and store it in the agreed placeP17 Contribute to customer approval proceduresP18 Informing the relevant people when the design is approvedP19 Ensure that approved samples and final specifications are complete, accuratelyidentified and available to the appropriate peopleP20 Ensure customer sampling requirements are met within agreed timescalesP21 Record the customer requirements and the design development processP22 Complete and safely store specifications and sample products in the agreed placein accordance with approved proceduresKnowledge and Understanding:K1 How to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyK2 How to interpret and make use of the work brief/ specifications/ informationK3 How to research design trends, competitor markets and market developmentsK4 Sources of records, archives and sample libraries and how to make effective useof themK5 How to interpret a design brief and customer requirementsK6 Relevant data and how to use themK7 Sources of information regarding legislative requirementsK8 Production processes and machine capabilitiesK9 Materials and their characteristicsK10 Customer pricing structures and policiesManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 58

K11 How to establish the fitness for purpose of the textile productK12 The construction of textile productsK13 Types of visual interpretationK14 The types of records kept, how are they completed, maintained and the importanceof keeping them accurateK15 Customer sampling proceduresK16 Customer approval proceduresK17 The importance of achieving quality and its relation to the end user / customerK18 Safe working practices and organisational proceduresK19 Limits of your own responsibilityK20 Ways of resolving with problems within the work areaK21 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK22 The importance of effective communication with colleaguesK23 The lines of communication, authority and reporting proceduresK24 The organisation’s rules, codes and guidelines (including timekeeping)K25 The companies quality standardsK26 The types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of keepingthem accurateK27 The importance of complying with written instructionsK28 Equipment operating procedures / manufacturers’ instructionsK29 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 59

SKSTEX31 – Develop colour recipes for initial colour samplesOverview:This standard is for those who develop colour recipes and samples including making colourassessments, formulating a trial recipe and producing initial colour sample.The job role may involve:1. Assessing customer requirements2. Using colour matching procedures3. Selecting suitable colorants for the substrates4. Establishing colourfastness5. Formulating trial recipes6. Producing the samplePerformance Criteria:P1 Receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyP2 Assess customer requirements against production facilitiesP3 Match colours against customer standards using appropriate colour matchingmethodsP4 Select colorants suitable for the substrateP5 Establish colour fastness and consistency in different types of lightP6 Collect and evaluate colourP7 Make and record the colour assessmentP8 Assess relevant technical informationP9 Formulate a trial colour recipeP10 Select colorants and auxiliary materials suitable for the substrate and end use ofthe productP11 Select coloration equipmentP12 Identify a sample production cycle which is compatible with bulk productionmethodsP13 Produce an initial colour sampleP14 Assess shade requirements and substrate characteristicsP15 Confirm that the nature and condition of substrate are suitable for processingP16 Assess the sample produced against the required standard using relevant colourmatching methodsP17 Make adjustments as necessary to achieve the required shadeP18 Produce accurate and complete coloration instructionsP19 Seek customer approvalP20 Complete and store accurate records and documentationKnowledge and Understanding:K1 How to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyK2 How to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsK3 How to assess customer requirementsK4 How to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsK5 How to carry out sample preparation for visual and instrumental measurement andassessmentK6 Production capacities and capabilitiesK7 Colour matching methodsK8 Characteristics of colour reference systems and their useK9 Use of assessment instrumentsK10 Sources and nature of colour libraries and their useK11 Critical factors used in the selection of colorantsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 60

K12 How to evaluate the condition of the substrateK13 How to formulate recipes and adjust formulations to achieve the required shadeand characteristicsK14 Coloration systems and process routesK15 Machine characteristics and capabilitiesK16 Properties of dyestuffsK17 Types of auxiliary materials and their useK18 The characteristics of different types of finishing and after treatments and theireffect on colorationK19 The behaviour of substrates during processing and their effect on dyestuffsK20 Working practices which conform to environmental legislationK21 Types of waste and safe methods of disposalK22 Bulk processing methodsK23 Coloration equipment used for sampling procedures and how it relates to bulkproduction methodsK24 How to calculate accurate measures for dyes and auxiliariesK25 Types of records to be keptK26 The costs of substrates, colorants and auxiliary materials and their effect onproductionK27 Sample approval methodsK28 The importance of achieving quality and its relation to the end user/customerK29 Safe working practices and organisational proceduresK30 Limits of your own responsibilityK31 Ways of resolving with problems within the work areaK32 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK33 The importance of effective communication with colleaguesK34 The lines of communication, authority and reporting proceduresK35 The organisation’s rules, codes and guidelines (including timekeeping)K36 The companies quality standardsK37 The types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of keepingthem accurateK38 The importance of complying with written instructionsK39 Equipment operating procedures / manufacturers’ instructionsK40 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 61

SKSTEX32 – Prove colour recipes for bulk productionOverview:This standard is for those who prove the recipe ready for bulk production and includes selectingsuitable dyestuffs and auxiliaries, producing a pre-bulk colour sample and testing the formulationagainst customer requirements.The job role may involve:1. Scaling up quantities accurately2. Making adjustments to the formulation3. Establishing quality requirements4. Contributing to production specifications5. Producing the pre-bulk colour samplePerformance Criteria:P1 Receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyP2 Select suitable processing methodsP3 Assess machine processing capabilitiesP4 Establish quality requirementsP5 Assess the substrate and take remedial action if requiredP6 Select compatible dyestuffs and auxiliary materialsP7 Scale up the quantities of materials accurately in the specified proportionsP8 Assess the sample against specificationsP9 Make the necessary adjustments to achieve shadeP10 Confirm the formulationP11 Assess and select test methodsP12 Ensure that bulk production conditions meet specificationP13 Confirm that tests are complete andP14 Complete instructions for production accuratelyP15 Present results to customer and obtain customer approvalP16 Scale up quantities accuratelyP17 Complete formulation recordsP18 Compile production specification from collated informationP19 Incorporate operating procedures into the specificationP20 Compile instructions which incorporate all relevant informationP21 Incorporate relevant quality assurance procedures into the production specificationP22 Complete and store accurate records and documentationKnowledge and Understanding:K1 How to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyK2 How to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsK3 How to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsK4 Machine processing capabilitiesK5 Condition of substrate and types of remedial action to be taken when necessaryK6 Sample preparation for visual and instrumental measurement and assessmentK7 Critical factors in selection of dyestuffs and auxiliary materialsK8 Colour matching methods and samples reaction to different light sourcesK9 How to scale up dyestuffs and auxiliary materialsK10 Procedures for evaluating samplesK11 Preparation of production instructionsK12 Types of tests availableK13 Testing proceduresK14 Importance of testing for fastness, shade and end useManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 62

