Title
Version
Level
NZSCED
1
4
Qualification developer
Next review
Approval date
Strategic purpose statement
Graduate profile
Education pathway
Employment pathway
Qualification type Certificate
Credits 140
030105 Engineering and Related Technologies > Manufacturing,
Engineering and Technology > Textile Making
Competenz
December 2020
October 2015
This qualification is intended for people working in industrial textile manufacturing who wish to specialise in the dyeing and finishing of industrial textiles.
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the textile manufacturing sector with people who have the skills and knowledge to work in all aspects of the dyeing and wet finishing process operations for manufactured textiles.
Graduates will operate at a leadership level with limited supervision.
Graduates will be able to:
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Apply workplace health and safety requirements to the dyeing and wet-finishing process.
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Use a range of dyeing and wet-finishing processes, equipment and materials to dye and finish textiles.
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Set up and control the dyeing and wet-finishing production process to meet safety and quality requirements.
Further skills and knowledge in dyeing and finishing can be gained through completing the New Zealand Diploma in Dyeing and Finishing (Level 5) [Ref: 2979].
Graduates of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge to work as a team leader in the dyeing and finishing manufacturing process.
Qualification award This qualification may be awarded by any organisation with an approved programme of study or industry training programme.
Evidence requirements for assuring consistency
Qualification Reference 2977
© New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2015
Evidence will include the following:
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Employer surveys to determine if graduates of the qualification meet graduate profile outcomes.
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Evidence of effective processes to ensure programmes continue to meet current industry needs.
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A range of workplace evidence demonstrating that graduates meet the graduate profile outcomes.
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Any other relevant evidence as appropriate.
Minimum standard of achievement and standards for grade endorsements
Other requirements for the qualification (including regulatory body or legislative requirements)
Achieved.
General conditions for programme
This qualification will typically be achieved in a workplace environment.
Conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Qualification outcomes
1
Conditions
Apply workplace health and safety requirements to the dyeing and wet-finishing process
5 Credits
2 Use a range of dyeing and wetfinishing processes, equipment and materials to dye and finish textiles
85 credits
3 Set up and control the dyeing and wet-finishing production process to meet safety and quality requirements
50 credits
Programme must include:
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Visual shade checks
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Mixing and measuring of dyestuffs and chemicals
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After dyeing checks
It is recommended that this outcome is gained using a range of three or more different types of dying machines.
Programme must include:
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Combined processes for dyeing and finishing of yarns
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Machinery and mechanisms
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Co-ordination and logistic aspects
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Basic leadership
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Quality control processes
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Replacement information This qualification replaced the National Certificate in Textile Dyeing and
Finishing (Dyeing Technology) (Level 4) with strands in Shade
Assessment and Measurement, and Chemical Preparation [Ref: 0181];
National Certificate in Textile Dyeing and Finishing (Operations) (Level 2) with strands in Dyeing, Finishing, and Printing [Ref: 0186]; and National
Certificate in Textile Dyeing and Finishing (Advanced Operations) (Level 3)
[Ref: 0288].
The last date for entry into the replaced qualifications is 31 December 2016. The last date for assessment against the replaced qualifications is 31 December 2019.
It is anticipated that no existing candidates will be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements.
However, anyone who feels that they have been disadvantaged may appeal to Competenz at the address below. Appeals will be considered on a case by case basis.
Competenz, PO Box 9005, Newmarket, Auckland 1149.
Qualification Reference 2977
© New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2015
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