SKSTEX24 - SQA Unit Code H9ER 04

Service textile machinery and equipment

Overview This standard is for those who plan, set up and carry out servicing procedures
for textile machinery.

The job role will involve:

1. Planning and preparing for servicing of machinery and equipment
2. Diagnosing faults
3. Dismantling, replacing and assembling machines, components and
component parts
4. Test runs
5. Declaring machinery fit to return to production

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Performance
criteria

You must be able to: P1 receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them
accurately
P2 secure and isolate area in which equipment is to be serviced
P3 check the correct tools, equipment, components and component parts
have been ordered and are available
P4 assemble necessary tools, equipment, components and component
parts check that all replacement parts meet specification
P5 agree action with the appropriate people when specified replacements
are not available
P6 complying with all relevant authorization requirements
P7 interpret and apply information correctly using relevant machine manuals
and drawings
P8 examine equipment, components and component parts to ensure they
are clean, protected and fit for purpose
P9 select appropriate tools
P10 service equipment within agreed schedules
P11 assemble and fit components and component parts according to
manufacturer’s instructions to meet specification
P12 work safely following agreed procedures causing minimum disruption to
production
P13 identify problems using logical fault finding methods
P14 dismantle, replace and re-assemble equipment and components parts
P15 carry out test runs after servicing or replacement
P16 use cost-effective methods to repair equipment and replace parts
P17 return machinery to production
P18 monitor new components and component parts over an agreed period
and record results
P19 complete and store accurate records and documentation

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Knowledge and
understanding

You need to know and K1 how to receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them
understand: accurately
K2 how to make use of the information detailed in specifications and
instructions
K3 component parts of the machine and their functions
K4 sources of supply of components
K5 procedures for ordering spare components and parts
K6 fault finding techniques and the use of machine and component drawings
K7 organizational permit to work procedures
K8 function of tools and their correct application
K9 how to store components and component parts
K10 procedures for requesting component parts from stores
K11 routine maintenance procedures and schedules
K12 procedures for isolating machinery
K13 operating conditions and applications for a range of lubricants
K14 lifting and slinging techniques
K15 effect of downtime and material wastage on operating costs
K16 principles of refitting components and component parts
K17 electrical and mechanical safe working practices
K18 limits of personal responsibility
K19 procedures for use of test equipment
K20 types of pre-production tests
K21 test result recording and reporting procedures
K22 technical tolerances of machinery and operating characteristics
K23 characteristics of materials during production
K24 commonly occurring faults and their diagnosis
K25 sources of technical data on materials, equipment, machinery and
processes
K26 the compatibility of machine and product
K27 agreed working practices
K28 fault finding principles and techniques
K29 machine specifications and capabilities
K30 requisition and ordering procedures
K31 ways of testing machinery and equipment after maintenance and fault
rectification
K32 maintenance and fault rectification record keeping systems
K33 safe working practices and organisational procedures
K34 limits of your own responsibility
K35 ways of resolving with problems within the work area, and within limits of
personal responsibility
K36 the production process and how your specific work activities relate to the

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whole process
K37 the importance of effective communication with colleagues
K38 the lines of communication, authority and reporting procedures
K39 the organisation’s rules, codes and guidelines (including timekeeping)
K40 the companies quality standards
K41 the types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of
keeping them accurate
K42 the importance of complying with written instructions
K43 equipment operating procedures / manufacturers’ instructions
K44 statutory responsibilities under Health, Safety and Environmental
legislation and regulations

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Developed by Creative Skillset

Version number 5

Date approved January 2013

Indicative review April 2017

date

Validity Current

Status Original

Originating Creative Skillset

organisation

Original URN TEX24

Relevant Manufacturing technologies; Crafts, creative arts and design; Design Associate
occupations Professionals; Textile and Garment Trades

Suite Manufacturing Textile Products

Key words Textiles; machinery; machine; servicing; repair; adapt; equipment; fabric

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