Curriculum for

Knitting Machine Mechanic

(Certificate Level - 6 months)

Code:VF51S003

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 Contents
Overall objective of the course 3 Industrial Stitching Machine Mechanic Curriculum Assessment 44
Competencies gained after completion for the course 3 Module 1: Maintain single knit machine 44
Knowledge proficiency detail 4 Module 2: Adjust part of the single knit machine 46
Job Opportunities available immediately and in future 4 Module 3:Repair single knit machine 48
Entry requirement 4 Module 4: Maintain circular double knit machine 51
Minimum qualification of trainer 4 Module 5:Adjust part of the circular double knit machine 53
Medium of instruction 5 Module 6:Repair circular double knit machine 55
Timeframe of assessment 5 Module 7:Maintain V-Bed flat knit machine 58
Overview of the program 6 Module 8:Adjust parts of the V-Bed flat knit machine 60
Industrial Knitting Machine Mechanic Curriculum Contents 14 Module 9:Repair V-Bed flat knit machine 62
Module 1: Maintain single knit machine 14 Module 10:Develop professionalism 65
Module 2: Adjust part of the single knit machine 16 Module 11: Observe occupational health and safety practices 66
Module 3:Repair single knit machine 18 Module12: Communicate with co-workers 67
Module 4: Maintain circular double knit machine 22 Module 13: Work in a team 68
Module 5:Adjust part of the circular double knit machine 24 Module 14: Manage time 70
Module 6:Repair circular double knit machine 26 List of Machinery/Equipment/Tools 71
Module 7:Maintain V-Bed flat knit machine 30 List of Consumable Materials 73
Module 8:Adjust parts of the V-Bed flat knit machine 32 Reference Material 74
Module 9:Repair V-Bed flat knit machine 34
Module 10:Develop professionalism 38
Module 11: Observe occupational health and safety practices 39
Module12: Communicate with co-workers 40
Module 13: Work in a team 41
Module 14: Manage time 43

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 Overall objective of the Course
The objectives of this course are to:

Acquire the operating skill and knowledge of knitting machine mechanic, their function, lubrication minor faults and remedies.
Repair and maintenance of knitting machines.
Produce skilled manpower for Hosiery Industry in the field of Industrial Knitting Machine Mechanic.
Improve the Level of skill of workers in industry and increase the economic potential of the country.
Provide industry with workers whose scope with job knowledge and skills are identified.
Assist in human resources development by providing precise and assessed countrys skilled manpower quantitatively as well
as qualitatively.
Provide technical and vocational training basis which reflects the requirements of industry.

Competencies gained after completion of the course

At the end of the course, the trainee must be able to attain the following competencies.

Maintain single knit machine

Adjust part of the single knit machine
Repair single knit machine
Maintain circular double knit machine
Adjust part of the circular double knit machine
Repair circular double knit machine
Maintain V-Bed flat knit machine
Adjust parts of the V-Bed flat knit machine
Repair V-Bed flat knit machine
Develop professionalism
Observe occupational health and safety practices
Communicate with co-workers

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 Work in a team
Manage time

Knowledge Proficiency Details

On successful completion of course, the trainees must have acquired the following knowledge & skills:

Market awareness
Parts of machines
Functions of machines.
Tools and equipments for repairing
Quality Standards
Kinds of knitting Machines
Concepts of time and motion study
Describe stitches faults and breakage of thread

Job Opportunities available immediately and in future

After completion of the training, candidates can find the employment opportunities in the following disciplines.

Helper
Operator
Supervisor
Shift In-charge
Master

Entry requirements

Intermediate

Minimum qualification of trainer

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2- Years Certificate 3- Years Industrial cum training experience. 6 month certificate course in Industrial knitting mechanic.

OR

B.Sc. Textile Engineering 2- Year Industrial cum training experience in knitting machine mechanic trade.

Medium of Instruction

English/Urdu

Timeframe of assessment

Duration of Course Six Months

Total Hours 800 hrs
Per Week Hours 40 hrs
Per Day Hours 07 hrs(Friday 05 hrs)

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 Overview about the program Curriculum for Industrial knitting Machine Mechanic

Module Theory Workplace

Learning units Total Hours
Title & Aim hours hours

LU-1 Check parts of machine

Module 1:
Maintain single knit LU-2 Check needle break
machine
LU-3 Check yarn break problem
5 45 50
Aim:
LU-4 Check yarn Fly
This module develops
competency to maintain LU-5 identify MPF Problem
single knit machine
LU-6 Lubricate Machine

Module 2: LU-1 Adjust cams

Adjust part of the single
LU-2 Adjust air pressure
knit machine
LU-3 Adjust needle gauge
Aim: 5 45 50
This module develops LU-4 Adjust stitch length meter
competency to adjust
parts of single knit LU-5 Check stop motion
machine
LU-6 Adjust thread tension

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 LU-1 Disassemble machinery or equipment

LU-2 Examine parts for defects

LU-3 Clean and lubricate parts

LU-4 Repair or replace broken or

malfunctioning components

LU-5 Reassemble equipments

Module 3: LU-6 Operate newly repaired machinery

Repair single knit
machine LU-7 Record repairs and maintenance
performed.
5 110 115
Aim:
LU-8 Study manufacturers' manuals to
This module develops determine correct installation
competency to repair
single knit machine LU-9 Analyze test results,

LU-10 Record parts or materials used

LU-11 Order or requisition new parts or

materials as necessary.

LU-12 Demonstrate equipment functions and

features to machine operators.

LU-13 Enter codes and instructions to

program computer-controlled machinery.

Module 4:
Maintain circular double LU-1 Check parts of machine 5 45 50
knit machine

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 LU-2 Check needle break
Aim:
This module develops LU-3 Check yarn break problem
competency to maintain
LU-4 Check yarn fly
circular double knit
machine LU-5 identify MPF Problem

LU-2 Lubricate Machine

Module 5: LU-1 Adjust cam

Adjust part of the
circular double knit LU- Adjust air pressure
machine
LU-3 Adjust needle gauge
5 45 50
Aim:
LU-4 Adjust stitch length meter
This module develops
competency to adjust LU-5 Check yarn stop motion
parts of single knit
machine LU-6 Adjust yarn tension

LU-1 Disassemble machinery or equipment

Module 6:
Repair circular double LU-2 Examine parts for defects
knit machine
LU-3 Clean and lubricate parts
25 100 125
Aim:
LU-4 Repair or replace broken or
This module develops malfunctioning components
competency to repair
circular double knit LU-5 Reassemble equipments
machine
LU-6 Operate newly repaired machinery

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 LU-7 Record repairs and maintenance
performed.

LU-8 Study manufacturers' manuals to

determine correct installation

LU-9 Analyze test results,

LU-10 Record parts or materials used

LU-11 Order or requisition new parts or

materials as necessary.

LU-12 Demonstrate equipment functions and

features to machine operators.

LU-13 Enter codes and instructions to

program computer-controlled machinery.

Module 7: LU-1 Check parts of machine

Maintain V-Bed flat knit
machine LU-2 Check needle break

LU-3 Check yarn break problem 5 45 50

Aim:
This module develops LU-4 Check yarn fly
competency to maintain
V-Bed flat knit machine LU-5 Lubricate Machine

Module 8:
Adjust parts of the V- LU-1 Adjust cams
Bed flat knit machine 5 45 50
LU-2 Adjust needle
Aim:

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This module develops
competency to adjust
parts of the V-Bed flat knit
machine
Module 9:
Repair V-Bed flat knit
machine
Aim:
This module develops
competency to repair V-
Bed flat knit machine
LU-3 Adjust stitch length
LU-5 Adjust thread tension
LU-6 Bed setting
LU-7 Cone Position
LU-1 Disassemble machinery or equipment
LU-2 Examine parts for defects
LU-3 Clean and lubricate parts
LU-4 Repair or replace broken or
malfunctioning components
LU-5 Reassemble equipments
LU-6 Operate newly repaired machinery
25 105 130
LU-7 Record repairs and maintenance
performed.
LU-8 Study manufacturers' manuals to
determine correct installation
LU-9 Analyze test results,
LU-10 Record parts or materials used
LU-11 Order or requisition new parts or
materials as necessary.
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 LU-12 Demonstrate equipment functions and
features to machine operators.

