NZQA Expiring unit standard |
2908 version 8 |
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Page |
Title |
Perform quality tests on fabric |
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Level |
3 |
Credits |
5 |
Purpose |
This unit standard is for people working in the weaving industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe woven fabric tests and the reason for each test; take samples and carry out tests on fabric to determine construction and quality characteristics; and analyse and report test results. |
Classification |
Textiles Manufacture > Weaving |
Available grade |
Achieved |
Guidance Information
Plant safety practices comply with Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 and workplace procedures.
Outcomes and performance criteria
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of woven fabric tests and reasons for testing.
Range picks and ends per cm, fabric weight, abrasion resistance, colour fastness to wet and dry rubbing, colour fastness to light, seam slippage, extractable matter, acid and water repellency, breaking load, burst strength, shrinkage, seam slippage.
Performance criteria
1.1 Test procedure and reasons for carrying out the test are described.
1.2 Calculations required by the test are carried out according to the test method.
Outcome 2
Sample and test woven fabric.
Range picks and ends per cm, fabric weight, abrasion resistance, colour fastness to wet and dry rubbing and any 3 other tests from the range of Outcome 1.
Performance criteria
2.1 Frequency and timing of sample is according to operating procedure.
2.2 Sample is taken and handled according to test method.
Range selection, holding conditions, sub-sampling.
2.3 Test procedure is carried out according to test method.
Range equipment assembled, conditioning requirements, test technique.
2.4 Results are recorded according to workplace requirement.
Outcome 3
Analyse and report on test results.
Range picks and ends per cm, fabric weight, abrasion resistance, colour fastness to wet and dry rubbing and any three other tests from the range of Outcome 1.
Performance criteria
3.1 Test sample variables are calculated according to the test method.
3.2 Results are studied and compared with plant standards to assess conformance to standard.
3.3 Deviations from plant standard are reported to the designated plant staff and according to plant procedure.
3.4 Test records, results and reports are kept according to plant procedure.
This unit standard is expiring. Assessment against the standard must take place by the last date for assessment set out below.
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process |
Version |
Date |
Last Date for Assessment |
Registration |
1 |
3 April 1995 |
31 December 2022 |
Revision |
2 |
8 August 1997 |
31 December 2022 |
Revision |
3 |
18 July 2000 |
31 December 2022 |
Revision |
4 |
10 October 2001 |
31 December 2022 |
Revision |
5 |
12 August 2004 |
31 December 2022 |
Rollover |
6 |
25 July 2007 |
31 December 2022 |
Rollover |
7 |
21 May 2010 |
31 December 2022 |
Review |
8 |
30 September 2021 |
31 December 2022 |
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference |
0030 |
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Competenz SSB Code 101571 |
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New Zealand Qualifications Authority |
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