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HONG KONG TRAINING COUNCIL

JOB STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS

AND

TRADE TESTS

FOR THE

PRINCIPAL JOBS IN THE

WEAVING BRANCH

OF THE

TEXTILE INDUSTRY

APRIL 1979

PREPARED BY THE

TEXTILE INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

FOBEWOED

We were appointed in March 197 to succeed the now defunctTextile Industrial Committee of the Industrial Training AdvisoryCommittee to advise on the training of technical manpower in thetextile industry« We were given broader terms of reference, includingamong other things the training of technologists, which was outside thepurview of our predecessor*

In this manual, we have prepared standards for 8 principaljobs at technologist, technician, craft and operative levels in theWeaving Branch of the Textile Industry. These standards should beregarded as guidelines rather than rigid rules. They are publishedfor the following purposes:

(i) to introduce a generally acceptable standardof skill for principal jobs in the industry,

(ii) to assist technical institutions in planningcourses,

(iii) to assist employers in drawing up propertraining programme for apprentices/trainees,

(iv) to assist employers in assessing thecompetence of their workers*

We are of the opinion that a good worker should possess notonly technical skill and knowledge but also civil spirit* It is hopedthat in framing training syllabuses, education institutions should payequal attention to the cultivation of civil spirit. Only then will therelationship between the management and the employees grow co-operativeand friendly.

Fei LEEChairman

Textile Industry Training Board

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MEMBERSHIP LIST

Chairman:

Mr. Fei LEE, M.B.E. ($ H )

Vice-Chairman:

Mr. Stephen 2.K. Sung ( $P Jjfo ft? )

Members:

Mr. K.K. Chan ( 8S H )

Mr. Albert H.I. Chang ( 5ft 7o )

Mr. C. Durkin

Mr. Kenneth Fang ( Tj H )

Mr. K.I. Hsu ( $* iff 7t )

Mr. H.R. Knight, J.P.

Mr. Philip Lai ( ft JS f )

Mr. LEE Yuk-lau ( $ H M )

Mr. MUI Ying-chun ( JS )

Mr. Elmer J.S. Tsu, J.P.

Mr. Alexander C.H. Woo ( f |E )

Mr. Daniel C.W. Sum ( 2fc J§ 3U )

Co-opted Members:

Mr. J.H. YU (Jl )

Mr. TSE King-tong ( f S )

Mr. LEE Yiu-lau ( )

Ex-Members:

Mr. K.Y. Chow (Jl S 8! )

Mr. Frank'C.H. Jen, J.P.

Mr. LAU Man-wai

Mr. N.C.M. Yek

Secretary:

Mr. IEDNG Pui-sang

CONTENTS

Job Titlq Page Not

TECHNOLOGIST LEVEL

1. Mill Manager/Works Manager 1

2. Production Department Manager/Production Engineer 3

3. Manufacture Engineer 5

k* Maintenance Engineer 7

5. Chief Quality Controller/Quality Control Manager 10

6. Training Officer/Training Manager 12

7* Industrial Engineer/Project Engineer 14

8. Product Designer 16

9* Research and Development Manager/Research and *gDevelopment Engineer

TECHNICIAN LEVEL

10* Maintenance Technician (Maintenance-in-Charge) 20

11. Shift-in~Charge (Weaving) 23

12. Shift-in-Charge (Preparation) 27

13. Shift-in-Charge (Yarn Dyeing) 30

14. Quality Controller 33

15. Cloth Room-in-Charge 36

16. Laboratory Technician 39

17. Pattern Designer (Towel Weaving) 43

Job Title Page Mo,

CRAFTSMAN LEVEL

18. Supervisor **7

19. Textile Mechanic 50

20. Pattern Maker 53

21. Sizer 55

22. Bleacher/Dyer 58

23* Electrician 61

24. Boiler Mechanic 64

25. Carpenter and Joiner 6?

26. Plumber 69

OPERATIVE LEVEL

27* Winder 72

28. Warper 75

29. Draw-in-Worker 78

30. Weft Feeder 80

31* Pirn Winder 82

32. Warp-Tying Machine Operator 85

33. Weaver 8?

34* Fabric Inspector and Yardage Recorder 90

35* Examiner 92

36. Mender 94

37* Card Lacer 96

38. Pattern Reproducer 99

39* Towel Sewer/Hemmer 101

40. Towel Inspector 104

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Job Title Page No«

OPERATIVE LEVEL (Continued)

41. Towel Mender 106

42. Shearing Machine Operator 108

45. Reed Fettler 110

44* Assistant Supervisor 112

45. Assistant Sizer 115

46. Assistant Bleacher/Dyer 11?

4?* Assistant Mechanic 119

48. Bundler 121

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I. JOB TITLE

II. JOB LEVEL

MILL MANAGER/WORKS MANAGER

TECHNOLOGIST

III. JOBDESCRIPTION

Responsible to the general manager orequivalent, plans, organises, directs andco-ordinates, through other managers andexecutives, all activities including researchand development, all resources related toproduction in a textile mill*

IV. PROFESSIONALSKILLS

Ability to:

1. Advise on the formulation of generaland financial policies and cost controlplans*

2. Manage a textile mill in accordancewith formulated plans and policies andprescribed standards and regulations.

3. Plan, organise, develop, and co-ordinateproduction facilities to optimiseproduction and meet delivery and qualityrequirements.

*f» Establish and maintain an efficientorganisational structure.

5* Plan and use efficiently manpower,equipment, material, financial andother resources.

6» Delegate authority.

7* Determine training and manpowerrequirements.

8. Develop and appraise the performanceof subordinate staff.

9<i Develop and plan production systems andmethods appropriate to resources available*

10. Plan, organise and direct research anddevelopment programmes.

11. Maintain safe and good working conditionsand harmonious labour relations.

V, IHEOHI : Knowledge of:

1. Textile technology and manufacture.

2. Factory administration, public relationsand marketing.

3. Design of production systems.

4. Organisational structure of a textilemill.

5. Cost effectiveness of each of the factorsof production examined on their own, andalso in their interaction.

6. Relationship between cost efficiency andquality standards and performance*

7* Statistical methods.