LU-13 Enter codes and instructions to

program computer-controlled machinery.
Module 10:
Develop LU-1 Participate in Training
professionalism
LU-2 Interact with colleagues
Aim: 15 10 25
This module develops LU-3 Consult with experts
competency to work
professionally at
LU-4 Participate in skill test/ competition
workplace

Module 11: LU-1 Observe health, safety and security

Observe occupational related procedures
health and safety
practices LU-2 Follow workplace health safety and
security requirements
Aim: 15 15 30
LU-3 Follow planning , organizing and safe
This module develops work techniques Identify and evaluate
competency to observer potential hazards
and follow occupational
health and safety LU-4 Deal with hazardous or emergency
practices situations

Module12:
Communicate with co- LU-1 Adopt effective Communication and
workers behaviour with co-workers
15 10 25
Aim:
This module develops LU-2 Interpret work related instructions
competency to correctly

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communicate with co-
workers effectively LU-3 Produce reports and prepare work
related documents in a proper form

LU-1 Perform duties and responsibilities in a

positive manner to promote cooperation and
good relationship

LU-2 Seek assistance from co-workers

when difficulties arise and solve through
Module 13:
discussion
Work in a team
LU-3 Respect difference in personal beliefs
Aim: and values during all activities and 15 10 25
This module develops interactions
competency to work in a
team LU-4 Contribute to group work activities

LU-5 Share information related to group

members

LU-6 Provide support to achieve

organizational goals

Module 14: LU-1 Manage time to complete the assigned

Manage time work within the stipulated time frame

Aim: LU-2 Manage work load as required by the

This module develops management
15 10 25
competency to manage LU-3 Prioritize tasks in accordance with the
time effectively while importance of the tasks
working in an
organization. LU-4 Meet the specified deadlines

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 LU-5 Handle the co-workers using effective
time management
Assessment 35
Total Hours
160 640 800

Industrial Knitting Machine Mechanic Curriculum Contents

Module 1 Title: Maintain single knit machine
Objective of the Module: To get understanding of maintenance of single knit machine.
Duration: 50 hours Theory: 5 hours Practice: 45 hours

Learning Learning Learning Duration Material Learning

Unit Outcome Elements (Hours) Required Place

Knowledge of
different parts of Manufactures
Understand how to
machine manual showing
LU-1 check the parts of the
the machine
machine
Check parts of Ability to 7.5 parts Workshop/workplace
machine demonstrate Physical
Able to perform checking
checking of the availability of
of parts of machine
parts of the machine parts
machine

Knowledge of
needle function
Understand the need
and its
LU-2 and working of needle in
requirement for
machine Different types of
Check needle production 7.5
needles
Workshop/workplace
break Able to check needle Needed tools
Ability to
breakage problem
demonstrate
checking of the
needle breakage

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 problem

Knowledge of
types of yarns i.e.
Understand types of
cotton, acrylic,
yarns i.e. cotton, acrylic, Different types of
nylon etc
LU-3 nylon etc yarns
7.5 Workshop/workplace
Check yarn break Different types of
Able to understand the Ability to
threads
understand the
yarn breakage problems
yarn breakage
problems

Understand concept of
Knowledge of yarn
yarn fly
fly
LU-4 Different types of
Able to rectify the 7.5 Workshop/workplace
Check yarn fly Ability to rectify yarn
problem related to yarn
the problem
fly
related to yarn fly

Knowledge of
Understand MPF MPF function to
function control the thread
LU-5 Single knit
identify MPF 7.5 machine Workshop/workplace
Able to identity problem Ability to adjust
Problem Needed tools
in MPF and its MPF problem for
readjustment if required smooth flow of
thread

Understand the cleaning

and lubrication Knowledge of
requirement of machine cleaning and
Single knit
LU-6 and air pressure for lubrication
machine
Lubricate machine oiler requirement of 7.5 Workshop/workplace
Oil
Machine machine and air
Abel to lubricate the Needed tools
pressure for
machine by checking air machine oiler
pressure for machine

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 oiler Ability to lubricate
the machine by
checking air
pressure for
machine oiler

Module 2 Title: Adjust part of the single knit machine

Objective of the Module: To get understanding of adjusting parts of single knit machine
Duration: 50 hours Theory: 5 hours Practice: 45 hours

Learning Learning Learning Duration Material Learning

Unit Outcome Elements (Hours) Required Place

Knowledge of
Understand the cam cam function and
adjustment for fabric cam adjustment Single knit
LU-1 production technique machine for
7.5 Workshop/workplace
Adjust cams needle bar
Able to adjust cam for Ability to adjust for adjustment
required production required
production

Knowledge of air
Understand the function of
pressure function
air presser at machine
of machine
LU-2 Single knit
7.5 Workshop/workplace
Adjust air presser Able to adjust air pressure machine
Ability to adjust air
of machine as per the
presser of
requirement
machine
Knowledge of the
Understand the function of
LU-3 importance and needle/stitch Different
adjustment of the needle gauge Needles
Adjust needle 7.5 Workshop/workplace
gauge Single knit
gauge Ability to adjust machine
Able to adjust needle needle/stitch
gauge before start of the gauge

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 production

Knowledge of
function of the
Understand the concept of
stitch length
LU-4 stitch length
Single knit
Adjust stitch Ability to adjust 7.5 Workshop/workplace
Able to adjust the stitch machine
length meter length meter as per
stitch length meter
as per the
requirement
production
requirement

Knowledge of
function of stop
motion
Understand the function of (top/bottom) for
stop motion (top/bottom) uninterrupted
for uninterrupted supply of supply of yarn to
Single knit
yarn to needles through needles through
LU-5 machine
yarn guides yarn guides
Stop motion
Check stop 7.5 Workshop/workplace
button
motion Able to check and Ability to check
(top/bottom)
understand the stop and understand
motion(top/bottom) for the stop
uninterrupted supply of motion(top/bottom
yarn through yarn guides ) for uninterrupted
supply of yarn
through yarn
guides

Understand the Knowledge of

LU-6 importance and thread tension and Different
requirement of the thread its impact on threads and
Adjust Thread tension for required production
7.5 Workshop/workplace
single knit
tension production machine
Ability to
Able to adjust the thread adjustment of

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 tension for required thread tension for
production required
production

Module 3 Title: Repair single knit machine

Objective of the Module: To learn how to repair single knit machine
Duration: 115 hours Theory: 5 hours Practice: 110 hours

Learning Learning Learning Duration Material Learning

Unit Outcome Elements (Hours) Required Place

Knowledge of the
techniques of
Understand techniques
disassembling the
of disassembling the
machine or
LU-1 Disassemble machine or equipments Single knit
equipments
machinery or 8.46 machine Workshop/workplace
equipment Able to disassembling Needed tools
Ability to
the machine or
disassemble the
equipments
machine or
equipments

Knowledge of
identification of
the defected parts
Understand the correct
of machine or
working of the parts
LU-2 Examine equipment. Machine manual
8.46 Workshop/workplace
parts for defects Needed tools
Able to identify defected
Ability to identify
parts of machine
the defected parts
of machine or
equipment.

