Course Title: Identify and correct mechanical faults in loom and other weaving equipment

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2011

Course Code: MIET6169C

Course Title: Identify and correct mechanical faults in loom and other weaving equipment

School: 350T Fashion & Textiles

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C3221 - Certificate III in Textile Production

Course Contact : Peter Bonnell

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259171

Course Contact Email:peter.bonnell@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 50

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

In this course you will acquire the skills and knowledge required to identify and correct mechanical faults in weaving looms and related weaving equipment.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

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

Element:

1. Determine the cause of loom or related weaving equipment breakdowns

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Operator is consulted on loom operation and condition prior to breakdown
1.2 Visual check is made of the loom and woven product for any obvious damage or faulty mechanical components
1.3 Fault finding skills are used to determine cause of loom breakdown
1.4 Loom engineering drawings, product specifications and operation
manual are consulted where necessary

Element:

2. Solve mechanical loom and related weaving equipment problems

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Gauges and tools are used correctly to adjust machine and in accordance with OHS practices
2.2 Parts are dismantled and assessed for disposal, reconditioning or continued use

2.3 Parts are reconditioned, where required including any needed grinding, milling or turning
2.4 Replacement parts are fitted and/or adjusted and tested in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace requirements
2.5 Loom or related weaving equipment is checked for correct operation after repair
2.6 Operator is advised of any special requirements as a consequence
of the repair

Element:

3. Overhaul and recondition weaving looms and related weaving equipment

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Loom condition assessed and estimated schedule of work to be performed prepared
3.2 Loom and related equipment overhauls are carried out in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace requirements
3.3 Parts are reconditioned, where required, including any needed grinding, milling or turning
3.4 Loom or related weaving equipment is checked for correct operation
at end of overhaul

Element:

4. Maintain records

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Records are maintained and reports prepared, where necessary

Learning Outcomes


By the end of the course you will be able to determine the cause of loom or related weaving equipment breakdowns, solve mechanical loom and related weaving equipment problems, overhaul and recondition weaving looms and related weaving equipment plus maintain records.


Details of Learning Activities

In general your training is contextualised according to the company’s production processes undertaken as a part of the trainees normal work duties.

Your tasks are selected for training and explanation of the task to be undertaken is given by the trainer and the correct procedure discussed. The task is demonstrated by the trainer and underpinning skills and knowledge are developed.

When the trainer is confident you are capable of undertaking the task safely you will then do the task. During this time your work would be monitored by the trainer and questioning and further instruction given.

You will also be given workplace based tasks and activities to complete and practice between visits. Any activities and work performed between visits are reviewed and further training is undertaken accordingly.

RMIT University learning resources are used to support your training.


Teaching Schedule

In general you will be taught by 5 means within a workplace training context as follows:

1. Introduction and overview of course. Basics of skills required and course content 2 hours
2. Use of learning resources and basic skills development 2 hours
3. Complete manuals 4 hours
4. Supervised skill development to competency 30 hours
5. Consolidation of skills and assessment 2 hours

You will practice skills and understanding as a part of your workplace duties between sessions. Activities and work performed between visits are reviewed in the following session and further training is undertaken accordingly.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Not Applicable


References

Not Applicable


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessment will be in the form of observation of your ability to determine the cause of loom or related weaving equipment breakdowns, solve mechanical loom and related weaving equipment problems, overhaul and recondition weaving looms and related weaving equipment plus maintain records. Also by questioning for underpinning knowledge.


Assessment Tasks

You will be assessed by observation as you identify and determine the cause of loom or related weaving equipment breakdowns, solve mechanical loom and related weaving equipment problems, overhaul and recondition weaving looms and related weaving equipment plus maintain records (you can check the performance criteria above for more details of these skills). You will be questioned for underpinning knowledge for all these operations.


Assessment Matrix

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