8. Eesearch and development

9. Labour relations.

10. Factories and Industrial UndertakingsOrdinance and Regulations and the rulesof the company.

11. Industrial hazards and the necessarysafety precautions.

VI. TRAINING : Must complete the following or equivalent:

1. A degree or equivalent course (e.g.Associateship) in Textile Technology/Textile Chemistry.

2. A minimum of 2-year on-the-job trainingin the appropriate field.

3. A minimum of 3-year managerial experiencein the textile industry.

I. JOB TITLE PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT MANAGER/PRODUCTION ENGINEER

II. JOB LEVEL TECHNOLOGIST

III. JOBDESCRIPTION

Responsible to mill manager or equivalentfplans, organises, directs and co-ordinates,in liaison with other departments, allactivities related to the efficient andeconomic use of resources for production ina textile mill*

PROFESSIONALSKILLS

Ability to:

1* Advise on the formulation of costcontrol plansf production systemsand methods*

2* Control production activities inaccordance with formulated plans andpolicies and prescribed standards andregulations *

3« Plan, organise, develop and co-ordinateproduction facilities to optimiseproduction and meet delivery and qualityrequirements,

k+ Liaise with other departments to meetcompany objectives*

5* Interpret cost analysis and relevantstatistics and suggest improvements onefficient and economical production*

6. Develop and appraise the performance ofsubordinate staff*

7* Determine training and manpowerrequirements*

8* Maintain safe and good working conditionsand harmonious labour relations*

9* Delegate authority.

10* Establish and maintain standard workingmethods*

THEORY Knowledge of:

1. Textile technology and manufacture.

2. Factory administration and productionmanagement«

3. Design of production systems*

4. Organisational structure of a textilemill,

5* Cost effectiveness of each of the factorsof production examined on their ownf andalso in their interaction*

6. Relationship between cost efficiency andquality standards and performance.

7. Research and statistical methods.

8* Systematic approach to staff recruitment fmotivation and development,

9. Labour relations.

10* Factories and Industrial UndertakingsOrdinance and Regulations and the rulesof the company.

11, Industrial hazards and the necessarysafety precautions.

VI. TRAINING Must complete the following or equivalents

1. A degree or equivalent course (e.g.Associateship) in Textile Technology/Textile Chemistry.


3. A minimum of 3-year managerial experiencein the textile industry*

I. JOB TITLE MANUFACTURE ENGINEER


III, JOBDESCRIPTION

Plans and executes production systems fortextile plant, carries out plan adjustments andmodifications to meet production requirements*Takes charge of manufacture, manages anddirects the manufacture department personnelto maintain quality and productivity and tominimize manpower and raw material wastagein all production processes in a textile mill.


Ability to:

1* Carry out production plansf schedules,systems and methods.

2* Advise on the formulation of productioncost and cost control policiesf plansand methods.

3* Advise on plant layout, adjustments andmodifications to improve productivityand quality standards.

4. Control manufacturing activities inaccordance with formulated plans andpolicies and prescribed standards andregulations*

5* Maintain standard working methods inmanufacturing processes.

6* Co-ordinate production facilities tooptimise productionf meet deliveryrequirements and minimize manpowerand raw material wastage.

7* Liaise with other departments andengineers to meet company objectives.

8. Delegate authority.

9« Develop and appraise the performanceof sub-ordinate staff.

10. Determine training and manpowerrequirements»

11* Maintain safe and good working conditionsand harmonious labour relations.


1t Textile technology and manufacture.

2. Production management*

3* Organisational structure of a textile mill.

* Minimum cost production and maximummachine utilization.

5. Standard working methods in manufacturingprocesses.

6. Systematic approach to staff recruitment,motivation and development*

7. Relationship between cost efficiency andquality standards and performance,

8. Labour relations*

9. Factories and Industrial UndertakingsOrdinance and Regulations and the rulesof the company*



1. A Higher Diploma Course in TextileTechnology/Textile Chemistry or equivalent•

2. A Post-Higher Diploma Course leading tothe Associateship of the Hong KongPolytechnic and the examination of theAssociateship of the Textile Instituteor the Society of Dyers and Colourists*

3* A minimum of 2-year on-the-gob trainingin the appropriate field*

. A minimum of 2-year experience ofresponsible nature in the textileindustry.

I. JOB TITLE

II. JOB LEVEL

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

TECHNOLOGIST

III. JOBDESCRIPTION Plans and executes planned maintenance systems

for textile plant, deals with plant breakdownto minimise down-time, carries out plantadjustments, modifications and repairs tomeet production requirements, maintainsworkshop facilities and air-conditioningsystem, operates steam-raising plant includinggeneration and supply of all fluid services,maintains factory electrical supply, factorybuilding and accessories, installs new textilemachinery and equipment, and liaises withequipment suppliers on matters concerningservices*


Ability to:

1* Plan and direct maintenance schedules andmethods*

2. Control maintenance activities inaccordance with formulated plans andpolicies, and prescribed standards andregulations.

3* Carry out and supervise erection,setting, repairing, overhauling,converting, checking and scouringworks of all machinery, and instructmaintenance workers in such work*

k. Advise on plant layout, adjustments,modifications and repairs to meetproduction requirements*

5* Maintain workshop facilities, factoryplant including boilers and air-conditioning systems, and sufficientutilities such as electricity, gas andwater, and supervise such work.

6* Advise on supply of spares*

7* Liaise with equipment suppliers onmatters concerning purchases and services*

8. Develop and appraise the performance ofsub-ordinate staff*

9* Delegate authority.

10. Determine training and manpowerrequirements*

11* Liaise with other departments andengineers to meet company objectives,


V. THEORY : Knowledge of:

1. Textile manufacture*

2* Textile mechanics and engineering*

3* Construction, and principles of operationof all machinery in a textile mill.

k* The importance of operating an economicaland efficient preventive maintenanceschedule in order to keep the machineryoperating efficiently and profitably*

5» Organisational structure of a textilemill*

6* Standard working methods in themaintenance department*

7* Fault diagnosis and rectification*

8* Electrical engineering, air-conditioningfplumbing and welding*

9. Systematic approach to staff recruitment,motivation and development.

10* Workshop and inventory management*

11* Properties and application of lubricantsused in a textile mill*

12* Labour relations*

13» Research and statistical methods inrelation to consumption of spares*

14* factories and Industrial UndertakingsOrdinance and Regulations and the rulesof the company*

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15* Industrial hazards and the necessarysafety precautions.

VI. TRAINING : Must complete the following or equivalent;

1* A Higher Diploma Course in TextileEngineering, Textile Technology,Mechanical Engineering or equivalent«

2« A Post-Higher Diploma Course leading tothe Associateship of the Hong KongPolytechnic and the examination for theAssociateship of the Textile Instituteor other engineering institutes.


