Manufacture textile products

This standard is about manufacturing textiles to meet quality and quantity requirements. This can apply to the manufacture of textiles or products made from textiles.

This includes preparing for processing, manufacturing products to specification, following approved work methods, processing materials safely and keeping the work area clean and safe. This includes being able to organise the work to ensure it flows effectively through the work area and carry out on-going routine maintenance of tools and equipment.

This standard is for those who are responsible for the daily upkeep of machinery and equipment and carrying out the production process for textile products.

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1. prepare and organise work area to meet production requirements
2. check that materials supplied for processing meet specification
3. lift and handle materials, machinery, equipment and tools in line with lifting and handling procedures
4. carry out pre-use tests on equipment in line with organisational procedures
5. identify and use approved working methods for manufacturing processes
6. process materials according to work instructions
7. work in ways that minimise waste at all times
8. produce specified quality and quantity of products
9. receive, use and provide relevant information at appropriate times during production cycles
10. identify and deal with problems with materials, equipment and machinery in line with organisational procedures
11. report any problems in production that you cannot resolve to appropriate people
12. forward manufactured products according to instructions
13. maintain tools and equipment in line within agreed schedules
14. report the need for maintenance, cleaning risks or hazards for areas outside your responsibility to appropriate people
15. dispose of waste in designated locations in line with organisational procedures
16. carry out cleaning according to schedules and limits of responsibility
17. minimise work interruptions and downtime to maintain production timelines
18. complete accurate records and documentation and store them in designated locations

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1. how to receive and follow work instructions and specifications, and make use of the information supplied
2. how to check and clarify work instructions and specifications
3. how own work role fits in with the overall manufacturing process and the limits of your responsibility
4. the importance of keeping the work area and equipment clean and free from waste
5. the types of cleaning equipment and materials used and routine cleaning procedures and their importance
6. the effects a dirty or untidy work area can have on the product and production timeline
7. the effect contamination can have on products including: machine oil, dirt, blood, cosmetics, allergens, and the classification of vegan and non-vegan materials
8. how to carry out cleaning and maintenance, the safe practices to follow and the hazards likely to be encountered
9. how the supply of materials is maintained and how they are checked against specifications
10. the effects of wastage on operations and sustainability
11. the types of problems which occur with materials and equipment and the action to take
12. how to present ideas for improvement to line manager
13. the type of information exchanged during the production cycle, especially at start up and change over
14. how to resolve problems within the work area, and within limits of personal responsibility
15. the importance of effective communication with colleagues, lines of communication, authority and reporting procedures
16. own organisation's rules, codes and guidelines, including timekeeping and personal hygiene
17. own organisation's quality standards
18. own organisation's ethical and sustainability policies
19. the types of records kept, how they are completed and the importance of accuracy
20. the importance of complying with instructions, equipment operating procedures, safe working practices and manufacturers' instructions
21. statutory responsibilities under health, safety and environmental legislation and regulations

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30 Mar 2025

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Current

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Original

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Creative Skillset

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SKSTEX1

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Crafts, Creative Arts and Design, Design Associate Professionals, Manufacturing Technologies, Textile and Garment Trades

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5419

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Manufacture; processing; textiles; practices; materials

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