NZQF NQ Ref 1122 Version 4 Page 1 of 10 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 at the address below. Appeals will be considered on a case by case basis. For detailed information see Review 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 PO Box 9005 Newmarket Auckland 1149 Telephone 0800 526 1800 Fax 09 539 9899 Email info@competenz.org.nz Website http://www.competenz.org.nz/
NZQF NQ Ref 1122 Version 4 Page 2 of 10 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 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) (Level 2) [Ref: 1121] replaced the National Certificates in Textiles Manufacture [Ref: 0142-0146; 0148-150; 0916]. Credit Range Core Compulsory Core Elective Textile Processing 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 Textile Testing Strand
NZQF NQ Ref 1122 Version 4 Page 3 of 10 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: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/standards/standards-exclusionlist/. 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 17915 Demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices in the apparel or textile industry 2 6 Manufacturing > Textiles Manufacture > Core Yarn Processing 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
NZQF NQ Ref 1122 Version 4 Page 4 of 10 Textile Processing Strand A minimum of 18 credits Manufacturing > Textiles Manufacture > Core Yarn Processing 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 3 8 yarn 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 2913 Mill fabric 3 12 2914 Apply chemicals to fabric by padding 3 3 Manufacturing > Textiles Manufacture > Non-Woven Textile Processing 22167 Prepare fibre blend for mechanically needled production 22168 Describe the process of and produce carded batting for mechanically needled products 22169 Describe the processes and machinery used and carry out mechanical needling operation from batts 22170 Describe the processes and machinery used and structure velour operations for non-woven textiles 22171 Describe the processes and machinery used and structure rib operations for non-woven textiles 22172 Describe the processes and machinery used and structure rib-patterning for non-woven textiles 22173 Describe the process of and produce stentered nonwoven textiles with and without latex 3 4 3 6 3 10 3 6 3 6 4 6 3 10
NZQF NQ Ref 1122 Version 4 Page 5 of 10 Manufacturing > Textiles Manufacture > Textile Dyeing and Finishing 2912 Scour fabric 3 9 Manufacturing > Textiles Manufacture > Top Making, Semi-Worsted and Worsted Processing 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 4 12 spin yarn 3145 Set-up a balling machine to process yarn 3 6 Manufacturing > Textiles Manufacture > Weaving 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 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
NZQF NQ Ref 1122 Version 4 Page 6 of 10 Textile Testing Strand A minimum of 15 credits Manufacturing > Textiles Manufacture > Carpet Manufacture 7201 Perform quality tests on unbacked tufted carpet 3 8 7220 Perform quality tests on backed and unbacked woven carpet 7239 Perform quality tests on backed and finished tufted carpet 3 16 3 8 Manufacturing > Textiles Manufacture > Core Yarn Processing 5470 Perform tests on finished or partly processed yarn 3 18 Manufacturing > Textiles Manufacture > Fabric Finishing 2923 Inspect finished woven broadloom fabric 3 9 Manufacturing > Textiles Manufacture > Textile Dyeing and Finishing 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 3136 Test sliver and top 3 6 Manufacturing > Textiles Manufacture > Weaving 2908 Perform quality tests on fabric 3 5
NZQF NQ Ref 1122 Version 4 Page 7 of 10 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 31 December 2010. It is anticipated that no existing candidates are disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. However, candidates may appeal in the first instance to, 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 31 December 2006. It is anticipated that no existing candidates are disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. However, candidates may appeal in the first instance to, which will consider an appeal on a case-by-case basis.
NZQF NQ Ref 1122 Version 4 Page 8 of 10 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 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) (Level 2) [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) (Level 2) 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) (Level 3) [Ref: 0148] National Certificate in Textiles Manufacture (Wet Woven Fabric Finishing) (Level 3) [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, and the organisation that has been granted consent to assess against standards that meet the requirements of the qualification (accredited).
NZQF NQ Ref 1122 Version 4 Page 9 of 10 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.
NZQF NQ Ref 1122 Version 4 Page 10 of 10 Prerequisite Diagram