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knitter

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Knitters create textiles or fabric by knitting pieces of yarn. They use traditional techniques to create interlocking loops of yarn which form a uniform piece of fabric. Knitters use different techniques, needles and yarn materials to create knitted materials of diverse proportions.

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Essential knowledge 4 competences

Occupation specific

0 competences

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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

2 competences

fabric types

Woven, non-woven, knitted fabrics and netting fabrics, technical fabrics such as Gore-Tex and Gannex.

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textile measurement

Textile measurement units, such as mommes, thread count (the degree of coarseness of a fabric), picks per inch (PPI) and ends per inch (EPI).

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Essential skills and competences 6 competences

Occupation specific

1 competence

use manual knitting techniques

Create handmade knitted fabrics by using traditional handicraft techniques to knit ropes of yarn.

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Sector-specific

3 competences

control textile process

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

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evaluate textile characteristics

Evaluate textiles and their properties in order to manufacture products in conformity with specifications.

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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

2 competences

cut textiles

Cut textiles fitting to customers' desires and needs.

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maintain equipment

Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.

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Optional knowledge 6 competences

Occupation specific

0 competences

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Sector-specific

2 competences

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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textile techniques

The various steps and methods of the manufacturing process of textile. The techniques applied to the finishing of textile products based on the type of textile used.

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health and safety in the textile industry

The requirements, rules and applications of health and safety measures in the textile industry.

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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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textile trends

Latest developments in textile fabrics and textile methods.

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Optional skills and competences 7 competences

Occupation specific

0 competences

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Sector-specific

7 competences

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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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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modify textile designs

Edit sketches and digital textile designs until they meet up with customers' requirements.

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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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produce textile samples

Make up textile samples or have them fabricated by specialised workers or technicians.

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sell textiles fabrics

Sell textile fabrics such as cotton, wool, linen and synthetic fabrics.

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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

0 competences

No competences in this bucket.