K15 How formulations are determined and costedK16 Adjustments that can be made to achieve customer requirementsK17 Customer approval proceduresK18 Types of recordsK19 How to establish standard operating procedures for selected processesK20 Quality assurance systems and proceduresK21 Capacities and capabilities of bulk production machineryK22 The importance of achieving quality and its relation to the end user/customerK23 Safe working practices and organisational proceduresK24 Limits of your own responsibilityK25 Ways of resolving with problems within the work areaK26 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK27 The importance of effective communication with colleaguesK28 The lines of communication, authority and reporting proceduresK29 The organisation’s rules, codes and guidelines (including timekeeping)K30 The companies quality standardsK31 The types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of keepingthem accurateK32 The importance of complying with written instructionsK33 Equipment operating procedures / manufacturers’ instructionsK34 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 63

SKSTEX33 – Develop finishing processes and produce samplesOverview:This standard is for those who develop finishing processes and produce samples. This includesconducting trials, developing finishing processes and assessing finished samples.The job role may involve:1. Identifying finishing processes and methods2. Selecting the appropriate equipment3. Formulating trial routinesPerformance Criteria:P1 Receive work instructions and specifications and interpret themP2 Establish customer requirementsP3 Assess requirements against production facilitiesP4 Establish quality requirementsP5 Assess relevant technical information to formulate production processP6 Assess suitable process methods and cycles for bulk productionP7 Check that the substrate is suitable for processingP8 Confirm that the nature and condition of the substrate are suitable for processingP9 Select suitable dyestuffs and auxiliary materialsP10 Scale up quantities accuratelyP11 Select appropriate test methodsP12 Identify the most appropriate production processes to achieve customerrequirementsP13 Make adjustments to the formulation as requiredP14 Contribute to the production specification and instructionsP15 Select suitable finishing processes for the substrate and end usesP16 Select finishing equipment which is compatible with bulk production methodsP17 Complete finishing instructions accurately and supply them to the appropriatepeopleP18 Assess the sample produced against the required standardP19 Make adjustments as necessary to achieve requirementsP20 Seek customer approval as appropriateP21 Complete and store accurate records and documentationKnowledge and Understanding:K1 How to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyK2 How to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsK3 How to establish customer requirementsK4 Finishing systems and bulk production methodsK5 Methods of formulating production routines based on machine capabilitiesK6 How to achieve end-product characteristicsK7 Substrate types and their characteristicsK8 Condition of substrate and types of remedial action to be taken when necessaryK9 Sample preparation for visual and instrumental measurement and assessmentK10 Procedures for evaluating samplesK11 Chemicals used and their effect on finishing processesK12 Critical factors in selection of finishes and auxiliary materialsK13 How to scale up finishes and auxiliary materialsK14 Sampling proceduresK15 Equipment used to produce samplesK16 Adjustments to achieve cost-effective finishing specificationManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 64

K17 Customer specificationsK18 Sample approval proceduresK19 Types of records, how to complete them and why they are importantK20 The importance of achieving quality and its relation to the end user / customerK21 Safe working practices and organisational proceduresK22 Limits of your own responsibilityK23 Ways of resolving with problems within the work area, and within limits of personalresponsibilityK24 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK25 The importance of effective communication with colleaguesK26 The lines of communication, authority and reporting proceduresK27 The organisation’s rules, codes and guidelines (including timekeeping)K28 The companies quality standardsK29 The types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of keepingthem accurateK30 The importance of complying with written instructionsK31 Equipment operating procedures / manufacturers’ instructionsK32 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 65

SKSTEX34 – Prove finishing routines for bulk productionOverview:This standard is for those who work with processes and are involved in producing a finishedsample prior to bulk production.The job role may involve:1. Producing a pre-production finish sample2. Testing processing methods against customer requirements3. Establishing quality requirements4. Making adjustments to formulations5. Contributing to the production specificationPerformance Criteria:P1 Receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyP2 Establish quality requirementsP3 Assessment machine processing capabilities against requirementsP4 Select suitable processing methodsP5 Assess the substrate for or process suitability and take remedial action if requiredP6 Select suitable dyestuffs and auxiliary materialsP7 Scale up quantities accuratelyP8 Selecting relevant test methods to ensure the sample meets requirementsP9 Carry out tests in bulk production conditionsP10 Make adjustments to the formulation as requiredP11 Contribute to the production specification and instructionsP12 Select finishing methods to meet requirementsP13 Assess the sample against customer specifications and making the necessaryadjustments to achieve shadeP14 Present results to customer and obtain customer approval within the requiredtimescaleP15 Compile instructions for production which incorporate all relevant informationP16 Complete formulation records accuratelyP17 Incorporate relevant standard operating and quality assurance procedures into thespecificationP18 Complete and store accurate records and documentationKnowledge and Understanding:K1 How to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyK2 How to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsK3 Machine and equipment processing capabilitiesK4 Condition of substrate and types of remedial action to be taken when necessaryK5 Testing proceduresK6 Condition of substrate and the implications of unsuitable substratesK7 Meaning and use of finishing terminologyK8 Procedures for evaluating samplesK9 Critical factors in selection of finishing agents and auxiliary materialsK10 How to scale up finishing agents and auxiliary materials to meet productionrequirementsK11 Types of tests availableK12 Importance of testingK13 How finishing methods are determinedK14 Adjustments that can be made to achieve customer requirementsK15 Customer approval proceduresManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 66

