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carpet handicraft worker

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Carpet handicraft workers use handicraft techniques to create textile floor coverings. They create carpets and rugs from wool or other textiles using traditional crafting techniques. They can use diverse methods such as weaving, knotting or tufting to create carpets of different styles.

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Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 3 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

2 competences

properties of textile materials

The characteristics and properties of different textile and fabric materials. These include strength, flexibility, elasticity, softness, durability, heat insulation, low weight, water absorbency/repellence, dyeability and resistance to chemicals. Moreover, the influence of chemical composition and molecular arrangement of yarn and fibre properties and fabric structure on the physical properties of textile fabrics; the different fibre types; the materials used in different processes and the effect on materials as they are processed.

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types of textile fibres

The variety of textile fibres both natural such as wool and hemp and man-made or synthetic fibers.

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Cross-sector

1 competence

types of carpet

Different types of carpet based on materials, production method, backing, fitting techniques, cost, durability, aesthetics and other criteria.

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Essential skills and competences 8 competences

Occupation specific

1 competence

use traditional carpet making techniques

Create carpets using traditional or local techniques. Use methods such as weaving, knotting or tufting to create handicraft carpets from wool or other textiles.

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Sector-specific

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control textile process

Planning and monitoring textile production to achieve control on behalf of quality, productivity and delivery time.

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create patterns for textile products

Create a two-dimensional model used to cut the material for textile products such as tents and bags, or for individual pieces needed for upholstery work.

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decorate textile articles

Decorate wearing apparels and made up textile articles by hand or using machines. Decorate textile articles with ornaments, braided cords, golden yarns, soutaches, jewellery, and cristals.

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manufacture textile floor coverings

Produce textile floor coverings by tending machines, sewing parts, and applying finishing touches to products such as carpets, rugs, and made up textile floor covering articles.

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produce textile designs

Draw sketches for textile design, by hand or on computer, using specialist Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.

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use textile technique for hand-made products

Using textile technique to produce hand-made products, such as carpets, tapestry, embroidery, lace, silk screen printing, wearing apparel, etc.

Scope note: These skills may be used for handicraft, textile art and haute-couture.

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Cross-sector

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cut textiles

Cut textiles fitting to customers' desires and needs.

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Optional knowledge 5 competences

Occupation specific

0 competences

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Sector-specific

3 competences

furniture, carpet and lighting equipment products

The offered furniture, carpet and lighting equipment products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.

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knitting machine technology

Manufacturing technologies which use loop forming techniques to convert yarns into fabrics in order to form knitted fabrics.

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tufting technology

The application of tufting technology to the production of pile fabrics such as carpets.

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Cross-sector

2 competences

textile industry

Major textile manufacturers on the market of various brands and materials.

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textile technologies

Textile technologies to design, manufacture and evaluate the properties of textiles.

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Optional skills and competences 8 competences

Occupation specific

0 competences

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Sector-specific

6 competences

manufacture knitted textiles

Perform the operation, monitoring and maintenance of machines and processes to manufacture knitted products keeping efficiency and productivity at high levels.

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monitor textile manufacturing developments

Keep up to date with recent developments in textile manufacturing and processing techniques and technologies.

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place orders for textile materials

Select and purchase fabrics and textile products in accordance to stock availability.

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tend weaving machines

Operate weaving machines keeping efficiency and productivity at high levels.

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use weaving machine technologies

Operate machines that enable weaving processes turning threads into fabrics. Setup weaving machine programmes for the machine to produce fabrics with the adequate pattern, colour and fabric density.

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work in textile manufacturing teams

Work harmoniously with colleagues in teams in the textile and clothing manufacturing industries.

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Cross-sector

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ensure health and safety in manufacturing

Ensure health and safety of personnel during manufacturing process.

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maintain machinery

Maintain machinery and equipment in order to ensure that it is clean and in safe, working order. Perform routine maintenance on equipment and adjust or repair when necessary, using hand and power tools. Replace defective parts components or systems.

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