*f» A minimum of 2-year experience ofresponsible nature in the textileindustry*

I. JOB TITLE CHIEF QUALITY CONTROLLED/QUALITY CONTEOL MANAGER

II. JOB LEVEL J TECHNOLOGIST

III. JOBDESCRIPTION

Responsible to the mill manager or equivalentfplans and directs procedures to conform tospecified standards, and advises on qualitystandards/specifications for raw materials andfinished products.


Ability to:

1« Organize, direct and implement qualitycontrol procedures and maintain andimprove quality standards, increaseproductions, reduce cost, eliminatefaulty materials, etc*

2m Control quality control activities andtesting laboratory(ies) in accordancewith formulated plans and policies andprescribed standards and regulations*

3« Operate quality control equipment andunderstand their operations.

*f. Trace causes of faults and solve technicalproblems.

5« Advise on quality standards andspecifications for incoming materialsand outgoing products.

6, Recommend suitable materials for differentproducts*

7* Recommend suitable manufacturing procedureand settings for different products.


9» Investigate customers1 complaints andrequirements, and analyse textile products.

10. liaise with other departments andengineers, to meet company objectives.

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V. THEORY : Knowledge of:

1* Textile technology and manufacture*

2. Principles of quality control includingstatistical methods and implementationof quality control programmes*

3* Textile testing and samplingt includingprinciples and calibration of testinginstruments and their operation,

k* Preventive maintenance of machinery inrelation to quality control*

5* Improving the technical skills ofsupervisors, testers and operatives*

6* Organisational structure of a textile mill,

7* Relationship between cost efficiency andquality standards and performance,

8* Standard working methods for each process*

9. Propertiesi qualities and standards oftextile raw materials and products.

10* Fault diagnosis and rectification*

11. Atmospheric control in processing roomsand testing laboratories*

12* Supervisory techniques*

13» Industrial hazards and the necessarysafety precautions*


1. A Higher Diploma Course in TextileTechnologyf Textile Chemistry or equivalentwith a project related to quality control.

2. A Post-Higher Diploma Course leading to theAssociateship of the Hong Kong Polytechnicand the examination for the Associateshipof the Textile Institute or Society ofDyers and Colourists*

3. A minimum of 2-year on-the-gob training inthe appropriate field*

4. A minimum of 2-year experience ofresponsible nature in the textile industry.

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I. JOB TITLE 5

I. JOB LEVEL

TBAINING OFFICER/TRAINING MANAGER

TECHNOLOGIST

III. JOBDESCRIPTION

Responsible to the production departmentmanager or senior managementf participatesin the formulation of training policy, plans,organises and controls the training functionsin a textile mill including the setting ofqualifications of new recruits and assignmentof trainees at all levels to respectivesections, and the co-ordination and supervisionof their training.


Ability to:

1. Advise on the formulation and organisationof efficient training policies, plans andsystems for the requirements of the factory.

2. Liaise with other engineers and managersto bring about and maintain adequatetraining facilities and solve trainingproblems.

3. Determine training requirements and makeappropriate recommendations including thetraining of new recruits.

*f. Design and conduct efficiently trainingprogrammes in accordance with prescribedjob standards for principal jobs andrevise such standards, in the light oftechnological developments.

5» Carry out trade tests for principal jobs.

6. Liaise with other educational or traininginstitutions and government departmentson all matters pertaining to manpowertraining.

7*

8.


Manage the training department inaccordance with company policies*

Assign trainees at all levels torespective sections.

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10* Instruct trainees on accident preventionas well as proper care of machinery*

11 . Instruct trainees on factory legislationand the rules of the company*

V. THEOfff Knowledge of $

1. Textile technology and manufacture*

2. Principles f operation and layout ofmachinery and equipment and flow andprocessing of materials in a textilemill.

3» Training facilities and techniques usedin a textile mill.

4. Human behaviours and relations.

5* Management techniques.

"6. Job evaluation, measurements andclassification in a textile mill.

7. Aptitude tests.

8. Organisational structure of a textilemill.

9. Standard working schedules and methodsfor each process.



VI. TRAINING Must complete the following or equivalent:

1. A Higher Diploma Course in TextileTechnology or equivalent.

2. A Post-Higher Diploma Course leading tothe Associateship of the Hong KongPolytechnic and the examination for theAssociateship of the Textile Institute.


4. A minimum of 2-year training experiencein the textile industry.

I. JOB TITLE

JOB LEVEL

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER/PROJECT ENGINEER

TECHNOLOGIST

III. JOBDESCRIPTION

Responsible to the production departmentmanager or senior management, advises on theorganization of production processes andcommercial and administrative procedures.Plans and supervises work study and adviseon and implement necessary changes to improveefficiency.

PROFESSIONALSKILLS

Ability to:

1, Analyse production systems, processes,schedules and methods and advise onnecessary changes to ensure smoothoperation and maximum utilization ofmanpower, machinery and equipment*

2, Establish standard working methods fornew jobs and make recommendations onimplement ation,

3, Study existing working methods andsuggest improvements.

4, Evaluate various jobs and establishtheir standard times.

5, Examine wage structure and work performedto establish basic rates of pay andincentive systems.

6, Examine records relating to output andmaterials wasted and study productionplant layout,

7, Study allocation of tasks and advise onthe most efficient allotment,

8, Apply work study to production processesand suggest improvements on efficiency.

9* Advise on new machinery and plant layoutand work flow to ensure maximum outputconsistent with product quality, costsfsafety requirements and other factors.

10, Keep abreast with new legislation andregulations affecting the mill.

11* Liaise with other departments andengineers to meet company objectives*

12* Suggest improvements on production cost- and machinery utilization*


1* Textile manufacture.

2* Textile engineering*

3* Operational procedure in a textile mill*

4* Work study.

5» Principlesf operation and layout ofmachinery and equipment and flow andprocessing of materials in a textilemill*

6* Industrial and value engineering.

7* Organisational structure of a textile mill*

8* Relationship between cost efficiency andquality standards and performance*

9* Operational research and statisticalmethods.

10. Factories and Industrial UndertakingsOrdinance and Regulations and the rulesof the company*


VI. TKAINING Must complete the following or equivalents

1. A degree or equivalent course (e.g*Associateship) in Textile Techno logy fTextile Chemistry f Production Engineering,Industrial Engineering or equivalent*

2* A minimum of 2-year on-the-job trainingin the appropriate field*

3« A minimum of 3~yeair experience ofresponsible nature in project workin the textile industry*

I. JOB TITLE

II. JOB LEVEL

PRODUCT DESIGNER

TECHNOLOGIST

III. JOBDESCRIPTION

Responsible to the mill manager or seniormanagementf creates and improves textileproduct designs to follow the market andanticipate the future trendf harmonizingaesthetic consideration with technicalperformance and other requirements.