K16 How to establish standard operating proceduresK17 Irregularities in processes and how to deal with themK18 Quality assurance systemsK19 Capacities and capabilities of bulk production machineryK20 Types of records, how to complete them and why they are importantK21 The importance of achieving quality and its relation to the end user/customerK22 Safe working practices and organisational proceduresK23 Limits of your own responsibilityK24 Ways of resolving with problems within the work areaK25 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK26 The importance of effective communication with colleaguesK27 The lines of communication, authority and reporting proceduresK28 The organisation’s rules, codes and guidelines (including timekeeping)K29 The companies quality standardsK30 The types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of keepingthem accurateK31 The importance of complying with written instructionsK32 Equipment operating procedures / manufacturers’ instructionsK33 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 67

SKSTEX35 – Control textile testing proceduresOverview:This standard IS for those who plan and monitor test procedures, and validate and present testresults.The job role may involve:1. Selecting and monitoring testing routines2. Dealing with abnormal occurrences3. Evaluating and validating test results4. Presenting test results5. Making recommendationsPerformance Criteria:P1 Receive instructions / specifications / samples for testing and interpret themaccuratelyP2 Select textile testing routinesP3 Plan and prioritise testing routinesP4 Ensure environmental, health and safety requirements are metP5 Ensure equipment is within calibration and maintain calibration recordsP6 Carry out textile testing routinesP7 Ensure test procedures are followed accurately to meet customer requirementsP8 Monitor testing routinesP9 Apply approved tolerances using approved interpretive techniques when requiredP10 Deal with abnormal occurrencesP11 Identify and organise additional testing as requiredP12 Dispose of waste in accordance with organisational proceduresP13 Analyse test resultsP14 Ensure results are valid and reliableP15 Check data against required outcomesP16 Identify deviations and investigate problemsP17 Recommend corrective action as requiredP18 Ensure valid conclusions are drawn from processed dataP19 Complete reports and make recommendations in the required formatP20 Complete and store accurate records and documentationP21 Present results to the appropriate people within agreed timescalesKnowledge and Understanding:K1 How to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyK2 How to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsK3 How to make use of the information detailed in specifications, samples andinstructionK4 Principles and purpose of testingK5 Selection of appropriate testing methods and appropriate testing equipmentK6 Methods of controlling variablesK7 Health, safety and environmental requirements and procedures for testingK8 Ways of ensuring the serviceability of equipment and action to take when it isdefectiveK9 Sample identificationK10 How to check the integrity of the sampleK11 Methods of safe storageK12 Types of abnormal occurrence and how to deal with themK13 How to identify and validate data to required levels of accuracyManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 68

K14 Required units of measurementK15 Statistical and mathematical techniques applicable to dataK16 Tolerance limits of resultsK17 Methods of dealing with deviations and procedures for correcting dataK18 How to recognise anomalies in data against standard operating proceduresK19 Appropriate interpretative techniquesK20 Procedures for recording, storing and retrieving dataK21 Reporting procedures and report writing techniquesK22 Types of records, how to complete them and why they are importantK23 The importance of achieving quality and its relation to the end user/customerK24 Safe working practices and organisational proceduresK25 Limits of your own responsibilityK26 Ways of resolving with problems within the work areaK27 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK28 The importance of effective communication with colleaguesK29 The lines of communication, authority and reporting proceduresK30 The organisation’s rules, codes and guidelines (including timekeeping)K31 The companies quality standardsK32 The types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of keepingthem accurateK33 The importance of complying with written instructionsK34 Equipment operating procedures / manufacturers’ instructionsK35 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 69

SKSTEX36 – Calibrate textile production equipmentOverview:This standard is for those who carry out routine calibrations at prescribed intervals in order to keepequipment in calibration.The job role will involve:1. Performing calibration2. Identifying and dealing with calibration problems3. Recording calibrationPerformance Criteria:P1 Conduct routine calibration at prescribed intervalsP2 Maintain calibration equipment in working orderP3 Interpret calibration results and decide if equipment remains serviceableP4 Inform relevant personnel if calibration reveals results that are not within specifiedoperational limitsP5 Inform others in the event of equipment being out of calibrationP6 Label equipment that is out of collaboration clearly and accurately to indicatestatusP7 Taking appropriate action in the event of an abnormal occurrence or malfunctionP8 Minimise hazards, loss of materials or data and adverse effects of equipment beingout of calibrationP9 Identify the factors affecting the performance of calibrated equipmentP10 Identify equipment which cannot be calibrated to standard operating specificationsand labelling them appropriatelyP11 Inform others of equipment which cannot be calibratedP12 Clean, store and dispose calibration equipment and materials according tostandard operating proceduresP13 Update calibration records accurately and legiblyP14 Complete and store accurate records and documentationKnowledge and Understanding:K1 How to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyK2 How to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsK3 Integrity of calibration equipment and materials in terms of;K3.1 Reference against methods and internal and external standardsK3.2 TraceabilityK3.3 VerificationK3.4 Valid certificationK3.5 Storage and handling conditionsK4 Appropriate marking requirements for calibration equipment and materialsK5 Potential impact of non-conformanceK6 Key features of traceabilityK7 Acceptable tolerancesK8 Units of measurementK9 Actions available in the event of abnormal occurrencesK10 Appropriate action in the event of non-calibration including;K10.1 Referral to an internal standards organisationK10.2 ReplacementK10.3 Arrangement for repairK10.4 DisposalManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 70

