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National Certificate in Textiles Manufacture (Advanced Operations) (Level 3) with strands in Textile Processing, and Textile Testing

Level / 3
Credits / 61 or 64 depending on strand

This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements is 31 December 2019.

Transition Arrangements

This qualification was republished to extend the last date of entry to 31 December 2017. This qualification has been reviewed and replaced by the New Zealand Certificate in Textile Manufacturing (Level 4) with optional strands in Technical Leadership [Ref: 2978].

The last date for entry into programmes leading to this qualification is 31 December 2017.

It is anticipated that no existing candidates will be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. However, anyone who feels that they have been disadvantaged may appeal to Competenz at the address below. Appeals will be considered on a case by case basis.

For detailed information seeReview Summaries on the NZQA website.

NZQF National Qualification Registration Information

Process / Version / Date / Last Date for Assessment
Registration / 1 / September 2004 / December 2010
Revision / 2 / August 2006 / December 2019
Revision / 3 / October 2010 / December 2019
Review / 4 / October 2015 / December 2019
Republication / 4 / August 2016 / December 2019

Standard Setting Body

Competenz

PO Box 9005

Newmarket

Auckland 1149

Telephone0800 526 1800

Fax09 539 9899

Website

National Certificate in Textiles Manufacture (Advanced Operations) (Level 3) with strands in Textile Processing, and Textile Testing

Level / 3
Credits / 61 or 64 depending on strand

Purpose

This certificate recognises advanced knowledge and skills in textile manufacturing, and it is a pathway to further education and training. The core compulsory section covers the underpinning knowledge and skills required – safe working practices, and knowledge of the raw materials and processes of textile manufacturing. The core elective enables candidates to select appropriate standards from anywhere on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework to support their learning. Specialised skills in Textile Processing or Textile Testing are recognised in the strands.

Successful completion of the qualification may lead to other specialised Competenz qualifications such as the National Certificate in Textiles Manufacture (Fibre Blending) (Level 4) with strands in Woollen Processing, and Semi-worsted and Worsted Processing [Ref: 0151], National Certificate in Textiles Manufacture (Woven Fabric Technology) (Level 5) with strands in Weaving Technology, and Finishing Technology [Ref: 0154], National Diploma in Textiles Manufacture (Weaving) (Level 5) [Ref: 0152], or National Diploma in Textiles Manufacture (Woollen Yarn Processing) (Level 5) [Ref: 0153].

Special Notes

This qualification and the National Certificate in Textiles Manufacture (Operations) (Level2) [Ref:1121] replaced the National Certificates in Textiles Manufacture [Ref:0142-0146; 0148-150; 0916].

CreditRange

Core Compulsory

/

Core Elective

/ Textile Processing Strand / Textile Testing Strand

Level 1 credits

/ - / 0-10 / - / -
Level 2 credits / 6 / 0-10 / - / -
Level 3 or above credits / 30 / 0-10 / 18 / 15
Minimum totals / 36 / 10 / 18 / 15

Requirements for Award of Qualification

Award of NZQF National Qualifications
Credit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification.
Unit standards and achievement standards that are equivalent in outcome are mutually exclusive for the purpose of award. The table of mutually exclusive standards is provided on the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) website:
Reviewed standards that continue to recognise the same overall outcome are registered as new versions and retain their identification number (ID). Any version of a standard with the same ID may be used to meet qualification requirements that list the ID and/or that specify the past or current classification of the standard.

Summary of Requirements

Core Compulsory standards

Core Elective – A minimum of 10 credits as specified

One of the following strands is required

Textile Processing Strand

Textile Testing Strand

Detailed Requirements

Core Compulsory

The following standards are required

Manufacturing > Manufacturing Skills > Apparel and Textile Manufacturing - Workplace Skills

ID / Title / Level / Credit
17915 / Demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices in the apparel or textile industry / 2 / 6

Manufacturing > Textiles Manufacture > Core Yarn Processing

ID / Title / Level / Credit
5876 / Demonstrate knowledge of natural textile fibres / 3 / 10
5877 / Demonstrate knowledge of manufactured textile fibres / 3 / 10
5878 / Demonstrate knowledge of spun yarns / 3 / 10