Understand the
LU-3 Clean and 8.46 Workshop/workplace
cleaning and lubrication Knowledge of Machine oil

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lubricate parts requirement of machine cleaning and Cleaning cloth
lubrication Needed tools
Able to clean and requirement of
lubricate the parts of machine
machine
Ability to clean
and lubricate
machine

Knowledge of
identification of
Understand to identify
broken parts, their
the broken parts, their
replacement or
LU-4 Repair or replacement or repair
repair for a
for a machine Single knit
replace broken or machine
8.46 machine Workshop/workplace
malfunctioning Able to repair or replace Needed tools
components Ability to repair or
broken or
replace broken or
malfunctioning
malfunctioning
components of machine
components of
machine

Knowledge of
techniques of
Understand the
reassembling the
reassembling principles
parts of machine Single knit
LU-5 Reassemble of parts of machine
8.46 machine Workshop/workplace
equipments
Ability to Needed tools
Able to reassemble the
reassembling
equipments
machine
equipments

Understand to operate
newly repaired Understand to
LU-6 Operate Single knit
machinery for test run operate newly
newly repaired 8.46 machine Workshop/workplace
repaired
machinery Needed tools
Able to operate newly machinery for test
repaired machinery for run

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 test run
Able to operate
newly repaired
machinery for test
run

Knowledge of the
Understand the proper
proper recording
recording method of
method of repair
LU-7 Record repair and maintenance
and maintenance
performed
repairs and performed
8.46 Record register Workshop/workplace
maintenance Able to record repair
performed. Ability to record
and maintenance
repair and
performed
maintenance
performed

Knowledge of
Understand manufacturers
manufacturers manual manual for correct
LU-8 Study for correct installation of installation of
manufacturers' parts parts
Manufacturers
manuals to 8.46 Workshop/workplace
manual
determine correct Able to Study Ability to study
installation manufacturers' manuals manufacturers'
to determine correct manuals to
installation determine correct
installation

Understand the test Knowledge of test

results for further action results as per the
LU-9 Analyze test specifications Manufacturers
8.46 Workshop/workplace
results Ability to analyze the Ability to analyze manual
test results for further test results for
action further action.

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 Understand
companys
Understand companys
recording method
LU-10 Record recording method for
for parts and
parts and material used Material record
parts or materials material used 8.46 Workshop/workplace
register
used Able to record the parts
or material being used Able to record the
parts or material
being used

Understand to
Understand to prepare
prepare
requisition for new parts
requisition for new
LU-11 Order or or material as
parts or material
necessary
requisition new as necessary
8.46 Requisition forms Workshop/workplace
parts or materials Able to prepare
as necessary. Able to prepare
requisition for new parts
requisition for new
or material as
parts or material
necessary
as necessary

Knowledge of
equipments
LU-12 Understand the functions and
Demonstrate equipment functions features
equipment and features.
Single knit
functions and Ability to 8.46 Workshop/workplace
machine
features to Able to explain the demonstrate
machine features of the machine functions and
operators. to operators features to
machine
operators.

Understand the coding

LU-13 Enter Computerized
system of the computer Knowledge of
codes and controlled machines
8.46 single needle lock Workshop/workplace
coding
instructions to stitch machine
mechanism of

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program Able to enter codes of computer
computer- computer controlled controlled
controlled machines. machinery
machinery. Ability to enter
codes in computer
controlled
machines.
Module 4 Title: Maintain circular double knit machine
Objective of the Module: To get understanding of maintenance of circular double knit machine
Duration: 50 hours Theory: 5 hours Practice: 45 hours

Learning Learning Learning Duration Material Learning

Unit Outcome Elements (Hours) Required Place

Knowledge of
Manufactures
different parts of
Understand how to manual showing
machine
LU-1 check the parts of the the machine
machine parts
Check parts of Ability to 7.5 Workshop/workplace
machine Able to perform checking
Demonstrate
Physical
checking of the
of parts of machine availability of
parts of the
machine parts
machine

Knowledge of
needle function
and its
Understand the need
requirement for
LU-2 and working of needle in
production
machine
Check needle 7.5 Different types of Workshop/workplace
break Ability to needles
Able to check needle
Demonstrate
breakage problem
checking of the
needle breakage
problem

LU-3 Understand types of 7.5 Workshop/workplace

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Check yarn break yarns i.e. cotton, acrylic, Knowledge of Different types of
nylon etc types of yarns i.e. yarns
cotton, acrylic, Different types of
Able to understand the nylon etc threads
yarn breakage problems
Ability to
understand the
yarn breakage
problems

Understand concept of
Knowledge of yarn
yarn fly
fly
LU-4 Different types of
Able to rectify the 7.5 Workshop/workplace
Check yarn fly Ability to rectify yarn
problem related to yarn
the problem
fly
related to yarn fly

Knowledge of
Understand MPF MPF function to
function control the thread
LU-5 Circular double
identify MPF 7.5 knit machine Workshop/workplace
Able to identity problem Ability to adjust
Problem Needed tools
in MPF and its MPF problem for
readjustment if required smooth flow of
thread

Understand the cleaning Knowledge of

and lubrication cleaning and
requirement of machine lubrication
and air pressure for requirement of Circular double
LU-6
machine oiler machine and air knit machine
Lubricate 7.5 Workshop/workplace
pressure for Oil
Machine Abel to lubricate the machine oiler Needed tools
machine by checking air
pressure for machine Ability to lubricate
oiler the machine by
checking air

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 pressure for
machine oiler

Module 5 Title: Adjust part of the circular double knit machine

Objective of the Module: To get understanding of adjusting parts of circular double knit machine
Duration: 50 hours Theory: 5 hours Practice: 45 hours

Learning Learning Learning Duration Material Learning

Unit Outcome Elements (Hours) Required Place

Knowledge of
Understand the cam cam function and
adjustment for fabric cam adjustment Circular
LU-1 production technique double knit
7.5 Workshop/workplace
Adjust cam machine
Able to adjust cam for Ability to adjust for
required production required
production

Knowledge of air
Understand the function of
pressure function Circular
air presser at machine
of machine double knit
LU-2
7.5 machine Workshop/workplace
Adjust air presser Able to adjust air pressure
of machine as per the Ability to adjust air Needed tools
presser of
requirement
machine
Knowledge of the
Understand the function of Different
LU-3 importance and needle/stitch needles
Adjust needle adjustment of the needle gauge 7.5 Circular Workshop/workplace
gauge gauge double knit
Ability to adjust machine
Able to adjust needle needle/stitch

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 gauge before start of the gauge
production

Knowledge of
function of the
Understand the concept of
stitch length
LU-4 stitch length Circular
Adjust stitch 7.5 double knit Workshop/workplace
Able to adjust the stitch Ability to adjust
length machine
stitch length as
length as per requirement
per the production
requirement

Knowledge of
function of stop
motion
Understand the function of (top/bottom) for
stop motion (top/bottom) uninterrupted
for uninterrupted supply of supply of yarn to
yarn to needles through needles through Circular
LU-5 yarn guides yarn guides double knit
Check yarn stop 7.5 machine Workshop/workplace
motion Able to check and Ability to check Stop motion
understand the stop and understand button
motion(top/bottom) for the stop
uninterrupted supply of motion(top/bottom
yarn through yarn guides ) for uninterrupted
supply of yarn
through yarn
guides

Knowledge of
Understand the thread tension and
Different
LU-6 importance and its impact on
threads and
requirement of the thread production
Adjust Thread tension for required
7.5 Circular Workshop/workplace
tension production Ability to
double knit
machine
adjustment of
Able to adjust the thread thread tension for

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 tension for required required
production production

Module 6 Title: Repair circular double knit machine

Objective of the Module: To learn how to repair circular double knit machine
Duration: 110 hours Theory: 10 hours Practice: 100 hours

Learning Learning Learning Duration Material Learning

Unit Outcome Elements (Hours) Required Place

Knowledge of the
techniques of
Understand techniques
disassembling the
of disassembling the
machine or
LU-1 Disassemble machine or equipments Circular double
equipments
machinery or 8.46 knit machine Workshop/workplace
equipment Able to disassembling Needed tools
Ability to
the machine or
disassemble the
equipments
machine or
equipments

Knowledge of
identification of
the defected parts
Understand the correct
of machine or
working of the parts
LU-2 Examine equipment. Machine manual
8.46 Workshop/workplace
parts for defects Needed tools
Able to identify defected
Ability to identify
parts of machine
the defected parts
of machine or
equipment.