K11 Principles of calibrationK12 Importance of calibrationK13 Calibration requirementsK14 Appropriate calibration procedures and routinesK15 Labelling systems and their implicationsK16 Cleaning materials and methodsK17 Methods of recording calibration statusK18 Ways of ensuring controlled conditions for calibrationK19 Ways of ensuring the integrity of standards being used in calibrationK20 Procedures for recording, storing and retrieving dataK21 Reporting procedures and report writing techniquesK22 The importance of achieving quality and its relation to the end user/customerK23 Safe working practices and organisational proceduresK24 Limits of your own responsibilityK25 Ways of resolving with problems within the work area, and within limits of personalresponsibilityK26 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK27 The importance of effective communication with colleaguesK28 The lines of communication, authority and reporting proceduresK29 The organisation’s rules, codes and guidelines (including timekeeping)K30 The companies quality standardsK31 The types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of keepingthem accurateK32 The importance of complying with written instructionsK33 Equipment operating procedures / manufacturers’ instructionsK34 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 71

SKSTEX37 – Manufacture of needle punched Nonwoven materialsOverview:This standard is for those who are responsible for the manufacture of needle punched Nonwovenmaterials.The job role may involve:1. Preparing for processing2. Manufacturing products to specification3. Following approved work methods4. Meeting quality and quantity requirementsPerformance Criteria:P1 Receive instructions / specifications / samples for testing and interpret themaccuratelyP2 Keeping the work area clean and safeP3 Organise work area to meet production requirementsP4 Ensure equipment and machinery is in good working order and ready for use withinyour own areas of responsibilityP5 Ensure materials match the docket / ticketP6 Select the correct fibre / compositionP7 Ensure the fibres to be used are protected from dirt and damageP8 Ensure given materials are carded to right specificationP9 Use correct needles for fibresP10 Use the correct single or double needle bed for resultant materialP11 Set machine correctly to meet required fabric specificationP12 Ensure the correct speed of material delivery of material to feed componentsP13 Use the approved working methods for the manufacturing process safelyP14 Process materials to the required quality and quantityP15 Check production against specificationP16 Check weight of produced fabricP17 Identify problems with materials, equipment and machinery and take relevantactionP18 Handle products with care in accordance with agreed proceduresP19 Receive, use and provide relevant information at appropriate times during theproduction cycle, e.g.; production efficiency, fibre/needle breakagesP20 Regulate the process of adding additional additives for bonding or performanceprocessesP21 Keep downtime and wastage to a minimumP22 Report any problems in production promptly to the right personP23 Label the manufactured product clearlyP24 Forward the labelled manufactured product according to instructionsP25 Confirming that the finished product is correct to specificationP26 Record fabric details for future reference following agreed proceduresP27 Complete and store accurate records and documentationP28 Identify and isolate imperfect fabric following agreed proceduresP29 Identify and isolate broken needles following agreed proceduresP30 Removal of fabric in a correct manner to ensure seamless loading onto machineP31 Forward finished fabric to be stored in the agreed location following approvedproceduresP32 Use cleaning equipment and materials safelyP33 Ensure dust filters are maintainedP34 Observe static electricity levels and humidity levelsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 72

P35 Complete takeover operations / shift change according to agreed proceduresKnowledge and Understanding:K1K2K3K4K5K6K7K8K9The importance of keeping the work area and equipment clean and free fromwaste, and cross contamination of yarn fibresHow to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyHow to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsThe importance of keeping the work area and equipment clean and free fromwaste, and cross contamination of yarn fibresThe ability to remove the fly from machine and carding machine to prevent crosscontamination and cloggingThe types of cleaning equipment and materials used and routine cleaningprocedures and their importanceThe types of daily upkeep of machinery and equipment within the limits of ownresponsibilityAbility to ensure machine parameters can meet given production specificationHow the supply of materials is maintained and how they are checked againstspecificationK10 The information provided by work instructions and specificationsK11 An understanding of the production processK12 What checks are done on equipment and machineryK13 The types of problems which occur with materials and equipment and the action totakeK14 Understand implications of the use of wrong needles and breakages in end fabricK15 Ability to produce and understand technical records and identify potential problemsK16 Understanding limits of own responsibility for taking action and report proceduresK17 Understand causes of lost production and material wastageK18 Ensuring quality is achieved and its relation to the end user/customer isunderstoodK19 The types of records kept and exchanged at start up or changeoverK20 Procedures for recording, storing and retrieving dataK21 Reporting procedures and report writing techniquesK22 The importance of achieving quality and its relation to the end user / customerK23 Safe working practices and organisational proceduresK24 Limits of your own responsibilityK25 Ways of resolving with problems within the work areaK26 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK27 The importance of effective communication with colleaguesK28 The lines of communication, authority and reporting proceduresK29 The organisation’s rules, codes and guidelines (including timekeeping)K30 The companies quality standardsK31 The types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of keepingthem accurateK32 The importance of complying with written instructionsK33 Equipment operating procedures / manufacturers’ instructionsK34 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 73

SKSTEX38 – Receive, store and issue raw yarn / materialOverview:This standard is for those who receive, store and issue the raw material yarn.The job role may involve:1. Receiving the yarn delivery2. Checking of the yarn3. Storing the yarn4. Issuing yarn to the knitting operationPerformance Criteria:P1P2P3P4P5P6P7P8P9Organise and prepare for receipt of yarn deliveryEnsure equipment is in good working order in preparation of deliveryReceive yarn delivery and check the delivery documentHandle yarn with care and in accordance with agreed proceduresRecord and ‘book in’ yarn in that has been deliveredIdentify yarn characteristicsIdentify and isolate imperfect yarn following agreed proceduresEnsure all boxes are labelled with correct internal labelsStore the yarn in the correct location ensuring it is free from potential damage inyarn stores and knitting departmentP10 Organise and prepare yarn for distributionP11 Supply knitting operations with the correct yarns in the correct baysP12 Record ‘booked out’ yarn once issued to the knitting operationP13 Inform the yarn buyer of any non-conformances with yarn receivedP14 Complete stock takes when requiredP15 Keep work and storage area clean, tidy and free from hazardsP16 Complete and store accurate records and documentationKnowledge and Understanding:K1 How to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyK2 How to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsK3 The principles of knittingK4 Work procedures and operationsK5 How to interpret delivery documentationK6 Manual handling and lifting proceduresK7 Checks needed to ensure correct yarn count is correct for quantity and qualityK8 Yarn characteristicsK9 Methods required to ensure yarn is handled and stored correctlyK10 How to book in and locate yarn to correct locationK11 How to identify knitting operation yarn requirements and ensure the correct yarnsare issuedK12 How to book out yarn used by the knitting operationK13 How to complete stock checksK14 Importance of maintaining a clean and safe work areaK15 The garment / fabric manufacturing processK16 The principles of team workK17 Safe working practices and organisational proceduresK18 Limits of your own responsibilityK19 Ways of resolving with problems within the work areaK20 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 74

