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weaving textile technician

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Weaving textile technicians perform operations related to setting up weaving processes.

8152.3.3 ISCO 8152 ESCO source
Competences
14
Groups
3
Essential
8
Optional
6

Competences and skills

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Essential skills and competences 8 competences

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develop specifications of technical textiles

Developing specifications for fibre based technical products with functional performances.

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distinguish accessories

Distinguish accessories in order to determine differences among them. Evaluate accessories based on their characteristics and their application in wearing apparel manufacturing.

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distinguish fabrics

Distinguish fabrics in order to determine differences among them. Evaluate fabrics based on their characteristics and their application in wearing apparel manufacturing.

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draw sketches to develop textile articles using softwares

Draw sketches to develop textiles or wearing apparel using softwares. They create visualisations of the motives, patterns or products in order to be manufactured.

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measure yarn count

Be able to measure yarn length and mass to assess fineness of roving, sliver and yarn in different measuring systems.Also able to convert into the various numbering system such as tex, Nm, Ne, denier, etc.

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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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use weft preparation technologies

Prepare bobbins to be used in textile processing.

Scope note
The basic principles may be used in weaving and knitting.
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maintain work standards

Maintaining standards of work in order to improve and acquire new skills and work methods.

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Optional knowledge 1 competence

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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 5 competences

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manufacture braided products

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

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manufacture woven fabrics

Perform the operation, monitoring and maintenance of machines and processes to manufacture woven fabrics.

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process man-made fibres

Converting synthetic granule into man-made-fibres such as filament yarns or staple fibre yarns.

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test physical properties of textiles

Evaluate the physical properties of textiles by using testing methods, normally in accordance with a standard. It includes fibre identification and trouble shooting.

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use warp preparation technologies

Use warping, sizing, drawing-in and knotting technologies that enable the formation of warps.

Scope note
The basic principles may be used for the weaving and the warp knitting processes.
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