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Title Dry textile materials using a radio frequency dryer
Level 2 Credits 6
Purpose This unit standard is for people working in the dyeing and finishing industry.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of a radio frequency (RF) drying machine; prepare and operate an RF dryer; and carry out batch end procedures.
Classification Textiles Manufacture > Textile Dyeing and Finishing
Available grade Achieved
Explanatory notes
1 Performance of the elements must comply with the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992.
2 Definitions Workplace procedures refer to the verbal or documented procedures for performing activities including health and safety, operational, environmental, and quality management requirements. They refer to manuals, manufacturer's specification, codes of practice, or policy statements. Product specifications refer to the document which accompanies each manufacturing order. This specifies all of the parameters for production of the yarn batch. This may include the fibre specification, the shade, dye bath parameters, machinery to be used and finishing procedures. RF refers to Radio Frequency. s is i Outcomes and evidence requirements d rd ar a Outcome 1 d d nan Demonstrate knowledge of an RF drying machine.tast g st gn Evidence requirements it i inri nun irpi 1.1 RF drying machine uand related equipmentpx are described in terms of function and operation. s is xe hi h e Range T conveyor,T machine controls, drying chamber, element, element control mechanism, circulation fans.
Outcome 2
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Prepare and operate an RF drying machine.
Evidence requirements
2.1 Substrate is prepared and loaded according to product specifications.
Range substrate identified, yarn has been hydroed and all free water removed.
2.2 Machine is prepared and operated in accordance with workplace procedures.
2.3 Machine is clean and empty to prevent contamination.
2.4 Machine is prepared according to workplace procedures.
Range belt speed, element plate height, power factor, run-up time observed.
2.5 Machine is operated and monitored according to workplace procedures.
Range constant weight fed to dryer, use of metal in the drying chamber meets manufacturer’s recommendation.
2.6 Records are maintained according to workplace procedures.
Outcome 3
Carry out batch end procedures.
Evidence requirements
3.1 Machine and work area are cleaned to prevent contamination. Range dryer chamber, belt, filters, electrode plate mechanism. s is 3.2 Any machine faults are reported according to workplace i procedure. d rd Range faults can include belt condition,a beltr atracking device, electrode plate mechanism. d d nan tast g This unit standard is expiring. Assessment st againstg then standard must take place by the last date for assessment set outit below.i inri nun irpi us xpx ishi e e ThT
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Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions Process Version Date Last Date for Assessment Registration 1 25 October 1995 31 December 2019 Revision 2 8 August 1997 31 December 2019 Revision 3 18 July 2000 31 December 2019 Revision 4 10 October 2001 31 December 2019 Revision 5 15 January 2004 31 December 2019 Rollover 6 25 July 2007 31 December 2019 Review 7 17 April 2009 31 December 2019 Review 8 19 May 2016 31 December 2019
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