K21 The importance of effective communication with colleaguesK22 The lines of communication, authority and reporting proceduresK23 The organisation’s rules, codes and guidelines (including timekeeping)K24 The companies quality standardsK25 The types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of keepingthem accurateK26 The importance of complying with written instructionsK27 Equipment operating procedures / manufacturers’ instructionsK28 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 75

SKSTEX39 – Manufacture finished yarn bobbins / conesOverview:This standard is for those who select and prepare the raw material yarn and carry out operations toproduce a finished bobbin of yarn.The job role may involve:1. Selecting the required yarn2. Preparing the yarn3. Ensuring the correct yarn / correct count is used4. Preparatory operations to produce yarn bobbinPerformance Criteria:P1 Receive and interpret instructions and product specifications for each package ofyarnsP2 Receive and interpret instructions and product specifications for eachP3 Keep the work area clean, safe and free from obstructionP4 Organise the work to meet yarn preparation requirementsP5 Check that equipment and tools are in good working order and are ready for use inaccordance with agreed proceduresP6 Identify and select the type of yarn identified on the work ticket (e.g. composition /count / colour)P7 Identify the difference between yarn characteristicsP8 Identify the yarn count and twist requiredP9 Twist an adequate amount of yarnP10 Protect yarns from dirt and damageP11 Report any faults to the right personP12 Prepare the bobbins / cones for useP13 Place the correct amount of twisted yarn required onto each bobbinP14 Label each bobbin / cone clearlyP15 Confirm and record the finished product is correct to specificationP16 Identify and isolate imperfect yarn following agreed proceduresP17 Handle all products with care in accordance with agreed proceduresP18 Store the bobbins / cones correctlyP19 Complete and store accurate records and documentationKnowledge and Understanding:K1 How to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyK2 How to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsK3 The principles of knittingK4 The checks needed to ensure yarn for production is correct for quality and quantityK5 Basic characteristics of yarn and their effect on productionK6 How to protect products from damage and contamination during productionK7 How to report products which do not conform to specification and to whomK8 The importance of manual dexterity and attention to detailK9 How to keep records correctly and pass onto subsequent processing stageK10 The importance of accurate stock yarn records, and the process of processingresidue yarnK11 Yarn tension and how to adjust it to specificationK12 Correct labelling of bobbins of yarnK13 The garment / fabric manufacturing processK14 Safe working practices and organisational proceduresK15 Limits of your own responsibilityManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 76

K16 Ways of resolving with problems within the work areaK17 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK18 The importance of effective communication with colleaguesK19 The lines of communication, authority and reporting proceduresK20 The organisation’s rules, codes and guidelines (including timekeeping)K21 The companies quality standardsK22 The types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of keepingthem accurateK23 The importance of complying with written instructionsK24 Equipment operating procedures / manufacturers’ instructionsK25 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 77

liveliness, tension etc.)K11 Importance of maintaining a clean and safe work areaK12 How to clean the creel sufficiently to prevent contaminationK13 How to thread guide bars to meet specificationK14 Threading up techniques according to machine typeK15 How to plan threading up plans correctlyK16 The garment / fabric manufacturing processK17 Relate quality to end user / customerK18 The importance of teamworkK19 How specific work activities, relates to the whole manufacturing operationK20 Safe working practices and organisational proceduresK21 Limits of your own responsibilityK22 Ways of resolving with problems within the work areaK23 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK24 The importance of effective communication with colleaguesK25 The lines of communication, authority and reporting proceduresK26 The organisation’s rules, codes and guidelines (including timekeeping)K27 The companies quality standardsK28 The types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of keepingthem accurateK29 The importance of complying with written instructionsK30 Equipment operating procedures / manufacturers’ instructionsK31 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 79

SKSTEX41 – Prepare / thread the yarn for weft / circular knittingOverview:This standard is for knitting technicians who carry out essential preparatory operations prior tostarting the weft knitting process or between style changes.The job role may involve:1. Checking the machine prior to operation2. Threading the weft / yarn3. Preparing the machine for operation4. Setting up the machine for knittingPerformance Criteria:P1 Receive and correctly interpret instructionsP2 Obtain the required resources and check that resources are sufficient and meetspecification i.e. materials, specifications and programsP3 Take appropriate action when resources and equipment do not meet requirementsP4 Protect resources from damage and contaminationP5 Arrange resources and equipment to ensure efficient operationsP6 Ensure the machine and any other equipment are clean and ready for useP7 Selected the correct yarnP8 Remove any existing yarn from the machineP9 Plan the order in which the weft/s are to be threadedP10 Thread the weft following the specified path / as per specificationP11 Thread the correct yarn in the specified feeder/sP12 Load the correct program into the knitting machineP13 Knit first product / sample off machine and check for correct measurementsP14 Adjust yarn tension at creel or other location as requiredP15 Gain machine sign off prior to knittingP16 Identify problems address them within the limits of own responsibilityP17 Inform the relevant person of problems encounteredP18 Keep the work area clean and safe throughout the operationP19 Prepare the area to ensure efficiency during the next stage of work operationsP20 Carry out any other required preparation activitiesP21 Complete and store accurate records and documentationKnowledge and Understanding:K1K2K3K4K5K6K7K8K9How to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyHow to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsWays of planning work activities to maintain continuity of operationsThe principles of knittingWork operations to be followedThe importance of manual dexterity and attention to detailPreparation activities prior to work operationsCharacteristics of yarn (count, gauge, elasticity, material) and how to handle themCapabilities of equipment to be used and actions to be taken when it does notconform to specificationK10 How to interpret weft knitting docket / specificationK11 Importance of maintaining a clean and safe work areaK12 How to thread guide bars to meet specificationK13 How to adjust yarn tension on the creelK14 Tensioning devices used and how to adjust themK15 The garment / fabric manufacturing processManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 80