Ability to:

1* Create and/or improve designs of textileproducts combining both aesthetic andutilitarian features.

2. Relate designs with materials.

3. Modify designs to suit cost or productionmethod.

*t. Design for a specific market.

5* Construct patterns.

6. Make effective use of linesf texturesand colours.

7* Prepare sketches or drawings, modelsor patterns of prototypes showing style,shape, size and similar characteristicsof products.

8. Prepare drawings for management orclients for approval and make alternationsto designs if necessary.

9. Analyse designs of textile products*

10. Idaise with production, marketingf salestH & D and other departments to developsalable designs.

11* Collect information and materials fordesign purposes.

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V. THEOHY : Knowledge of:

1* . Textile technology and manufacture.

2. Properties, qualities and end-uses oftextile materials and products*

3. Current style trends and up-to-datetextile product designs.

4* Analysis of textile products and designs*

5. Colour physics, 3-dimension and 2-dimensiondesigns*

6* Fine and applied art*

7* free-hand and technical drawing*

8. Visual illustration.


1. A Higher Diploma Course in TextileTechnology or equivalent.

2. A Post-Higher Diploma Course leadingto the Associateship of the Hong KongPolytechnic and the examination for theAssociateship of the Textile Institute.


*f. A minimum of 2-year experience intextile design*

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I. JOB TITLE J EESEAKCH AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGES/RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER


III. JOBDESCRIPTION

Responsible to the mill manager or seniormanagementfplans, organises and controlsresearch and development work relating tonew technical processes, new products andutilisation of different materials, andparticipates in formulating research policy*


Ability to:

1* Formulate the short and long term plansfor the companyfs R & D projects havingregard to machinery development, finishingtreatments and market trends.

2. Establish a competent R & D ManagementInformation System for managerialdecisions*

3. Conduct research programmes includingfeasibility studies, market surveys, costanalysis, and the setting up of pilotplant*

k* Analyse investments in expansion projectsand justify any mergers and acquisitions*

5» Suggest improvement on existing materialutilization, process, methods andorganization*

6. Liaise with production, marketingf salesand other departments to develop salableand profitable products.

7* Provide sources and data for newproduction methods and technology*


1* Textile technology and manufacture.

2* Textile raw materials*

3* Textile testing, quality control,training methodology, work study, andjob evaluation*

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k* Factory administration and productionmanagement *

5* Statistical methods and experimentaldesign*

6* Textile marketing*

7. Computer applications*

8* Patents right, technical know-hows ofnew products and loyalty arrangements•

9» Factories and Industrial UndertakingsOrdinance and Regulations and the rulesof the company*


VI* TRAINING : Must complete the following or equivalent:

1* A degree or equivalent course (e.g.AssociateshipJ in Textile Technology,Textile Chemistry, Production Engineeringor Industrial Engineering.


3. A minimum of 3-year experience ofresponsible nature in research anddevelopment work in the textile industry.

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JOB TITLE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN( MAINTEN ANCE-IN-CHARGE )

II. JOB LEVEL TECHNICIAN

III. JOBDESCRIPTION

Takes charge of all maintenance, erectionand conversion work in one or more sectionsand is responsible to the maintenance engineeror equivalent. Manages and directs maintenancepersonnel*

TRADE SKILLS : Ability to:

1. Carry out efficiently maintenanceschedules in a weaving mill.

2. Carry out erection, setting, repairing!overhauling, converting, patternchanging, checking and scouring ofpreparatory and weaving machinery andinstruct maintenance workers in suchwork.

3. Use measuring instruments, gauges,hand tools and machine tools.

f. Prepare reports on machine performanceand suggest improvements on efficiency*

5* Supervise and train subordinates.

6. Co-ordinate with staff to otherdepartments and maintain goodco-operation with subordinates.

7. Read and interpret engineering drawings,specifications and technical manuals*

TRADE THEORY Knowledge of:

1. Weaving processes.

2. Textile mechanics and engineering*

3» Construction and principles ofoperation of all machinery.

4« Properties and application oflubricants used for machinery.

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5. lubricating points on and lubricatingschedules for all machinery.

6, Techniques of fault diagnosis andrectification of machinery.

?• Importance of operating an economicaland efficient preventive maintenanceschedule in order to keep the machineryoperating efficiently and profitably.

8. Electrical, air-conditioning, plumbingand fabrication work.

9. Supervisory techniques.



VI. TRAINING s Must complete the following or equivalent:

1. A f-year organised technicianapprenticeship with attendance ata relevant part-time day-release orblock release technician course in aninstitution of technical education, plusminimum 1-year post apprenticeshipexperience of responsible nature, OR

2. A full-time/sandwich technician courseof not less than 2-year duration inTextile Technology or equivalent plusminimum 2-year post course organisedon-the-job training*

VII. TRADE TESTS : 1, Check the setting and alignment of amachine for which he is responsibleand give reasonable comments.

2* Plan a preventive maintenance schedulefor preparatory or weaving machineryfor which he is responsible.

3* Prepare a sketch or dimensioned drawingof a given part of a preparatory orweaving machine*

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Jf, From an inspection tour of a sectionmake constructive suggestions on themaintenance of machinery in order toimprove their operation*

5* Provide satisfactory answer to questionson areas such as:

(a) Importance of efficient maintenanceand its effect on quality*

(b) Principles of operation of thevarious mechanisms of machineryfor which he is responsible*

(c) Importance of accurate machinealignment and its effect on productquality.

(d) Maintenance requirements of dobbyand jacquard mechanisms and relatedmachinery, such as card punchingmachine *

(e) Reasons for and details of everyitem in a preventive maintenanceschedule and the estimated numberof persons required to carry outthe schedule for a given quantityof machinery*

(f) Action to be taken in settlingworkers1 disputes*

(g) Danger associated with preparatoryor weaving machinery and safetyprecautions to be taken*

(h) First aid to be administered forscalding, cuts and abrasions etc*

(i) Responsibilities to management*

(j) Factory legislation and safetyregulations*

(k) Fire prevention and fire-fightingprocedure*

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I. JOB TITLE SHIJT-IN-CHARGE (WEAVING)


III, JOBDESCRIPTION

Responsible to the manufacture engineer orequivalent, takes charge of production andmanages and directs production personnel inthe weaving department.

