furniture, carpet and lighting equipment products
The offered furniture, carpet and lighting equipment products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
Carpet weavers operate machinery to create textile floor coverings. They create carpets and rugs from wool or synthetic textiles using specialised equipment. Carpet weavers can use diverse methods such as weaving, knotting or tufting to create carpets of different styles.
Competences and skills
27 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 9 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencesproperties 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.
textile industry machinery products
The offered textile industry machinery products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
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.
types of textile fibres
The variety of textile fibres both natural such as wool and hemp and man-made or synthetic fibers.
Cross-sector
4 competencesfunctionalities of machinery
The machinery and equipment used and, in particular, the characteristics regarding functioning and calibration to ensure compliance with quality and product specifications, as well as the operator's safety.
textile industry
Major textile manufacturers on the market of various brands and materials.
textile technologies
Textile technologies to design, manufacture and evaluate the properties of textiles.
types of carpet
Different types of carpet based on materials, production method, backing, fitting techniques, cost, durability, aesthetics and other criteria.
Essential skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencemanufacture carpets
Create textile carpets on a large, industrial scale. operate machinery and diverse manufacturing techniques such as weaving, knitting or tufting to make floor coverings in different styles.
Sector-specific
4 competencesmanufacture 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.
place orders for textile materials
Select and purchase fabrics and textile products in accordance to stock availability.
produce textile designs
Draw sketches for textile design, by hand or on computer, using specialist Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.
digital
work in textile manufacturing teams
Work harmoniously with colleagues in teams in the textile and clothing manufacturing industries.
Cross-sector
3 competencescut textiles
Cut textiles fitting to customers' desires and needs.
ensure health and safety in manufacturing
Ensure health and safety of personnel during manufacturing process.
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.
Optional knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competenceschallenging issues in the textile industry
The efficiency aims and environmental issues posed by challenges in the textile industry.
green
knitting machine technology
Manufacturing technologies which use loop forming techniques to convert yarns into fabrics in order to form knitted fabrics.
tufting technology
The application of tufting technology to the production of pile fabrics such as carpets.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Optional skills and competences 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
7 competencescontrol textile process
Planning and monitoring textile production to achieve control on behalf of quality, productivity and delivery time.
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.
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.
manufacture knitted textiles
Perform the operation, monitoring and maintenance of machines and processes to manufacture knitted products keeping efficiency and productivity at high levels.
monitor textile manufacturing developments
Keep up to date with recent developments in textile manufacturing and processing techniques and technologies.
tend weaving machines
Operate weaving machines keeping efficiency and productivity at high levels.
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.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.