K16 Threading up techniques according to machine typeK17 How to plan threading up plans correctlyK18 Relate quality to end user / customerK19 The importance of teamworkK20 How specific work activities, relates to the whole manufacturing operationK21 Safe working practices and organisational proceduresK22 Limits of your own responsibilityK23 Ways of resolving with problems within the work areaK24 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK25 The importance of effective communication with colleaguesK26 The lines of communication, authority and reporting proceduresK27 The organisation’s rules, codes and guidelines (including timekeeping)K28 The companies quality standardsK29 The types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of keepingthem accurateK30 The importance of complying with written instructionsK31 Equipment operating procedures / manufacturers’ instructionsK32 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 81

SKSTEX42 – Manufacture knitted textiles (warp, weft and circular)Overview:This standard is for those knitters who knit textile fabrics or garments (flat or fully fashioned) usingwarp knitting, weft knitting or (fine gauge) circular knitting machinery.The job role may involve:1. Preparing for the knitting process2. Manufacturing products3. Keeping the work area safe and cleanPerformance Criteria:P1 Receive and correctly interpret instructions / customer design / requestsP2 Select the required resources and check that resources are sufficient and meetspecificationP3 Take appropriate action when yarns, machine or products do not meetrequirementsP4 Protect resources from damage and contaminationP5 Organise resources, equipment and work area to ensure efficient operations and inaccordance with specified proceduresP6 Ensure yarn being used is correct as specified on knitting specification/style cardP7 Check equipment and machinery is in good working order and ready for useP8 Ensure machine is threaded correctlyP9 Programme machine, if applicableP10 Read and correctly interpret the knitting chartP11 Set tension and adjust as necessary for each section (fully fashioned knitting only)P12 Knit products and fabrics to the required quality and quantity using approvedworking methodsP13 Follow approved work methodsP14 Maintain the flow of productionP15 Keep stock of material suppliesP16 Check knitted samples against specificationP17 Adjust processing parameters following feedback from product check againstspecificationP18 Bundle components correctly for make-up, if applicableP19 Detect faults in knitted products and repair where possibleP20 Report faults which cannot be repaired to the appropriate personP21 Identify problems with yarns, equipment, machinery and take relevant actionP22 Report any problems to the correct personP23 Receive, use and provide relevant information at appropriate times duringproductionP24 Keep the work area clean and safe throughout the operationP25 Complete production records promptly and accuratelyP26 Carry out daily upkeep of machinery and equipmentP27 Check safety devices / guards as requiredP28 Complete and store accurate records and documentationKnowledge and Understanding:K1K2K3K4K5How to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyHow to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsWays of planning work activities to maintain continuity of operationsThe principles of knittingWork operations to be followedManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 82

K6 The importance of manual dexterity and attention to detailK7 Knitting terminology (knit, miss tuck etc.)K8 Preparation activities prior to work operations (preparing bobbins, creels, beams asappropriate)K9 Characteristics of yarns (count, gauge, elasticity, material) and how to handle themK10 How to report non-conforming yarnsK11 Capabilities of machinery to be used and actions to be taken when it does notconformK12 Fault identificationK13 The records to be kept or exchanged at handoverK14 Internal and external customer quality requirementsK15 Causes of, and how to minimise, lost production and material wastageK16 Routine machine cleaning procedures and equipmentK17 The garment / fabric production processK18 Importance of maintaining a clean and safe work area and machinery free fromwaste and metal contaminationK19 Relate quality to end user / customerK20 The importance of teamworkK21 How specific work activities, relates to the whole manufacturing operationK22 Safe working practices and organisational proceduresK23 Limits of your own responsibilityK24 Ways of resolving with problems within the work area, and within limits of personalresponsibilityK25 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK26 The importance of effective communication with colleaguesK27 The lines of communication, authority and reporting proceduresK28 The organisation’s rules, codes and guidelines (including timekeeping)K29 The companies quality standardsK30 The types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of keepingthem accurateK31 The importance of complying with written instructionsK32 Equipment operating procedures / manufacturers’ instructionsK33 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 83