IV. TRADE SKILLS Ability to:

1 Operate, adjust, set and carry out minorrepairs to various machines in the weavingsection.

Perform all the jobs in the weavingsection.

3« Control and instruct production personnelto maintain quality, increase productionand minimize wastage of materials.

4, Interpret correctly job instructions.

5* Trace causes of faults in products andtake necessary corrective measures.

6» Assess the capabilities of workers andmachines so as to distribute the work tothe best advantage.

7. Assess workers1 performance or abilityfor purposes to determine training needs,promotion, guidance and wages adjustment.

8. Prepare instructions clearly andaccurately.

9. Handle complaints and grievances ofworkers fairly, efficiently andeffectively.

10. Co-ordinate with staff of other sections/departments and maintain co-operation withsubordinates.

11. Carry out management instruction loyallyfefficiently and accurately.

12. Maintain safe and good working conditionsand harmonious labour relations*

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TBADE THEORY Knowledge of J

1. Weaving processes *

2, Textile technology.

3» Textile mechanics and engineering.

Jf. Principles of operation of all machineryin the weaving section.

5. All the duties of his/her subordinatesand the standard working methods andschedules for each process.

6. All the materials used in his/her sectione.g* yarn counts and fabric structures.

7. Properties and qualities of fibres, yarnsand fabrics.

8. Textile calculation in relation withweaving processes.

9. Quality control and maintenance ofproduction levels and quality.

10, Supervisory techniques.

11, Wage systems, piece rates and incentiveschemes.

12, Training of new and existing workers,

13 * Industrial hazards and the necessarysafety precautions,

14. Factories and Industrial UndertakingsOrdinance and Regulations and rules ofthe compaiiy.


1. A 4-year organised technicianapprenticeship with attendance ata relevant part-time day release 'orblock release course in an institutionof technical education, plus minimum1-year post apprenticeship experienceof responsible nature, OR

2. A full-time/sandwich technician courseof not less than 2-year duration inTextile Technology or equivalent plusminimum 2~year post course organisedon-the-job training,

VII. TBADE TESTS : 1. From given faulty products give reasonablecomments on the possible causes of thefaults in processing*

2* From an inspection tour of a section makeconstructive suggestions on how to improvequality and production, and economize onmaterials.

3* Operate one or more weaving machines.

k* Analyse a given sample of material*

5. Calculate the production of a givenmachine*

6. Provide satisfactory answer to questionson areas such as:

(a) Importance and application ofstandard working schedules ofoperatives.

(b) Labour management in respect ofmaintaining qualityf increasingproduction and saving materials.

(c) Construction of dobby and/orjacquard mechanisms and methodsof pattern production.

(d) Production faults, their causesand remedies.

(e) Principles of operation of variousmechanisms of machinery for whichhe/she is responsible.

(f) Action to be taken in settlingworkers' disputes.

(g) Fire prevention and fire-fightingprocedure*

(h) Danger associated with weavingmachinery and safety precautionsto be taken*

(i) Atmospheric control in weaving mill*

(j) Factory legislation and safetyregulations*

(k) Responsibilities to management.

(l) HOW to develop and maintain co-operation of workers*

I. JOB TITLE

II. JOB LEVEL

SHIiT-IN-CHARGE (PREPARATORY)

TECHNICIAN

III. JOBDESCRIPTION *

Responsible to the managementf takes charge ofproduction and manages and directs productionpersonnel in the preparatory department.

IV. TRADE SKILLS ; Ability to:

1* Control and instruct productionpersonnel to increase productivity*

2. Identify yarns of different countsand quality.

3. Operate and adjust all the machineryused in the preparatory department.

4. Analyse and reconstruct fabric patterns.

5. Carry out minor repairs to variousmachines.

6. Select correct reeds for differentfabrics.

7. Calculate the quantity of yarn requiredto produce fabrics of different patternsor widths.

8. Identify faulty products and takecorrective measures.

V. TRADE THEORY Knowledge of:


2. Textile technology.

3. Principles of operation of preparatorymachinery.

*f. Quality and properties of fibres, yarnsand fabrics.

5. Various kinds of dyestuff and sizes.

6. Patterns and their construction.

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7« Importance of correct reed selection.

8. Arrangement of creel for correctwarping.

9. Wage systems, piece rates and incentiveschemes.

10. The training of new and existing workers.


12. The Factories and Industrial UndertakingsOrdinance and Regulations and the rules ofthe company.


1. A 4-year organised technicianapprenticeship with attendance ata relevant part-time day release orblock release course in an institutionof technical education plus minimum1-year post apprenticeship experienceof responsible nature, OR

2, A full-time/sandwich technician courseof not less than 2-year duration inTextile Technology or equivalent plus2-year post course on-the-job training.

VII. TRADE TESTS : 1* From given faulty products give reasonablecomments on the possible causes of thefaults in processing.

2. From an inspection tour of a section makeconstructive suggestions on how to improvequality and production, and economizeon materials.

3, Operate one or more preparatory machines*

*f. Analyse a given sample of material*

5« Calculate the production of a givenmachine.

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6. Provide satisfactory answer to questionson areas such ass

(a) Importance and application ofstandard working schedules ofoperatives.

(b) Labour management in respect ofmaintaining quality, increasingproduction and saving materials,

(c) Construction of dobby and/orjacquard mechanisms and methodsof pattern production*

(d) Production faults, their causesand remedies.

(e) Principles of operation of variousmechanisms of machinery for whichhe is responsible*

(f) Action to be taken in settlingworkersf disput es.


(h) Danger associated with preparatorymachinery and safety precautionsto be taken.

(i) Atmospheric control in weavingmill.

(j) Factory legislation and safetyregulations.

(k) Responsibilities to management.

(l) How to develop and maintainco-operation of workers*

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I. JOB TITLE

II. JOB LEVEL :

SHUT-IN-CHARGE (YARN DYEING)

TECHNICIAN

III. JOBDESCRIPTION

Responsible to the management, takes chargeof production and manages and directsproduction personnel in the yarn dyeingdepartment*


1. Control and instruct productionpersonnel to maintain quality,increase production and minimizewastage of materials.

2. Formulate and prepare size solutions*

3* Match colours quickly and accurately.

k* Operate, adjust and carry out minorrepairs to various machines.

5« Identify and separate different kindsof materials, chemicals and dyestuffs.

6. Trace causes of production faults andtake corrective measures*

7. Communicate, in writing or orally,with his/her subordinates and staffof other departments*

8* Carry out management instructionsloyally, efficiently and accurately.