LU-3 Clean and Understand the 8.46 Workshop/workplace

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lubricate parts cleaning and lubrication Knowledge of Machine oil
requirement of machine cleaning and Cleaning cloth
lubrication Needed tools
Able to clean and requirement of
lubricate the parts of machine
machine Ability to clean
and lubricate
machine

Knowledge of
identification of
Understand to identify
broken parts, their
the broken parts, their
replacement or
LU-4 Repair or replacement or repair
repair for a
for a machine Circular double
replace broken or machine
8.46 knit machine Workshop/workplace
malfunctioning Able to repair or replace Needed tools
components Ability to repair or
broken or
replace broken or
malfunctioning
malfunctioning
components of machine
components of
machine

Knowledge of
techniques of
Understand the
reassembling the
reassembling principles
parts of machine Circular double
LU-5 Reassemble of parts of machine
8.46 knit machine Workshop/workplace
equipments
Able to reassemble the Ability to Needed tools
reassembling
equipments
machine
equipments

Understand to operate
newly repaired Understand to
LU-6 Operate Circular double
machinery for test run operate newly
newly repaired 8.46 knit machine Workshop/workplace
repaired
machinery Needed tools
Able to operate newly machinery for test
repaired machinery for run

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 test run
Able to operate
newly repaired
machinery for test
run

Knowledge of the
Understand the proper
proper recording
recording method of
method of repair
LU-7 Record repair and maintenance
and maintenance
performed
repairs and performed
8.46 Record register Workshop/workplace
maintenance Able to record repair
performed. Ability to record
and maintenance
repair and
performed
maintenance
performed

Knowledge of
Understand manufacturers
manufacturers manual manual for correct
LU-8 Study for correct installation of installation of
manufacturers' parts parts
Manufacturers
manuals to 8.46 Workshop/workplace
manual
determine correct Able to Study Ability to study
installation manufacturers' manuals manufacturers'
to determine correct manuals to
installation determine correct
installation

Knowledge of test
Understand the test
results as per the
results for further action
specifications
LU-9 Analyze test Manufacturers
8.46 Workshop/workplace
results Ability to analyze the manual
Ability to analyze
test results for further
test results for
action
further action.

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 Understand
companys
Understand companys
recording method
LU-10 Record recording method for
for parts and
parts and material used Material record
parts or materials material used 8.46 Workshop/workplace
register
used Able to record the parts
or material being used Able to record the
parts or material
being used

Understand to
Understand to prepare
prepare
requisition for new parts
requisition for new
LU-11 Order or or material as
parts or material
necessary
requisition new as necessary
8.46 Requisition forms Workshop/workplace
parts or materials Able to prepare
as necessary. Able to prepare
requisition for new parts
requisition for new
or material as
parts or material
necessary
as necessary

Knowledge of
equipments
LU-12 Understand the functions and
Demonstrate equipment functions features
equipment and features. Circular double
functions and Ability to 8.46 knit machine Workshop/workplace
features to Able to explain the demonstrate
machine features of the machine functions and
operators. to operators features to
machine
operators.

LU-13 Enter Understand the coding Knowledge of Computerized

system of the computer coding Circular double
codes and controlled machines
8.46 Workshop/workplace
mechanism of knit machine
instructions to computer

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program Able to enter codes of controlled
computer- computer controlled machinery
controlled machines. Ability to enter
machinery. codes in computer
controlled
machines.
Module 7 Title: Maintain V-Bed flat knit machine
Objective of the Module: To get the knowledge of maintaining V-Bed flat knit machine
Duration: 50 hours Theory: 5 hours Practice: 45 hours

Learning Learning Learning Duration Material Learning

Unit Outcome Elements (Hours) Required Place

Knowledge of
different parts of
Understand how to check machine
LU-1 the parts of the machine V-Bed flat knit
Check Parts of Ability to 10 machine Workshop/workplace
Machine Able to perform checking Demonstrate Needed tools
of parts of machine checking of the
parts of the
machine

Knowledge of
needle function
and its
Understand the need and Different types
requirement for
working of needle in of needles
LU-2 production
machine V-Bed flat knit
Check needle 10 Workshop/workplace
machine
break Ability to
Able to check needle Needed tools
Demonstrate
breakage problem
checking of the
needle breakage
problem

Understand types of yarns

LU-3 10 Workshop/workplace
i.e. cotton, acrylic, nylon Knowledge of Different types

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Check yarn break etc types of yarns i.e. of yarns
cotton, acrylic, Different types
Able to understand the nylon etc of threads
yarn breakage problems
Ability to
understand the
yarn breakage
problems

Understand concept of Knowledge of yarn

yarn fly fly
LU-4 Different types
10 Workshop/workplace
Check yarn fly Able to rectify the problem Ability to rectify of yarn
related to yarn fly the problem
related to yarn fly

Knowledge of
cleaning and
Understand the cleaning lubrication
and lubrication requirement of
requirement of machine machine and air V-Bed flat knit
and air pressure for pressure for machine
LU-5
machine oiler machine oiler 10 Oil Workshop/workplace
Lubricate Machine
Greece
Abel to lubricate the Ability to lubricate Needed tools
machine by checking air the machine by
pressure for machine oiler checking air
pressure for
machine oiler

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Module 8 Title: Adjust part of the V-Bed flat knit machine
Objective of the Module: To get knowledge of adjusting parts of the V-Bed flat knit machine
Duration: 50 hours Theory: 5 hours Practice: 45 hours

Learning Learning Learning Duration Material Learning

Unit Outcome Elements (Hours) Required Place

Knowledge of
Understand the cam cam function and
adjustment for fabric cam adjustment
V-Bed flat knit
LU-1 production technique
8.33 machine Workshop/workplace
Adjust cam
Cams
Able to adjust cam for Ability to adjust for
required production required
production

Understand the Knowledge of the

importance and function of
adjustment of the needle needle/stitch
LU-2 Needles
gauge gauge
Adjust needle 8.33 V-Bed flat knit Workshop/workplace
gauge Able to adjust needle Ability to adjust
machine
gauge before start of the needle/stitch
production gauge

Knowledge of
LU-3 Understand the concept of
function of the
stitch length meter V-Bed flat knit
Adjust stitch stitch length meter 8.33 Workshop/workplace
machine
length Able to adjust the stitch
length as per requirement Ability to adjust

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 stitch length as
per the production
requirement
Explain the
Understand the function of
LU-4 function of IRO
IRO-MPF yarn feeder
yarn feeder V-Bed flat knit
Adjust IRO-MPF 8.33 Workshop/workplace
Demonstrate machine
Ability to adjust IRO yarn
adjustment of
feeder
arrow yarn feeder
Knowledge of
Understand the
thread tension and
importance and
its impact on
requirement of the thread
LU-5 production Different
tension for required
threads and
Adjust Thread production 8.33 Workshop/workplace
Ability to V-Bed flat knit
tension adjustment of machine
Able to adjust the thread
thread tension for
tension for required
required
production
production

Knowledge of the
function of the
Understand the function of
needle bed as well
the needle bed setting of V-Bed flat knit
as front and back
machine machine
LU-6 bed
8.33 Workshop/workplace
Needle bed setting Needle beds
Able to adjust the needle
Ability to adjust
bed setting of machine if
the needle bed
required
setting of machine
if required

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Module 9 Title: Repair V-Bed flat knit machine
Objective of the Module: To get the knowledge about repairing of V-Bed flat knit machine
Duration: 110 hours Theory: 5 hours Practice: 105 hours

Learning Learning Learning Duration Material Learning

Unit Outcome Elements (Hours) Required Place

Knowledge of the
techniques of
Understand techniques
disassembling the
of disassembling the V-Bed flat knit
LU-1 Disassemble machine or
machine or equipments machine
equipments
machinery or 8.46
Needed tools
Workshop/workplace
equipment Able to disassembling
Ability to
the machine or
disassemble the
equipments
machine or
equipments

Knowledge of
identification of
the defected parts
Understand the correct
of machine or
working of the parts
LU-2 Examine equipment. Machine manual
8.46 Workshop/workplace
parts for defects Needed tools
Able to identify defected
parts of machine Ability to identify
the defected parts
of machine or
equipment.