SKSTEX43 – Control the efficiency of the knitting process (warp andweft)Overview:This standard is for those (i.e. supervisor or head mechanic) who monitor machinery andequipment during knitted fabric production and maintain the required productivity levels and qualitystandards.The job role may involve:1. Organising and controlling the work of the knitting department2. Ensuring knitted products are manufactured to specificationPerformance Criteria:P1 Carry out shift change operations in accordance with specified procedureP2 Receive and correctly interpret work instructions and specificationsP3 Ensure materials, machinery and equipment meet specificationP4 Identify materials, machinery or equipment that fail to match specificationP5 Take appropriate action within your own area of responsibility if materials,machinery or equipment fail to match specificationP6 Carry out daily maintenance in accordance with specified proceduresP7 Undertake preventative maintenance within limits of responsibilityP8 Ensure required machinery parts are available to meet maintenance scheduleP9 Follow a repair schedule to maintain production targetsP10 Keep the work area clean and safe in accordance with specified procedureP11 Set and test machinery to produce knitted materials to specificationP12 Oversee materials and equipment against specification during processingP13 Ensure the appropriate work methods are in use within agreed time schedulesP14 Monitor machinery and equipment during processing to ensure optimum efficiencyP15 Plan for style / size changesP16 Plan for knitters/examiners workloadsP17 Keep downtime and wastage to a minimumP18 Maintain productivity and quality levels to meet specificationP19 Plan for changeover of yarn creel / warper beam as appropriateP20 Ensure specification are met and record sample piecesP21 Report accurately to appropriate peopleP22 Ensure first bags / pilots are completed when requestedP23 Keep accurate production recordsP24 Pass on essential information and any instructions at changeover points duringproductionP25 Liaise with management to ensure seamless production and changeoveroperations and planningP26 Develop team activities to ensure understanding of new products andspecificationsP27 Complete and store accurate records and documentationKnowledge and Understanding:K1K2K3K4K5K6How to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyHow to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsWays of planning work activities to maintain continuity of operationsThe principles of knittingWork operations to be followedPreparation activities prior to work operationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 84

K7K8K9Characteristics of yarns to be processed (count, gauge, elasticity, material) andhow to handle themA thorough knowledge of machinery being usedCapabilities of machinery to be used and actions to be taken when it does notconform to specificationK10 How to prepare maintenance log schedules and ensure any spare parts requiredhave been ordered through the appropriate procedureK11 Importance of maintaining a clean and safe work areaK12 Work schedules and plans for knitters / examinersK13 Relate quality to end user / customerK14 The importance of teamworkK15 How specific work activities, relates to the whole manufacturing operationK16 how to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsK17 Ways of planning work activities to maintain continuity of operationsK18 The principles of knittingK19 Work operations to be followedK20 Safe working practices and organisational proceduresK21 Limits of your own responsibilityK22 Ways of resolving with problems within the work areaK23 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK24 The importance of effective communication with colleaguesK25 The lines of communication, authority and reporting proceduresK26 The organisation’s rules, codes and guidelines (including timekeeping)K27 The companies quality standardsK28 The types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of keepingthem accurateK29 The importance of complying with written instructionsK30 Equipment operating procedures / manufacturers’ instructionsK31 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 85

SKSMSP2 – Contribute to achieving product qualityOverview:This standard is for those who monitor the quality of their own production activities and ensureproducts continue to meet specifications during production.The job role may involve:1. Inspecting materials and products during the production process2. Meeting product specifications3. Identifying problems and irregularities4. Finding the cause of faults in materials and products5. Taking appropriate corrective action6. Using quality approved systems and reporting proceduresPerformance Criteria:P1 Ensure materials and component parts meet specificationP2 Report faulty materials and component parts which do not meet specificationP3 Replace identified faulty materials and component parts which do not meetspecificationP4 Set up and test equipment to meet quality standardP5 Carry out quality checks at agreed intervals and in the approved wayP6 Ensure the quality of the product meets specification during productionP7 Apply the allowed tolerancesP8 Identify process problems that effect product quality and report them promptly toappropriate peopleP9 Maintain the continuity of production with minimum interruptions and downtimeP10 Identify faults and irregularities in equipment and machinery and take action withinthe limits of your responsibilityP11 Identify faults in finished products and trace their causesP12 Follow reporting procedures where the cause of faults cannot be identifiedP13 Maintain the required productivity and quality levelsP14 Complete and store accurate records and documentationKnowledge and Understanding:K1 How to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accuratelyK2 How to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructionsK3 The types of faults in equipment and machinery and the action to be taken whenthey occurK4 The types of faults in materials and components which need replacing and theaction to be takenK5 How to identify materials which do not conform to requirements and how to reportthem to appropriate peopleK6 Care and fabric content labels / symbolsK7 The types of problems that occur during processingK8 Potential solutions to help rectify faultsK9 Inspection methods and techniquesK10 The types of adjustments suitable for specific types of faultsK11 Handling techniques for different materialsK12 Awareness of material / fabric / yarn typesK13 Quality control procedures and how to follow themK14 The types of problems with quality and how to report them to appropriate peopleK15 The consequences of not rectifying problemsK16 The importance of keeping accurate quality recordsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 86

K17 How to present any ideas for improvement to line managerK18 The causes of lost production and material wastageK19 How to maintain the flow of productionK20 The importance of achieving quality and its relation to the end user / customerK21 The importance of team workK22 Safe working practices and organisational proceduresK23 Limits of your own responsibilityK24 Ways of resolving with problems within the work areaK25 The production process and how your specific work activities relate to the wholeprocessK26 The importance of effective communication with colleaguesK27 The lines of communication, authority and reporting proceduresK28 The organisation’s rules, codes and guidelines (including timekeeping)K29 The companies quality standardsK30 The types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of keepingthem accurateK31 The importance of complying with written instructionsK32 Equipment operating procedures / manufacturer’s instructionsK33 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 87