9* Administer first aid*


1* Weaving processes*

2* Technology of dyes and auxillerychemicals including the effects ofdyestuff and chemicals on textileyarns and machinery*

3« Principles and operation of yarndyeing machinery.

*f. Qualities and properties of fibresand yarns,

5* Dyeing technology including propertiesof chemicals and colouring materials.

6. Types, qualities and properties ofsizing materials,

7. Other processes which affect dyeingquality.

8* Mathematical calculations associatedwith dyeing*

9* Principles and operation of yarn dyeingand sizing machinery and steam boiler,

10* Wage systems, piece rates and incentiveschemes.

11. Training of new and existing workers.

12. Fault diagnosis and rectification.

13« Industrial hazards and the necessaryprecautions.



1. A 4-year organised technicianapprenticeship with attendance ata relevant part-time day release orblock release course in an institutionof technical education plus minimum1-year post apprenticeship experienceof responsible nature, OR

2. A full-time/sandwich technician courseof not less than 2-year duration inTextile Chemistry, Textile Technologyor equivalent plus minimum 2-yearpost course organised on-the-jobtraining.

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VII. TRADE TESTS s 1. From given faulty products givereasonable comments on the possiblecauses of the faults in processing*

2* From an inspection tour of a sectionmake constructive suggestions on howto improve quality and production andeconomize materials.

3* Operate one or more machines for whichhe/she is responsible*

k* Dye a given sample of material to matcha specified colour*

5. Provide satisfactory answer to questionson areas such ass

(a) Importance and application ofstandard working schedules ofoperatives,

(b) Labour management in respect ofmaintaining quality, increasingproduction and saving materials«

(c) Production and dyeing faults,their causes and remedies,

(d) Importance and methods ofobtaining colour fastness forvarious purposes, (e.g, light,washing, rubbing etc.)

(e) Action to be taken in settlingworkers1 disputes,

(f) Responsibilities to management,

(g) How to develop and maintainco-operation of workers,

(h) Danger associated with yarndyeing machinery and safetyprecautions to be taken*

(i) Factory legislation and safetyregulations*

(j) Fire prevention and. fire-fightingprocedure.

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I. JOB TITLE :

II. JOB LEVEL

QUALITY CONTHOLLER

X

TECHNICIAN

III. JOBDESCRIPTION

Responsible to the quality control manageror equivalentf controls the product qualityin all stages of processing and maintainsthe quality standard of finished products.Manages and directs quality control personnel*


1, Eecoramend suitable materials andmanufacturing procedure for differentproducts*

2. Organise and carry out quality controland testing procedures*

3* Trace causes of faults and solvetechnical problems*

4» Analyse test and investigation resultsand take appropriate action forabnormalities *

5* Present test results in a clear andunderstandable manner*

6* Analyse textile products and recommendnew manufacturing procedure*

7« Msdntain technical skills of subordinates*

8* Investigate customers1 complaints andrequirements, and prepare reports#

9* Test and assess in-coming materials*

V. TRADE THEOBY : Knowledge of:

1* Textile manufacture*

2* Properties and quality of raw materialsand products*

3« Purpose of quality control*

k* Textile mechanics and calculation*

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5. Principles of various textile machineryand testing instruments.

6* Statistical methods and their applicationto textile product testing*

7. Maintenance schedule for each process.


9. Atmospheric control in processing roomsand testing laboratories.

10* Standard working methods in each process.



13« Factories and Industrial UndertakingsOrdinance and Regulations and the rulesof the company.


1, A 4-year organised technicianapprenticeship with attendance ata relevant part-time day release orblock release technician course in aninstitution of technical education plusminimum 1-year post apprenticeshipexperience of responsible nature f OR

2. A full-time/sandwich technician courseof not less than 2-year duration inTextile Technology or equivalent plusminimum 2-year post course organisedon-the- ob training.

VII. TRADE TESTS 1. From given faulty products give reasonablecomments on the possible causes of thefaults in processing.

2. Prepare a quality control scheme fora weaving mill.

3* Calibrate and operate one or more giventest instruments.

* Provide satisfactory answer to questionson areas such as:

(a) Purpose of testing at all stagesof manufacture and its influenceon product quality and production*

(b) Importance of efficient qualitycontrol in a weaving mill*

(c) Details of equipment used inquality control and testing andthe number of persons requiredto operate the equipment.

(d) Use of control charts in a weavingmill.

(e) Testing of yarns and fabrics.

(f) Construction and maintenanceof testing equipment.

(g) Suitable atmospheric conditions invarious sections of a weaving mill.

(h) Action to be taken in settlingworkersf disputes.

(i) Responsibilities to management.

(j) How to develop and maintainco-operation of workers.

(k) Danger associated with weavingmachinery and safety precautionsto be taken.

(l) Fire prevention and fire-fightingprocedure.

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II.

III.

JOB TITLE

JOB LEVEL

JOBDESCRIPTION

CLOTH ROOM-IN-CHABGE

TECHNICIAN

Responsible to the manufacture engineer orequivalent takes charge of the inspectionand grading of finished products, managesand directs cloth-room personnel includingfabric inspectors, yardage recorders, mendersand examiners. The objective is essentiallyto charge the form of the fabric from thatin which it leaves the loom to a formpresentable to the buyer in accordancewith the management's predeterminedspecifications.

IV. TRADE SKILLS : Ability to:

1* Plan and direct an efficient cloth-room.

2. Select suitable machinery and equipmentfor different types of fabrics. Arrangemachinery and equipment to give efficienthandling of fabrics.

3* From inspection and grading resultsprepare reports on the performance ofthe weaving room.

f. Assist in tracing causes of faultsin products and taking necessarycorrective and preventive measures.

5. Perform all the jobs in the cloth-room.

6. Mend simple weaving faults.

7* Control, instruct and train subordinates*

8. Co-ordinate with staff of other sections/departments and maintain co-operationwith subordinates •

TRADE THEORY * Knowledge oft

1* Weaving process,

2. Identification and terminology ofweaving and yarn faults.

3« Possible causes of weaving and yarnfaults,

4. Mending and interlacing of commonlyused weaves*

5» Shearing and brushing process, calenderingprocess, folding and winding process,stamping and baling process.

6. Operation of inspection and sewingmachinery.

?• Proper handling of transportationand storage.

8* Proper maintenance of cloth-roommachinery.

9* Removal of oil spots.

10. General standard requirements andspecifications of manufactured fabrics.


12. Wage systems, piece rates and incentiveschemes*

13« Industrial hazards and the necessarysafety precautions.