LU-3 Clean and Understand the 8.46 Machine oil Workshop/workplace

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lubricate parts cleaning and lubrication Knowledge of Cleaning cloth
requirement of machine cleaning and Needed tools
lubrication
Able to clean and requirement of
lubricate the parts of machine
machine
Ability to clean
and lubricate
machine

Knowledge of
identification of
Understand to identify
broken parts, their
the broken parts, their
replacement or
LU-4 Repair or replacement or repair V-Bed flat knit
repair for a
for a machine machine
replace broken or machine
8.46 Workshop/workplace
malfunctioning Needed tools
Able to repair or replace
components Ability to repair or
broken or
replace broken or
malfunctioning
malfunctioning
components of machine
components of
machine

Knowledge of
techniques of
Understand the
reassembling the V-Bed flat knit
reassembling principles
parts of machine machine
LU-5 Reassemble of parts of machine
8.46 Workshop/workplace
equipments Needed tools
Ability to
Able to reassemble the
reassembling
equipments
machine
equipments

Understand to operate V-Bed flat knit

LU-6 Operate newly repaired Understand to machine
newly repaired machinery for test run operate newly 8.46
Needed tools
Workshop/workplace
machinery repaired
Able to operate newly machinery for test

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 repaired machinery for run
test run
Able to operate
newly repaired
machinery for test
run

Knowledge of the
Understand the proper
proper recording
recording method of
method of repair
LU-7 Record repair and maintenance
and maintenance
performed
repairs and performed
8.46 Record register Workshop/workplace
maintenance Able to record repair
performed. Ability to record
and maintenance
repair and
performed
maintenance
performed

Knowledge of
Understand manufacturers
manufacturers manual manual for correct
LU-8 Study for correct installation of installation of
manufacturers' parts parts
Manufacturers
manuals to 8.46 Workshop/workplace
manual
determine correct Able to Study Ability to study
installation manufacturers' manuals manufacturers'
to determine correct manuals to
installation determine correct
installation

Knowledge of test
Understand the test
results as per the
results for further action
specifications
LU-9 Analyze test Manufacturers
8.46 Workshop/workplace
results, Ability to analyze the manual
Ability to analyze
test results for further
test results for
action
further action.

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 Understand
companys
Understand companys
recording method
LU-10 Record recording method for
for parts and
parts and material used Material record
parts or materials material used 8.46 Workshop/workplace
register
used Able to record the parts
or material being used Able to record the
parts or material
being used

Understand to
Understand to prepare
prepare
requisition for new parts
requisition for new
LU-11 Order or or material as
parts or material
necessary
requisition new as necessary
8.46 Requisition forms Workshop/workplace
parts or materials Able to prepare
as necessary. Able to prepare
requisition for new parts
requisition for new
or material as
parts or material
necessary
as necessary

Knowledge of
equipments
LU-12 Understand the functions and
Demonstrate equipment functions features V-Bed flat knit
equipment and features. machine
functions and Ability to 8.46 Workshop/workplace
features to Able to explain the demonstrate
machine features of the machine functions and
operators. to operators features to
machine
operators.

LU-13 Enter Understand the coding Knowledge of

system of the computer coding Computerized V-
codes and controlled machines
8.46 Workshop/workplace
mechanism of Bed flat knit
instructions to computer

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program Able to enter codes of controlled machine
computer- computer controlled machinery
controlled machines. Ability to enter
machinery. codes in computer
controlled
machines.
Module 10 Title: Develop professionalism
Objective of the Module: To be able to adopt safety precautions
Duration: 25 hours Theory: 15 hours Practice: 10 hours

Learning Learning Learning Duration Material Learning

Unit Outcome Elements (Hours) Required Place

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 Explain
Able to understand the
importance and
importance of training
LU-1 Participate in advantages of Handouts
6.25 Classroom
Training getting technical
Able and motivated to
and professional
participate in training
trainings

Explain and
Able to understand the
demonstrate
social norms in a factory
effective
LU-2 Interact with Handouts
communication 6.25 Classroom
colleagues Able to interact with
skills and
colleagues effectively and
interaction with
constructively
colleagues

Explain how to
LU-3 Consult with Able to take guidance take guidance Handouts
6.25 Classroom
experts from experts / seniors from
experts/seniors

Able to understand the Explain the

importance of the skill test importance of
LU-4 Participate in for future growth/career evaluation by skill Handouts
skill test/ 6.25 Classroom
test/competition
competition Able to participate in skill for further training
test/ competition and development

Module 11 Title: Observe occupational health and safety practices

Objective of the Module: To be able to adopt occupational health and safety practices
Duration: 30 hours Theory: 15 hours Practice: 15 hours

Learning Learning Learning Duration Material Learning

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 Unit Outcome Elements (Hours) Required Place

Explain and
LU-1 Observe Able to understand and
demonstrate
apply the principles of
health, safety and occupation, health Handouts
occupational health and 7.5 Classroom
security related safety practices in a
and safety
procedures practices working
company
at a station

LU-2 Follow Explain and

workplace health Able to follow workplace demonstrate
Handouts
safety and health safety and security workplace health, 7.5 Classroom
security requirements safety and security
requirements requirement

LU-3 Follow
planning ,
organizing and
Able to follow planning,
safe work Explain about safe Handouts
organizing safe work 7.5 Classroom
techniques techniques
work techniques
Identify and
evaluate
potential hazards

LU-4 Deal with Demonstrate to

Able to deal with the deal with the
hazardous or Handouts
hazardous or emergency hazardous or 7.5 Classroom
emergency situations when arise emergency
situations situations

Module 12 Title: Communicate with co-workers

Objective of the Module: To be able to communicate with co-workers effectively
Duration: 25 hours Theory: 15 hours Practice: 10 hours

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 Learning Learning Learning Duration Material Learning
Unit Outcome Elements (Hours) Required Place

Explain about
LU-1 Adopt Able to understand the communication
effective concept of effective channels and its
Handouts
Communication communication and importance for 8.33 Classroom
and behaviour conducive behavior with conducive
with co-workers co-workers behavior with co-
workers

LU-2 Interpret Able to understand and

Explain work
work related interpret work related Handouts
related instruction 8.33 Classroom
instructions instructions accurately as
correctly
correctly required

LU-3 Produce
Able to produce reports
reports and Explain report
and required work related Handouts
prepare work writing skills as 8.33 Classroom
documents as per
related documents per requirements
requirement
in a proper form

Module 13 Title: Work in a team

Objective of the Module: To be able to work in a team
Duration: 25 hours Theory: 15 hours Practice: 10 hours

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 Learning Learning Learning Duration Material Learning
Unit Outcome Elements (Hours) Required Place
LU-1 Perform
duties and Ability to understand the Explain job
responsibilities in job duties and description form
Handouts
a positive manner responsibilities so as to and its link with 4.16 Classroom
to promote cooperate with co-workers co-workers for
cooperation and effectively good relationship.
good relationship

Able to understand the

LU-2 Seek problem solving and
assistance from conflict resolution Explain problem
co-workers when techniques solving and Handouts
4.16 Classroom
difficulties arise conflict resolution
and solve through Able to seek assistance techniques
discussion from peers in difficulties
for their solution

LU-3 Respect Able to understand the

difference in ethical and cultural norms Explain about
personal beliefs with in a factory ethical standards
Handouts
and values and social norms 4.16 Classroom
during all Able to respect beliefs and which working in a
activities and values of co-workers factory
interactions which working

Able to understand the

concept of team work
LU-4 Contribute to Explain benefits of
Handouts
group work team work and its 4.16 Classroom
activities application with in
Able to contribute in group
factory
work activities

LU-5 Share Able to share correct

Handouts
information information while working Explain 4.16 Classroom
related to group with group members importance of

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members sharing of
information and
disadvantages of
incorrect
information

Explain
LU-6 Provide responsibilities to
Be able to support the
support to achieve support Handouts
organizational objectives 4.16 Classroom
organizational for better results
organizational
goals objectives for
better results.