SKSMSP7 – Dyeing fabric and sewn productsOverview:This standard is for those who dye fabrics and sewn products to meet given specifications usingthe appropriate machinery or equipment.The job role may involve:1. Preparing the work area and equipment2. Establishing requirements and specification3. Setting up, starting and completing the dyeing process4. Monitoring and controlling the quality of the dyeing process5. Using quality approval processesPerformance Criteria:P1 Identify the correct batches of products from jobsheets / IDP2 Establish and confirm specifications requiredP3 Identify the materials / chemicals to be used in the processP4 Ensure sufficient quantities of dyes and auxiliaries from the colour mixer / weigherat the correct timeP5 Ensure sufficient support services are available to commence processingP6 Ensure relevant risk control measures are in placeP7 Identify and report any faults with the raw materialsP8 Lift and move materials safely using the correct lifting proceduresP9 Ensure that the work area is suitable and free from any hazards and obstructionsP10 Use appropriate materials in the correct orderP11 Load items correctly dependant on the machine and product typeP12 Place dyes and auxiliaries in the proper section of the machine in the correct orderP13 Select the appropriate machine program and adjust machine settings andparameters as required for dyeingP14 Carry out start-up checksP15 Detect and report equipment faults or defects within own limits of responsibilityP16 Start, carry out and monitor the dying process, meeting the given specificationsP17 Inspect dyed products and report or rectify faults within limits of own responsibilityP18 Colour match dyed items to customer specificationP19 Identify, mark and segregate faulty products as requiredP20 Forward the completed batch to the next stage of the production process or to asuitable containment or storage areaP21 Work within timescalesP22 Complete relevant documentationP23 Comply with company procedures and systems of workP24 Clean machinery in preparation for the next batchP25 Dispose of waste following company proceduresKnowledge and Understanding:K1K2K3K4K5K6K7K8The types and importance of information given in a process specification and jobsheet / IDRecognition of different colours across the full spectrumThe importance of good colour visionThe implications of order size and product type on the dyeing processTechnical considerations with different fibre and fabric typeLevels of product stability throughout the dyeing processEvaluation techniques of inherent fabric flawsMachine programs, settings and adjustments i.e. liquor, pH levels and ratios,Manufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 88

temperatures, pressures and timingsK9 Awareness of machine loading proceduresK10 The dyeing process, (fabric preparation, dyeing and finishing)K11 Chemical handling proceduresK12 Materials / chemicals used in different processesK13 Faults with raw materials or equipment and how to deal with them appropriatelyK14 The importance of sufficient raw materials and support servicesK15 How to assess customer needs and meet customer specificationsK16 Why processed and part-processed materials, excess materials and recoverableby-products should be separated out during productionK17 The importance of monitoring the process and ensuring quality requirements aremetK18 General plant awarenessK19 The significance of the boiler for steam, use of the compressor and water softenerK20 Waste disposal, company waste procedures and systemsK21 The organisation’s rules, codes, guidelines and standardsK22 Production targetsK23 Quality systems and proceduresK24 Quality control in relation to shade, handling and continuityK25 Limits of personal responsibilityK26 How to communicate effectively with colleagues and customersK27 The importance of keeping accurate recordsK28 The importance of complying with written instructionsK29 Equipment operating and cleaning procedures and machine manufacturer’sinstructionsK30 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 89

SKSMSP9 – Printing fabricOverview:This standard is for those who print designs onto fabric using rotary, ink jet or screen printingtechniques.The job role may involve:1. Preparing the work area for printing2. Establishing requirements and specifications3. Setting up, starting, monitoring and completing the printing process4. Monitoring and controlling the quality of the process5. Meeting customer specifications6. Protecting the quality of the product during transfer or storagePerformance Criteria:P1 Identify the correct material batches from job sheets / ID tagsP2 Establish and confirm specifications requiredP3 Prepare images (pre-press) supplied by customersP4 Ensure sufficient support services are available to commence processingP5 Ensure sufficient quantities of print pastes and auxiliaries from the colour mixer /weight at the correct timeP6 Identify and report any faults with the raw materialsP7 Ensure relevant risk control measures are in placeP8 Lift and move materials safely using the correct lifting proceduresP9 Ensure that the work area is suitable and free from any hazards and obstructionsand complies with company procedures and work systemsP10 Load items / products correctly dependant on the machine and material typeP11 Check print paste’s consistency / viscosityP12 Place print paste and auxiliaries in the proper section of the machine in the correctorderP13 Ensure materials are used in the correct orderP14 Select the appropriate machine program and adjust machine settings andparameters as required for printingP15 Carry out start-up checksP16 Check for blockagesP17 Start, carry out and monitor the printing process meeting the given specificationsP18 Detect and report equipment faults or defects within own limits of responsibilityP19 Inspect printed items and report or rectify faults within limits of own responsibilityP20 Identify, mark and segregate faulty products as requiredP21 Forward the completed batch to the next stage of the production process or to asuitable containment or storage areaP22 Work within timescalesP23 Comply with company procedures and systems of workP24 Complete relevant documentationP25 Clean machinery and equipment in preparation for printing the next batchP26 Dispose of waste following company proceduresKnowledge and Understanding:K1K2K3K4The types and importance of information given in a process specification and jobsheet / IDRecognition of different colours across the full spectrumThe importance of good colour visionTechnical considerations with different fibre and fabric typeManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 90

K5 Evaluation techniques of inherent fabric flawsK6 The importance of sufficient raw materials and support servicesK7 How to assess customer needs and meet customer specificationsK8 Printing processes and techniquesK9 Screen mesh type and how this relates to fabric type and colours usedK10 Fixation processes required for different dye classesK11 Quality control including shade, handling and continuityK12 The implications for order size and product type on the machine set up and theprinting processK13 Materials / chemicals used in different processesK14 Faults with raw materials or equipment and how to deal with them appropriatelyK15 Why processed and part-processed materials, excess materials and recoverableby-products should be separated out during productionK16 The importance of monitoring the process and ensuring quality requirements aremetK17 Levels of product stability throughout the printing processK18 Machine programs, settings and adjustments i.e. roller pressure, bed height anddrying temperatureK19 Awareness of machine loading proceduresK20 Chemical handling proceduresK21 General plant awareness, the significance of boiler for steam, compressor, and thewater softenerK22 Limits of personal responsibilityK23 Waste disposal, company waste procedures and systemsK24 The organisation’s rules, codes, guidelines and standardsK25 Production targetsK26 Quality systems and proceduresK27 Communicate effectively with colleagues and customersK28 Limits of personal responsibilityK29 The importance of keeping accurate recordsK30 The importance of complying with written instructionsK31 Equipment operating and cleaning procedures and machine manufacturer’sinstructionsK32 Machine preparation (temperature, pressure, settings etc.)K33 Statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental legislation andregulationsManufacturing Textile ProductsJanuary 2013 Page number 91