Core Elective

A minimum of 10 credits

From anywhere on the DAS

Textile Processing Strand

A minimum of 18 credits

Manufacturing > Textiles Manufacture > Core Yarn Processing

ID / Title / Level / Credit
4179 / Set up a blending system to process textile fibres / 3 / 10
4187 / Set up a ring twisting machine to twist yarn / 3 / 6
4189 / Set up a 2 for 1 twisting machine to twist yarn / 3 / 8
4191 / Set up a hollow spindle twisting machine to twist fancy yarn / 3 / 8
4193 / Set up a reeling machine to reel yarn / 3 / 4
4195 / Set up a winding machine to wind yarn / 3 / 8
4199 / Set up a wrap spinning machine to spin yarn / 4 / 12
19856 / Set up an assembly winding machine to wind yarn / 3 / 8
26001 / Set up and monitor a continuous heat setting line / 4 / 24

Manufacturing > Textiles Manufacture > Fabric Finishing

ID / Title / Level / Credit
2913 / Mill fabric / 3 / 12
2914 / Apply chemicals to fabric by padding / 3 / 3

Manufacturing > Textiles Manufacture > Non-Woven Textile Processing

ID / Title / Level / Credit
22167 / Prepare fibre blend for mechanically needled production / 3 / 4
22168 / Describe the process of and produce carded batting for mechanically needled products / 3 / 6
22169 / Describe the processes and machinery used and carry out mechanical needling operation from batts / 3 / 10
22170 / Describe the processes and machinery used and structure velour operations for non-woven textiles / 3 / 6
22171 / Describe the processes and machinery used and structure rib operations for non-woven textiles / 3 / 6
22172 / Describe the processes and machinery used and structure rib-patterning for non-woven textiles / 4 / 6
22173 / Describe the process of and produce stentered non-woven textiles with and without latex / 3 / 10

Manufacturing > Textiles Manufacture > Textile Dyeing and Finishing

ID / Title / Level / Credit
2912 / Scour fabric / 3 / 9

Manufacturing > Textiles Manufacture > Top Making, Semi-Worsted and Worsted Processing

ID / Title / Level / Credit
3130 / Set-up semi-worsted or worsted card to card fibre / 4 / 9
3132 / Set-up a gilling machine to gill sliver or top / 4 / 12
3134 / Set-up a combing machine to comb top / 4 / 12
3139 / Set-up roving machine to process slivers / 3 / 6
3141 / Set-up a semi-worsted or worsted spinning machine to spin yarn / 4 / 12
3145 / Set-up a balling machine to process yarn / 3 / 6

Manufacturing > Textiles Manufacture > Weaving

ID / Title / Level / Credit
2897 / Demonstrate knowledge of woven fabrics / 3 / 10
2902 / Prepare a loom for weaving / 3 / 5
2905 / Identify faults in woven fabric / 3 / 4
2906 / Mend faults in woven fabric / 3 / 5
2908 / Perform quality tests on fabric / 3 / 5
8955 / Prepare a loom for narrow weaving / 3 / 5

Manufacturing > Textiles Manufacture > Woollen Yarn Processing

ID / Title / Level / Credit
4163 / Card fibre on a woollen card / 3 / 8
4164 / Set up a woollen card to card fibre / 4 / 20
4167 / Set up a woollen spinning machine to spin yarn / 4 / 8
4170 / Set up a mule spinning machine to spin yarn / 4 / 8
4173 / Set up and monitor a tapescour / 3 / 8
4174 / Process yarn in a Twistset machine / 3 / 12
4175 / Set up and monitor a Twistset machine / 4 / 24

Textile Testing Strand

A minimum of 15 credits

Manufacturing > Textiles Manufacture > Carpet Manufacture

ID / Title / Level / Credit
7201 / Perform quality tests on unbacked tufted carpet / 3 / 8
7220 / Perform quality tests on backed and unbacked woven carpet / 3 / 16
7239 / Perform quality tests on backed and finished tufted carpet / 3 / 8

Manufacturing > Textiles Manufacture > Core Yarn Processing

ID / Title / Level / Credit
5470 / Perform tests on finished or partly processed yarn / 3 / 18

Manufacturing > Textiles Manufacture > Fabric Finishing

ID / Title / Level / Credit
2923 / Inspect finished woven broadloom fabric / 3 / 9

Manufacturing > Textiles Manufacture > Textile Dyeing and Finishing

ID / Title / Level / Credit
5385 / Carry out visual shade checks on textiles / 3 / 9
5414 / Perform tests on dyed and finished textile materials / 3 / 18

Manufacturing > Textiles Manufacture > Top Making, Semi-Worsted and Worsted Processing

ID / Title / Level / Credit
3136 / Test sliver and top / 3 / 6

Manufacturing > Textiles Manufacture > Weaving

ID / Title / Level / Credit
2908 / Perform quality tests on fabric / 3 / 5

Transition Arrangements

Version 3

Version 3 was issued following the review of standards in the Fabric Finishing and Woollen Yarn Processing domains.

