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Demonstrate knowledge of yarn specification and measurement

Level Credits Purpose 4 20 People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: yarn constructional properties; yarn count measurement and calculation; yarn twist measurement and calculation; yarn moisture content measurement and calculation; yarn strength measurement and calculation; yarn oil and fatty matter content measurement and calculation; yarn shade specification, assessment, and measurement; and yarn evenness specification and testing. Textiles Manufacture Core Yarn Processing Registered 23 April 2008 23 April 2008 31 December 2013 Open. Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and industry. Apparel and Textile Industry Training Organisation 0030

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This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do. Special notes Information to support the learning required for this standard can be obtained from papers and articles published by AgResearch. These may be obtained by contacting AgResearch http://www.agresearch.co.nz and searching using the keyword Textiles.

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Elements and performance criteria

Element 1 Demonstrate knowledge of yarn constructional properties. Performance criteria 1.1 Yarn properties that are commonly used to specify yarn construction are described in terms of their nature, method of specification and their effect on yarn processing and product performance. Range yarn count, yarn twist, yarn strength and elongation, moisture content, extractable matter content, shade, evenness, bulk, friction.

Element 2 Demonstrate knowledge of yarn count measurement and calculation. Performance criteria 2.1 Yarn count systems are defined, described, and compared in terms of their measurement basis and relationship with each other. Range direct systems tex, denier; indirect systems metric, Yorkshire skeins, Worsted, Galashiels, Dewsbury, cotton.

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Count measurement is described in terms of methods used to assess absolute count and count variation. Range describe equipment used, sample selection, test procedure, calculation of results, calculation of variance, interpretation of results; methods laboratory test using wrap reel, doff weight and length, cross-card test.

Element 3 Demonstrate knowledge of yarn twist measurement and calculation. Performance criteria 3.1 Factors used to define or calculate yarn twist are described. Range twist level, twist direction, single twist, ply twist, twist take-up, twist on twist effect, twist against twist effect, twist factor, ply combinations.

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4176 version 6 Page 3 of 5 3.2 Twist measurement is described in terms of methods used to assess twist level, direction, and variation. Range describe equipment used, sample selection, test procedure, calculation of results, calculation of variance, interpretation of results; methods calculation from machine settings, laboratory measurement using parallel fibre or ply, laboratory measurement using extension-contraction.

Element 4 Demonstrate knowledge of yarn moisture content measurement and calculation. Performance criteria 4.1 Factors used to define or calculate yarn regain are described. Range 4.2 dry weight, conditioned weight, moisture content percentage, regain percentage.

Moisture content measurement is described in terms of measurement methods. Range describe equipment used, sample selection, test procedure, calculation of results, calculation of variance, interpretation of results; methods dry to constant weight, electronic measurement.

Element 5 Demonstrate knowledge of yarn strength measurement and calculation. Performance criteria 5.1 Factors used to define or calculate yarn strength are described. Range 5.2 strength, strength per count unit, strength variation, extension at break.

Strength measurement is described in terms of measurement methods. Range equipment used, sample selection, test procedure, calculation of results, calculation of variance, interpretation of results.

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4176 version 6 Page 4 of 5 Element 6 Demonstrate knowledge of yarn oil and fatty matter content measurement and calculation. Performance criteria 6.1 Factors used to define or calculate oil and fatty matter content are described. Range 6.2 extractable matter percentage.

Oil and fatty matter content measurement is described in terms of measurement methods. Range describe equipment used, sample selection, test procedure, calculation of results, calculation of variance, interpretation of results; methods rapid extraction, soxhlet extraction.

Element 7 Demonstrate knowledge of yarn shade specification, assessment, and measurement. Performance criteria 7.1 Factors that influence the assessment and measurement of shade are defined and described in terms of their effect on assessment and measurement. Range 7.2 light source, viewing conditions, preparation and storage of standards.

Assessment and measurement of yarn shade are described in terms of methods used. Range describe equipment used, sample selection, test procedure, interpretation of results; methods visual assessment, colour measurement.

Element 8 Demonstrate knowledge of yarn evenness specification and testing. Performance criteria 8.1 Factors used to define or calculate yarn evenness are described. Range count variation, Uster evenness index.

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4176 version 6 Page 5 of 5 8.2 Yarn evenness measurement is described in terms of measurement methods. Range describe equipment used, sample selection, test procedure, calculation of results, calculation of variance, interpretation of results; methods wrap board, analysis of count variation, Uster evenness tester.

Please note Providers must be accredited by NZQA, or an inter-institutional body with delegated authority for quality assurance, before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment. Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards. Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards. Accreditation requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements. Comments on this unit standard Please contact the Apparel and Textile Industry Training Organisation training@atito.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.

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