14. Factories and Industrial UndertakingsOrdinance and -Regulations and the rulesof the company.


.1. A 4-year organised technicianapprenticeship with attendance ata relevant part-time day release orblock release course in an institutionof technical education plus minimum1-year experience of responsiblenaturef OR

2* A full-time/sandwich technician courseof not less than 2-year duration inTextile Technology or equivalent plusminimum 2-year post course organisedon-the-job training.

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VII. TRADE TESTS : 1. From given faulty products give reasonablecomments on the possible causes of faultsin processing.

2. From an inspection tour of a section makeconstructive suggestions on how to improvequality.

3. Operating one or more cloth-room machines.

4. Analyse a given sample of fabric*

5* Calculate the production of a givenmachine.


(a) Importance and application ofstandard working schedule ofoperatives.

(b) Labour management in respect ofmaintaining qualityf increasingproduction and saving materials*

(c) Production faults, their causesand remedies.

(d) Principles of operation of thevarious mechanisms of a cloth-roommachine *

(e) Action to be taken in settlingworkers1 disputes.

(f) Fire prevention and fire-fightingprocedure.

(g) Danger associated with cloth-roommachinery.

(h) Factory legislation and safetyregulations.

Ci) Responsibilities to management.

(j) How to develop and maintainco-operation of workers.

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I. JOB TITLE LABORATORY TECHNICIAN


III. JOBDESCRIPTION

Responsible to the quality control manageror equivalent, takes charge of laboratorytesting and development work includingtesting of textile products, directingtextile preparation work and analysingchemicals and water, manages and directslaboratory staff.


1. Calibrate and operate test instrumentsand analyse results skilfully andprecisely.

2. Instruct investigators to checkprocessing details and analyse results.

3. Organise and carry out routine testingand investigation work to maintainquality standard, increase production,reduce waste and eliminate faultyproducts.

4. Match colour quickly and accurately.

5. Formulate and prepare dyeing andsizing solutions.

6. Analyse test and investigation result®and take appropriate action forabnormalities.

.7. Present test results in a clear andunderstandable manner.

8» Analyse textile products and recommendnew manufacturing procedures.

9. Trace causes of faults and solvetechnical problems.

10. Investigate customers1 complaints.

11. Maintain technical skills ofsubordinates.

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V. TRADE THEOJff : Knowledge of:

1. Textile chemistry,

2* Textile processing*

3* Purpose of quality control in a textilemill*

4* Qualities of raw materials and products.

5. Principles of operation of testinstruments and textile machinery.

6* Statistical methods and chemical analysisand their application to textile producttesting*

7* Application of testing and investigationdata to maintain or improve productquality*

8* Sampling theory and their application toquality control*

9* Methods of checking processing detailsof textile machines.


11. Atmospheric control in processing roomsand testing laboratories.



14* Factories and Industrial UndertakingsOrdinance and Regulations and the rulesof the company.

VI* TEAINING : Must complete the following or equivalent:

1. A 4-year organised technicianapprenticeship with attendance ata relevant part-time day release orblock release technician course in aninstitution of technical education plusminimum 1-year post apprenticeshipexperience of responsible nature, OR

2m A full-time/sandwich technician courseof not less than 2-year duration in

. Textile Chemistry, Textile Technologyor equivalent plus minimum 2-year postcourse organised on-the-job training.

VII. TBADE TESTS : 1. Calibrate and operate given testinstrument(s).

2. Analysis given testing data and interpretthe results.

3* Prepare a quality control scheme for aweaving mill*

k. Identify the classes of dyestuff in agiven sample of fabric and match thecolour by proper selection of dyestuffs*

5. From given faulty products givereasonable comments on the possiblecauses of the faults in processing*

6. Analyse a given sample of chemical(e.g, dyestuff) and determine itspercentage of purity.

7. Analyse a given sample of finishedfabric including structuref sizepercentage and type of dyestuff used.


(a) Purpose of investigating theprocessing details and theirinfluence on product quality.

(b) Colour theory and principlesof additive colour mixing andsubtractive colour mixing.

(c) Type of equipment necessary foreffective textile testing in agiven weaving mill and the numberof persons required to operatethe equipment and prepare testdata.

(d) Use of control charts in aweaving mill.

(e) Construction and maintenanceof test equipment*

(f) Danger associated with textilemachinery and safety precautionsto be taken*


(h) Factory legislation and safetyregulations*

(i) Responsibility to management*

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I. JOB TITLE

II. JOB LEVEL

PATTERN DESIGNER (TOWEL WEAVING)

TECHNICIAN

III. JOBDESCRIPTION

Creates designs for fabric production,analyses patterns and modifies prints,engravings and photographic patterns forreproduction in woven fabrics. Managesand directs personnel of the patterndesign department.


1. Initiate design policy*

2. Create designs from market demand.

3» Design and sketch suitable patterns toco-ordinate with different settingsof towel weaving machinery.

4. Transfer accurately original design ontodesign paper.

5. Position each pattern accurately toproduce a complete repeat of the design.

6. Adjust correctly the number of hooksor shafts in each lift of jacquards ordobby.

7. Design patterns in such a way that thepattern shapes are retained after wetprocessingf e.g. after shrinkage.

8. Produce designs for practical production.

9. Organise design programme in the factory.

10. Use correct design papers for differentwarp and weft densities of fabrics.

11. Prepare instructions clearly andaccurately regarding pattern constructionand colour order.

12. Co-ordinate with staff of otherdepartments and maintain good co-operationwith subordinates*

V. TRADE THBOIS" J Knowledge of:

1*. Towel weaving processes*

2. Construction, principles, operation andadjustment of towel weaving and pianocard punching machines.

3. Towel weaving technology*

4* Application and effect of colour intowel fabrics*

5* Current market and customer appeal oftowel fabrics*

6* Objects and techniques of towel fabricdesign*

7* All the duties and working techniquesof subordinates*

8. Techniques of cataloguing and methodicalstorage of pattern punch cards, designsand point paper,

9. Textile calculation*

10* Principles of and co-ordination betweenfabric patterns, design paper and patternmechanisms.

11• Fault diagnosis and rectification*


1% Factories and Industrial UndertakingsOrdinance and Regulations and the rulesof the company*


1* A 4-year organised technicianapprenticeship with attendance ata relevant part-time day release orblock release technician course in aninstitution of technical education plusminimum 1-year post apprenticeshipexperience of responsible nature, OR

2. A full-time/sandwich technician courseof not less than 2-year duration inTextile Technology or equivalent plusminimum 2-year post course organisedon~the~job training.