Changes to structure and content

  • New Unit 26001, Set up and monitor a continuous heat setting line, was added to the Textile Processing Strand.
  • Standard 2912 was reclassified from the Fabric Finishing domain to the Textile Dyeing and Finishing domain.
  • The level and credit value of standard 2913 changed from Level 4, 24 credits to Level 3, 12 credits.
  • Expiring standard 2916 was removed.
  • The titles of standards 4174 and 4175 were updated.

For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.

People currently enrolled in programmes leading towards the award of version 2 of this qualification may either complete that version, or transfer to version 3.

The last date for entry to training programmes or courses leading to the award of version 1 is 31December2010.

It is anticipated that no existing candidates are disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. However, candidates may appeal in the first instance to Competenz, at the address below, which will consider an appeal on a case-by-case basis.

Previous versions of the qualification

Version 2 was issued following the introduction of the Non-Woven Textiles domain to the NQF.

Changes to structure and content

  • Level 3 and 4 unit standards in the Non-Woven Textiles Domain were added as options in the Textile Processing Strand of the qualification.
  • Total credits have not changed.

People currently enrolled in programmes leading towards the award of version 1 of this qualification may either complete that version, or transfer to version 2. The last date for entry to training programmes or courses leading to the award of version 1 is 31December2006.

It is anticipated that no existing candidates are disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. However, candidates may appeal in the first instance to Competenz, which will consider an appeal on a case-by-case basis.

Competenz does not intend that any existing candidate be disadvantaged by this review. However, any candidate who feels that they have been disadvantaged by the transition should contact Competenz at the address below. The replaced qualifications will continue to be recognised by industry and there is no requirement for existing holders to complete the new qualifications.

Version 1 of this qualification and the National Certificate in Textiles Manufacture (Operations) (Level2) [Ref: 1121] replaced the following qualifications:

  • National Certificate in Textiles Manufacture (Fibre Blending) (Level 2) [Ref:0142]
  • National Certificate in Textiles Manufacture (Semi-Worsted and Worsted) (Level2) with strands in Worsted Carding, Gilling, Combing, Roving, Backwash Operation, Ring Spinning, and Wrap Spinning [Ref: 0143]
  • National Certificate in Textiles Manufacture (Woollen Spinning) (Level 2) with strands in Ring Spinning and Mule Spinning [Ref: 0144]
  • National Certificate in Textiles Manufacture (Yarn Processing) (Level 2) with strands in Ring Twisting, 2 for 1 Twisting, Hollow Spindle Twisting, Reeling, Winding, Balling and Brushing, Tape Scouring, and Autoclaving [Ref: 0145]
  • National Certificate in Textiles Manufacture (Woven Fabric) (Level 2) with strands in Warping, Weaving, Mending, and Dry Finishing [Ref: 0146]
  • National Certificate in Textiles Manufacture (Chemset Operation) (Level3) [Ref:0148]
  • National Certificate in Textiles Manufacture (Wet Woven Fabric Finishing) (Level3) [Ref:0149]
  • National Certificate in Textiles Manufacture (Woollen Carding) (Level 3) [Ref:0150]
  • National Certificate in Textiles Manufacture (Textile Testing) (Level 2) [Ref:0916].

Changes to structure and content included unit standard 497 removed; unit standards 5876, 5877 and 5878 are included in this level 3 qualification; the two strands cover all sectors previously covered individually by the replaced qualifications; the core elective allows for the selection of credits from anywhere on the NQF; the maximum of 5 elective credits from the Textiles Manufacture subfield has been removed; the minimum total credits have been reduced from 71-78 to 61 or 64.

People currently enrolled in a programme leading to the award of a replaced textile qualification may either complete that qualification or transfer to either of the replacement qualifications.

The last date for people to complete the replaced qualifications was 30 December 2006.

Certification

This certificate will display the logos of NZQA, Competenz and the organisation that has been granted consent to assess against standards that meet the requirements of the qualification (accredited).

Classification

This qualification is classified according to the classification system listed on the Directory of Assessment Standards (DAS) and the New Zealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) system as specified below.

DAS Classification / NZSCED
Code / Description / Code / Description
194 / Manufacturing > Textiles Manufacture / 030105 / Engineering and Related Technologies > Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology > Textile Making
Quality Management Systems
Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess by a recognised Quality Assurance Body before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards. Accreditation requirements and the moderation system are outlined in the associated Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) for each standard.

Prerequisite Diagram

Competenz
SSB Code101571
MoE Code 8104 / New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018