Module 14 Title: Manage time

Objective of the Module: To be able to manage time effectively
Duration: 25 hours Theory: 15 hours Practice: 10 hours

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 Learning Learning Learning Duration Material Learning
Unit Outcome Elements (Hours) Required Place

LU-1 Manage time Able to understand self

to complete the management and time Explain time
assigned work management skills management and Handouts
5 Classroom
within the self management
stipulated time Able to management time skills
frame as per the requirement

LU-2 Manage work Able to understand the

Explain work load
load as required work load management Handouts
management 5 Classroom
by the techniques as per the
techniques
management requirement

LU-3 Prioritize Explain

tasks in Able to prioritize the task importance and
Handouts
accordance with i.e. high, medium and low methods of task 5 Classroom
the importance of priority tasks. prioritization at
the tasks work place

LU-4 Meet the Able to meet the required Explain how to

Handouts
specified and specified deadlines of meet the required 5 Classroom
deadlines a task and specified
deadline of a task
Explain how to
LU-5 Handle the handle co-workers
Able to handle co-workers
co-workers using with effective time Handouts
by unsung effective time 5 Classroom
effective time management techniques
management for
management better coordination
and productivity

Industrial knitting Machine Mechanic Curriculum Assessment

Module 1 Title: Maintain single knit machine
Objective of the Module: To get understanding of maintenance of single knit machine.

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Duration: 50 hours Theory: 5 hours Practice: 45 hours

Learning Theory Workplace Recommended Scheduled

Recommended Formative Assessment
Unit Days/hours Days/hours Methodology Dates

10 hours 75 hours Trainee will: Oral At the end of

M1- LU-1 Practical module
Check parts of Explain different parts of machine MCQs
machine Demonstrate how to check parts of the Written test
machine

Trainee will:
M1- LU-2
Check needle Explain needle working
Break Demonstrate checking of the needle
breakage problem

Trainee will:

M1- LU-3 Explain types of yarns i.e. cotton,

Check yarn Break acrylic, nylon etc
Demonstrate yarn breakage problem
and its solution

Trainee will:
M1- LU-4
Check yarn Fly Explain yarn fly
Demonstrate checking of yarn fly

Trainee will:
M1- LU-5
identify MPF Explain the MPF function to control the
Problem yarn feeding
Demonstrate the adjustment of MPF

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 yarn feeder

Trainee will:

Explain cleaning and lubrication

M1- LU-6
requirement of machine and air
Lubricate Machine pressure for machine oiler
Demonstrate lubrication of machine by
checking air pressure for machine oiler

Module 2 Title: Adjust part of the single knit machine

Objective of the Module: To get understanding of adjusting parts of single knit machine
Duration: 50 hours Theory: 5 hours Practice: 45 hours

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Learning Theory Workplace Recommended Scheduled
Recommended Formative Assessment
Unit Days/hours Days/hours Methodology Dates

5 hours 45 hours Trainee will: Oral At the end of the

Practical module
M2 - LU-1 Explain cam function and cam MCQs
Adjust cams adjustment technique Written test
Demonstrate cam adjustment for
required production

Trainee will:
M2 - LU-2
Explain air pressure function of
Adjust air machine
pressure Demonstrate adjustment of air
pressure of machine

Trainee will:
M2 - LU-3
Adjust Needle Explain function of needle/stitch gauge
gauge Demonstrate adjustment of
needle/stitch gauge

Trainee will:
M2 - LU-4
Explain about stitch length
Adjust stitch
Demonstrate the measurement
length process of SL

Trainee will:
M2 - LU-5
Check stop
Explain function of stop motion
motion (top/bottom) for uninterrupted supply
of yarn to needles through yarn guides

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 Demonstrate checking and
understand of stop motion(top/bottom)
for uninterrupted supply of yarn
through yarn guides stopper

Trainee will:
M2 - LU-6
Explain about thread tension and its
Adjust Thread impact on production
tension Demonstrate adjustment of thread
tension

Module 3 Title: Repair single knit machine

Objective of the Module: To learn how to repair single knit machine
Duration: 115 hours Theory: 5 hours Practice: 110 hours

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 Learning Theory Workplace Recommended Scheduled
Recommended Formative Assessment
Unit Days/hours Days/hours Methodology Dates
At the end of the
5 hours 110 hours Trainee will: Oral module
M3 - LU-1 Practical
Explain the techniques of MCQs
Disassemble Written test
disassembling the machine or
machinery or equipments
equipment Demonstrate to disassemble the
machine or equipments

Trainee will:
M3 - LU-2
Explain identification of the defected
Examine parts for parts of machine or equipment.
defects Demonstrate identification of defected
parts of machine or equipment.

Trainee will:
M3 - LU-3
Explain cleaning and lubrication
Clean and requirement of machine
lubricate parts Demonstrate cleaning and lubricating
machine

Trainee will:
M3 - LU-4
Repair or replace Explain identification of broken parts,
broken or their replacement or repair for a
malfunctioning machine
components Demonstrate repair or replace broken
or malfunctioning components of
machine
M3 - LU-5
Reassemble Trainee will:
equipments

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 Explain techniques of reassembling
the parts of machine
Demonstrate reassembling machine
equipments

Trainee will:
M3-LU-6
Operate newly Explain operate newly repaired
repaired machinery for test run
machinery Demonstrate to operate newly
repaired machinery for test run

Trainee will:
M3-LU-7
Record repairs Explain the proper recording method
and maintenance of repair and maintenance performed
performed. Demonstrate recording repairing and
maintenance performed

M3-LU-8 Trainee will:

Study
Explain manufacturers manual for
manufacturers'
correct installation of parts
manuals to Demonstrate studying manufacturers'
determine correct manuals to determine correct
installation installation

Trainee will:

M3-LU-9 Analyze Explain test results as per the

test results, specifications
Demonstrate to analyze test results for
further action.

M3-LU-10 Record

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parts or materials Trainee will:
used
Explain companys recording method
for parts and material used
Demonstrate recording parts or
material being used

Trainee will:
M3-LU-11 Order or
requisition new Explain preparing requisition for new
parts or materials parts or material as necessary
as necessary. Demonstrate to prepare requisition for
new parts or material as necessary

M3-LU-12
Demonstrate Trainee will:
equipment
Explain equipments functions and
functions and features
features to Demonstrate functions and features to
machine machine operators.
operators.
M3-LU-13 Enter
codes and Trainee will:
instructions to
Explain coding mechanism of
program computer controlled machinery
computer- Demonstrate to enter codes in
controlled computer controlled machines.
machinery.

Module 4 Title: Maintain circular double knit machine

Objective of the Module: To get understanding of maintenance of circular double knit machine
Duration: 50 hours Theory: 5 hours Practice: 45 hours

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 Learning Theory Workplace Recommended Scheduled
Recommended Formative Assessment
Unit Days/hours Days/hours Methodology Dates

5 hours 45 hours Trainee will: Oral

M4-LU-1 Practical
Check parts of Explain different parts of machine MCQs
machine Demonstrate checking of the parts of Written test
the machine

Trainee will:
M4-LU-2
Explain needle function and its
Check needle requirement for production
break Demonstrate checking of the needle
breakage problem

Trainee will:
At the end of the
M4-LU-3 Explain types of yarns i.e. cotton,
module
Check yarn break acrylic, nylon etc
Demonstrate understand the yarn
breakage problems

Trainee will:

M4-LU-4 Explain about yarn fly

Check yarn fly Demonstrate rectification of the
problem related to yarn fly

Trainee will:
M4-LU-5
identify MPF Explain MPF function to control the
Problem thread
Demonstrate t MPF adjustment

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 problem for smooth flow of thread

Trainee will:

Explain cleaning and lubrication

M4-LU-6
requirement of machine and air
Lubricate Machine pressure for machine oiler
Demonstrate machine lubrication by
checking air pressure for machine oiler

