22170 version 2 Page 1 of 4 Describe the processes and machinery used and structure velour operations for non-woven textiles Level 3 Credits 6 Purpose People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify and describe processes and machinery used for structuring velour for non-woven textiles; prepare and operate machines to produce structured velour for non-woven textiles; identify and correct machine malfunctions and deviations from product quality; and clean machines and maintain cleanliness in work areas and machinery. Subfield Textiles Manufacture Domain Non-Woven Textile Processing Status Registered Status date 15 December 2005 Date version published 16 April 2010 Planned review date 31 December 2013 Entry information Open. Accreditation Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and industry. Standard setting body (SSB) Competenz Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference 0030 This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do. Special notes 1 Performance of the elements of this unit standard must comply with the following enactment, the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992. 2 Workplace procedures refer to the documented methods for performing work activities and include health and safety, operational, environmental, and quality management requirements. They may refer to manuals, manufacturer’s specifications, codes of practice, or policy statements. New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 22170 version 2 Page 2 of 4 Elements and performance criteria Element 1 Identify and describe processes and machinery used for structuring velour for non-woven textiles. Performance criteria 1.1 Process line sections are identified and described in terms of their function and operation. 1.2 The components of each machine are identified and described in terms of their function and operation. 1.3 The key features of the machines used are identified and described in terms of effects on the product being produced. Element 2 Prepare and operate machines to produce structured velour for non-woven textiles. Performance criteria 2.1 Machinery is prepared for operation in accordance with workplace procedures and the production batch card. Range clean, settings. 2.2 Start-up sequences are followed in accordance with machine requirements. 2.3 Textile from the mechanical needled process is introduced to the entry section for the structuring operation in accordance with workplace practice. Range batch identified, running speeds. 2.4 Machines are operated in accordance with plant safety practices. 2.5 Product and machinery are monitored during processing and adjustments are made, if required, to optimise production and maintain quality standards. 2.6 Production is handled and records are maintained in accordance with workplace practices. New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 22170 version 2 Page 3 of 4 Element 3 Identify and correct machine malfunctions and deviations from product quality. Performance criteria 3.1 Deviations that affect quality are identified, the cause established, and the problem rectified in accordance with workplace practices. Range 3.2 may include but not limited to – feed roll unwinding tension (looping of material). Machine malfunctions are identified and corrective action is taken in accordance with workplace practice. Range may include but not limited to – finished roll take-up and alignment, unexplained noise. Element 4 Clean machines and maintain cleanliness in work areas and machinery. Performance criteria 4.1 Machines are cleaned at the end of a batch in accordance with plant safety procedures. 4.2 Cleanliness is maintained in work areas and machinery throughout the process in accordance with workplace procedures. 4.3 The main processing section is cleared of waste fibre in accordance with workplace procedures. 4.4 Fabric waste is collected and sorted for recycling in accordance with workplace procedures. Please note Providers must be accredited by NZQA, or an inter-institutional body with delegated authority for quality assurance, before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment. Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards. Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards. New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 22170 version 2 Page 4 of 4 Accreditation requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements. Comments on this unit standard Please contact Competenz info@competenz.org.nzinfo@competenz.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard. New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016