Module 5 Title: Adjust part of the circular double knit machine

Objective of the Module: To get understanding of adjusting parts of circular double knit machine
Duration: 50 hours Theory: 5 hours Practice: 45 hours

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 Learning Theory Workplace Recommended Scheduled
Recommended Formative Assessment
Unit Days/hours Days/hours Methodology Dates

5 hours 45 hours Trainee will: Oral

Practical
M5-LU-1 Explain about cam function and cam MCQs
Adjust cam adjustment technique Written test
Demonstrate cam adjustment for
required production

Trainee will:

M5-LU-2 Explain about air pressure function of

Adjust air presser machine
Demonstrate air presser adjustment of
machine

Trainee will:
M5-LU-3
Adjust needle Explain function of needle/stitch gauge
gauge Demonstrate needle/stitch gauge
adjustment

Trainee will:
M5-LU-4
Adjust stitch Explain function of the stitch length
length Demonstrate stitch length adjustment
as per the production requirement

Trainee will:
M5-LU-5
Check yarn stop Explain function of stop motion
motion (top/bottom) for uninterrupted supply
of yarn to needles through yarn guides
Demonstrate checking and

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 understanding the stop
motion(top/bottom) for uninterrupted
supply of yarn through yarn guides

Trainee will:
M5-LU-6
Explain thread tension and its impact
Adjust Thread
on production
tension Demonstrate adjustment of thread
tension for required production

Module 6 Title: Repair circular double knit machine

Objective of the Module: To learn how to repair circular double knit machine
Duration: 110 hours Theory: 10 hours Practice: 100 hours

Learning Theory Workplace Recommended Scheduled

Recommended Formative Assessment
Unit Days/hours Days/hours Methodology Dates

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 10 hours 100 hours Trainee will: Oral At the end of
M6-LU-1 Practical module
Explain the techniques of MCQs
Disassemble
machinery or
disassembling the machine or Written test
equipments
equipment Demonstrate to disassemble the
machine or equipments

Trainee will:
M6-LU-2
Explain identification of the defected
Examine parts for parts of machine or equipment.
defects Demonstrate identification of defected
parts of machine or equipment.

Trainee will:
M6-LU-3
Explain cleaning and lubrication
Clean and requirement of machine
lubricate parts Demonstrate cleaning and lubricating
machine

M6-LU-4 Trainee will:

Repair or replace Explain identification of broken parts,
their replacement or repair for a
broken or machine
malfunctioning Demonstrate repair or replace broken
components or malfunctioning components of
machine

Trainee will:
M6-LU-5
Reassemble Explain techniques of reassembling
equipments the parts of machine
Demonstrate reassembling machine

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 equipments

Trainee will:
M6-LU-6
Operate newly Explain operate newly repaired
repaired machinery for test run
machinery Demonstrate to operate newly
repaired machinery for test run

Trainee will:
M6-LU-7
Record repairs Explain the proper recording method
and maintenance of repair and maintenance performed
performed. Demonstrate recording repairing and
maintenance performed

M6-LU-8 Trainee will:

Study
manufacturers' Explain manufacturers manual for
manuals to correct installation of parts
determine correct Demonstrate studying manufacturers'
installation manuals to determine correct
installation

Trainee will:
M6-LU-9
Analyze test Explain test results as per the
results, specifications
Demonstrate to analyze test results for
further action.

Trainee will:
M6-LU-10
Record parts or Explain companys recording method
materials used for parts and material used
Demonstrate recording parts or

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 material being used

M6-LU-11 Trainee will:

Order or
Explain preparing requisition for new
requisition new parts or material as necessary
parts or materials Demonstrate to prepare requisition for
as necessary. new parts or material as necessary

M6-LU-12
Demonstrate Trainee will:
equipment
Explain equipments functions and
functions and
features
features to Demonstrate functions and features to
machine machine operators.
operators.
M6-LU-13
Enter codes and Trainee will:
instructions to
Explain coding mechanism of
program
computer controlled machinery
computer- Demonstrate to enter codes in
controlled computer controlled machines.
machinery.

Module 7 Title: Maintain V-Bed flat knit machine

Objective of the Module: To get the knowledge of maintaining V-Bed flat knit machine
Duration: 50 hours Theory: 5 hours Practice: 45 hours

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 Learning Theory Workplace Recommended Scheduled
Recommended Formative Assessment
Unit Days/hours Days/hours Methodology Dates

5 hours 45 hours Trainee will: Oral At the end of

M7-LU-1 Practical module
Check Parts of Explain different parts of machine MCQs
Machine Demonstrate checking of the parts of Written test
the machine

Trainee will:
M7-LU-2
Explain needle function and its
Check needle requirement for production
break Demonstrate checking of the needle
breakage problem

Trainee will:

M7-LU-3 Explain types of yarns i.e. cotton,

Check yarn break acrylic, nylon etc
Demonstrate understand the yarn
breakage problems

Trainee will:

M7-LU-4 Explain about yarn fly

Check yarn fly Demonstrate rectification of the
problem related to yarn fly

Trainee will:
M7-LU-5
Lubricate Machine Explain cleaning and lubrication
requirement of machine and air
pressure for machine oiler

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 Demonstrate machine lubrication by
checking air pressure for machine oiler

Module 8 Title: Adjust part of the V-Bed flat knit machine

Objective of the Module: To get knowledge of adjusting parts of the V-Bed flat knit machine
Duration: 50 hours Theory: 5 hours Practice: 45 hours

Learning Theory Workplace Recommended Formative Assessment Recommended Scheduled

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 Unit Days/hours Days/hours Methodology Dates
Trainee will:
5 hours 45 hours Oral
Explain about cam function and cam Practical
M8-LU-1
adjustment technique MCQs
Adjust cam Demonstrate cam adjustment for Written test
required production

Trainee will:
M8-LU-2
Adjust needle Explain function of needle/stitch gauge
gauge Demonstrate needle/stitch gauge
adjustment

Trainee will:
M8-LU-3
Adjust stitch Explain function of the stitch length
length Demonstrate stitch length adjustment
as per the production requirement

Trainee will:
M8-LU-4 Explain the function of IRO MPF yarn
Adjust IRO MPF feeder
Demonstrate adjustment of IRO MPF
yarn feeder if any

Trainee will:
M8-LU-5 Explain about thread tension and its
impact on production
Adjust Thread
tension Demonstrate adjustment of thread
tension for required production

M8-LU-6
Needle bed Trainee will:

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setting
Explain function of the needle bed as
well as front and back bed
Demonstrate adjustment of the needle
bed setting of machine as per
requirement.

Module 9 Title: Repair V-Bed flat knit machine

Objective of the Module: To get the knowledge about repairing of V-Bed flat knit machine
Duration: 110 hours Theory: 5 hours Practice: 105 hours

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 Learning Theory Workplace Recommended Scheduled
Recommended Formative Assessment
Unit Days/hours Days/hours Methodology Dates

5 hours 105 hours Trainee will: Oral At the end of the

M9-LU-1 Practical module
Explain the techniques of MCQs
Disassemble
machinery or
disassembling the machine or Written test
equipments
equipment Demonstrate to disassemble the
machine or equipments

Trainee will:
M9-LU-2
Explain identification of the defected
Examine parts for parts of machine or equipment.
defects Demonstrate identification of defected
parts of machine or equipment.

Trainee will:
M9-LU-3
Explain cleaning and lubrication
Clean and requirement of machine
lubricate parts Demonstrate cleaning and lubricating
machine

Trainee will:
M9-LU-4
Repair or replace Explain identification of broken parts,
broken or their replacement or repair for a
malfunctioning machine
components Demonstrate repair or replace broken
or malfunctioning components of
machine
M9-LU-5
Reassemble Trainee will:
equipments

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 Explain techniques of reassembling
the parts of machine
Demonstrate reassembling machine
equipments

Trainee will:
M9-LU-6
Operate newly Explain operate newly repaired
repaired machinery for test run
machinery Demonstrate to operate newly
repaired machinery for test run

Trainee will:
M9-LU-7
Record repairs Explain the proper recording method
and maintenance of repair and maintenance performed
performed. Demonstrate recording repairing and
maintenance performed

M9-LU-8 Trainee will:

Study
manufacturers' Explain manufacturers manual for
manuals to correct installation of parts
determine correct Demonstrate studying manufacturers'
installation manuals to determine correct
installation

Trainee will:
M9-LU-9
Explain test results as per the
Analyze test
specifications
results, Demonstrate to analyze test results for
further action.

M9-LU-10
Record parts or Trainee will:

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materials used
Explain companys recording method
for parts and material used
Demonstrate recording parts or
material being used

M9-LU-11 Trainee will:

Order or
Explain preparing requisition for new
requisition new parts or material as necessary
parts or materials Demonstrate to prepare requisition for
as necessary. new parts or material as necessary

M9-LU-12
Demonstrate Trainee will:
equipment
Explain equipments functions and
functions and features
features to Demonstrate functions and features to
machine machine operators.
operators.
M10-LU-13
Enter codes and Trainee will:
instructions to
Explain coding mechanism of
program computer controlled machinery
computer- Demonstrate to enter codes in
controlled computer controlled machines.
machinery.

Module 10 Title: Develop professionalism

Objective of the Module: To be able to adopt safety precautions
Duration: 25 hours Theory: 15 hours Practice: 10 hours

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 Learning Theory Workplace Recommended Scheduled
Recommended Formative Assessment
Unit Days/hours Days/hours Methodology Dates

15 hours 10 hours Trainee will: Oral At the end of

M10-LU-1 Practical module
Participate in Explain importance and advantages of MCQs
Training getting technical and professional Written test
trainings

Trainee will:
M10-LU-2 Interact Explain and demonstrate effective
with colleagues communication skills and interaction
with colleagues

Trainee will:
M10-LU-3 Consult
with experts Explain how to take guidance from
experts/seniors

Trainee will:
M10-LU-4
Participate in skill Explain the importance of evaluation
test/ competition by skill test/competition for further
training and development

Module 11 Title: Observe occupational health and safety practices

Objective of the Module: To be able to adopt occupational health and safety practices
Duration: 30 hours Theory: 15 hours Practice: 15 hours

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Learning Theory Workplace Recommended Scheduled
Recommended Formative Assessment
Unit Days/hours Days/hours Methodology Dates

M11-LU-1 15 hours 15 hours Trainee will: Oral At the end of

Observe health, MCQs module
safety and Explain and demonstrate occupation, Written test
security related health and safety practices working at
procedures a station

M11-LU-2
Trainee will:
Follow workplace
health safety and
Explain and demonstrate workplace
security health, safety and security requirement
requirements
M11-LU-3
Follow planning , Trainee will:
organizing and
Explain about safe work techniques
safe work
Explain types of hazards on
techniques workstation and with in factory i.e. i.e.
Identify and fire, back joint and neck damage,
evaluate cutting hazards etc
potential hazards
M11-LU-4
Trainee will:
Deal with
hazardous or
Demonstrate to deal with the
emergency hazardous or emergency situations
situations

Module 12 Title: Communicate with co-workers

Objective of the Module: To be able to communicate with co-workers effectively
Duration: 25 hours Theory: 15 hours Practice: 10 hours

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 Learning Theory Workplace Recommended Scheduled
Recommended Formative Assessment
Unit Days/hours Days/hours Methodology Dates

M12-LU-1 5 hours 5 hours Trainee will: Oral At the end of the

Adopt effective MCQs module
Communication Explain about communication Written test
and behaviour channels and its importance for
with co-workers conducive behavior with co-workers

M12-LU-2
Trainee will:
Interpret work
related
Explain work related instruction
instructions correctly
correctly
M12-LU-3
Produce reports Trainee will:
and prepare work
related Explain report writing skills as per
documents in a requirements
proper form

Module 13 Title: Work in a team

Objective of the Module: To be able to work in a team
Duration: 25 hours Theory: 15 hours Practice: 10 hours

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 Learning Theory Workplace Recommended Scheduled
Recommended Formative Assessment
Unit Days/hours Days/hours Methodology Dates
M13-LU-1
Perform duties 15 hours 10 hours Oral At the end of the
and Trainee will: MCQs module
responsibilities in Written test
a positive manner Explain job description form and its link
to promote with co-workers for good relationship.
cooperation and
good relationship
M13-LU-2
Seek assistance
from co-workers Trainee will:
when difficulties
arise and solve Explain problem solving and conflict
through resolution techniques
discussion
M13-LU-3
Respect
difference in Trainee will:
personal beliefs
Explain about ethical standards and
and values social norms which working in a
during all factory
activities and
interactions

M13-LU-4 Trainee will:

Contribute to
Explain importance of sharing of
group work information and disadvantages of
activities incorrect information

M13-LU-5
Trainee will:
Share information
related to group Explain responsibilities to support
members organizational objectives for better

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Module 14 Title: Manage time

Objective of the Module: To be able to manage time effectively
Duration: 30 hours Theory: 15 hours Practice: 15 hours

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 Learning Theory Workplace Recommended Scheduled
Recommended Formative Assessment
Unit Days/hours Days/hours Methodology Dates
M14-LU-1
Manage time to 15 hours 15 hours Oral At the end of the
Trainee will: MCQs module
complete the
assigned work Written test
Explain time management and self
within the management skills
stipulated time
frame

M14-LU-2 Trainee will:

Manage work load
as required by the Explain work load management
management techniques

M14-LU-3
Trainee will:
Prioritize tasks in
accordance with
Explain importance and methods of
the importance of task prioritization at work place
the tasks

Trainee will:
M14-LU-4
Meet the specified
Explain how to meet the required and
deadlines specified deadline of a task

M14-LU-5 Trainee will:

Handle the co-
workers using Explain how to handle co-workers with
effective time effective time management for better
management coordination and productivity

List of Machinery/Equipment/Tools
(For a Class of 25 Students)

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 NAME OF TRADE Knitting Machine Mechanic

Duration of Course 6 Months

Sr.No Nomenclature of Equipment/Tools Quantity

1 Single knit machine 5

2 Circular double knit machine 5

3 V-Bad flat knit machine 5

Tools and equipments
Machine tool kit (set)

Tool kit includes:

Screw Driver, Different Numbers /
Sizes
Pliers
4 Iron Hammer 15
L-Key different numbers / sizes
Foil
Pana set
Iron hammer
Brush
Nose plier
Cutter plier

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5 White board/Marker board 01

6 Cylinder balance meter 1

7 Tension meter 1

8 GSM Cutter 1

9 GSM Scale 1

10 Chairs 25

11 Teacher Table 01

12 Teacher Chair 01

List of Consumable Materials

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 (For a Class of 25 Students)

Sr.No Name of Material/Items Quantity/Student For 25 students

1 Machine Oil ------- 200 liters

Kerocine oil ------- 200 liters

2 Cleaning cloth 1 kg 25 kg

3 Thread different types 10 spools 250 spools

800 knitting needles
4 Needles
(Different types)
5 Multi-purpose grease ------ 5 kg

7 Cleaning brush ------ 10 pieces

8 Kerosene ------ 10 liters

9 Detergent ------ 5 kg

10 First Aid box ------ 01 Box

Reference Material

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1. Knitting Machine Mechanic Manual

2. Handouts for, communication, team work, time management, professionalism and occupational health and safety

standards.

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 SCHEME OF STUDIES
Knitting Machine Mechanic

Sr Modules Theory Practical Total Hours

# Hours Hours
1 Module 1 5 45 50
2 Module 2 5 45 50
3 Module 3 5 110 115
4 Module 4 5 45 50
5 Module 5 5 45 50
6 Module 6 25 100 125
7 Module 7 5 45 50
8 Module 8 5 45 50
9 Module 9 25 105 130
10 Module 10 15 10 25
11 Module 11 15 15 30
12 Module 12 15 10 25
13 Module 13 15 10 25

14 Module 14 15 10 25

TOTAL HOURS 160 640 800

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