VII. TfiADE TESTS j 1€ Identify the construction of warp andweft of a given towel fabric sample.

2, From a faulty design on point paperfindicate the faults and the means ofcorrection.

3* Sketch a motif.

*f. Check all the pattern joinings to ensurethat the repeat is continuous. On thedesign paper, write the total numberof ends the picks and make a mark toindicate the correct warp and weftdirection.

5. Specify the punching methods fordifferent patterns, the number ofcards to be punched for every pickand the means of binding.

6. Design a suitable pattern for a giventowel weaving machine.

7* Transfer a given design to design paper.

8. Number each of the pattern punch cardsin order to avoid mixing.

9. Peg a few lags or punch a few cards fora given design.

10* From a given towel fabric sample, pointout:

(a) Percentage of warps (loopwarp and ground warp) andwefts.

(b) Counts of warps and wefts.

(c) Fabric construction and thenecessary reed number.

(d) Effect on the weight of towelfabric of different heigjit andpile construction.

(e) Effect on the weight of towelfabric and different yarn counts*

(f) Whether it is a Jacquard towelor a Cobby towel.

11* From a given towel fabric sample! analysethe design and re-produce the same patternfor a given towel loom.


(a) Processes from designdepartment to weavingdepartment.

(b) Basic weaves of towel fabrics.

(c) Relationship between structureand pattern.

(d) Relationship between fabricconstruction and machinesetting.

Ce) Settings of the Jacquard andDobby looms.

(f) Importance of creating appealingdesigns.

(g) How to calculate the count ofdesign papers to be used.

I.

II.

III.

JOB TITLE

JOB LEVEL

JOBDESCRIPTION

SUPERVISOR

CRAFTSMAN

Assumes responsibility for supervising anddirecting the work of operatives, instructson standard working techniques, checks andcorrects faulty products and supervises thecleaning work in one or more departments ofa textile mill.


1. Assign and check the work of operativesand improve their efficiency

2* Direct the work of operatives to followstandard working schedule to maintainquality, increase production and avoidmaterial wastage*

3* Identify and separate different materialsand products*

k. Supervise operatives to ensure thatdifferent products are not mixed*

5» Trace causes of production faults andtake corrective and preventive action*

6* Take corrective action when a machinefault is indicated by noise or othermeans*

7. Lead and co-operate with fellow workers.


9. Carry out management instructions loyally,efficiently and accurately.

10. Give instructions clearly and accuratelyand maintain adequate progress andproduction records of fellow workers*



2* Principles, operationf control andsimple adjustment of textile machinery.

3* Construction, in particular the dangerousparts and safety devices, of varioustextile machinery*

k* All the duties of subordinates andstandard working schedules for eachprocess.

5. Properties and identification ofdifferent raw materials and products.

6. Fault diagnosis in processes and thecorrective and preventive measures.

7. Supervisory techniques and humanrelations.

8* Wage system and piece rates for eachtype of job under his/her direction*


10 Relevant sections of the Factoriesand Industrial Undertakings Ordinanceand Regulations and the rules of thecompany*

VI. TRAINING ; Must complete the following or equivalent:

A 3-year organised craft apprenticeshipwith attendance at a relevant part-timeday release or block release craft coursein an institution of technical educationplus minimum 2-year post apprenticeshipexperience*

VII. TRADE TESTS : 1. From given faulty products, givereasonable comments on the possiblecauses of faults in processing*

2* From an inspection tour of a sectionpoint out any machine or processingfaults, and make suggestions oncorrective action to be taken*


(a) Purposes of preparatory andweaving processes.

(b) Danger associated withpreparatory or weavingmachines and safetyprecautions to be taken.

(c) Importance of standardworking schedules.

(d) Directing operatives tomaintain quality, increaseproduction and save materials.

(e) Action to be taken in settlingworkers' disputes.

(f) fire prevention and fire-fightingprocedure.

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II.

JOB TITLE

JOB LEVEL

TEXTILE MECHANIC

CRAFTSMAN

III. JOBDESCRIPTION

Constantly undertakes erection, setting,maintenance f overhauling, convert ing,modifying and repairs of machinery andbench fitting work under the direction ofthe maintenance technician in one or moresections.

TRADE SKILLS Ability to:

!• Carry out machine erection, setting,overhauling, conversion, lubricationand repairs as instructed by hissupervisor, and instruct assistantsin such work.

2. Check machine parts for wear and faultsand carry out repair where necessary«

J. Interpret instructions in technicalmanuals and engineering drawings.

k* Use measuring instruments, gauges,hand tools and machine tools.

5* Make simple machine gauges.

6. Use hand tools to straighten bentshafts and rollers.

7* Check machine safety guards inposition and in good condition.


!• Weaving processes.

2. Textile mechanics and engineering.

3» Construction, principles and operationof textile machinery.

km Importance and techniques, of correctmachine alignment and settings oftextile machinery.

5» Properties and application oflubricants.

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TRAINING

6. Lubricating points on and lubricatingschedules for textile machinery.

7« Importance and application ofpreventive maintenance schemes.

8. Good house-keeping.

9« Simple engineering calculations.

10. Simple electrical theories andmachines.


12. Relevant sections of the Factoriesand Industrial Undertakings Ordinanceand Regulations and the rules of thecompany.

Must complete the following or equivalent:

A >»year organised craft apprenticeshipwith attendance at a relevant part-timeday release or block release craft coursein an institution of technical education.

VII. TRADE TESTS 1, Interpret an engineering drawing ofa given machine part.

2. Find the dimensions of a machine partfrom a given drawing.

3* Adjust settings to specified toleranceson two given machines.

{f. Remove a part of a textile machine,replaces and re-set to givenspecifications.

5« Remove, clean, examine, lubricate andreplace a ball or roller bearing.

6. Mesh a pair of gear wheels in positionto the correct meshing clearance.

7. Use hand tools to straighten a bentshaft and use correctly measuringinstruments. -

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8* Indicate the lubrication points on twogiven machines and the correct lubricantto be used in each case.

9* Sharpen a twist drill according togeneral engineering practice.

10* Make a simple machine gauge.

11* Check a given machine part for wearand give suggestions on repairs.

12* Interpret instruction in a technicalmanual*


(a) Danger and safety devicesassociated with preparatoryand weaving machinery andthe importance of safetyguards.

(b) Principles of variousmechanisms on machinery,

(c) Importance of correctmachine alignment andsettings.

(d) Fire prevention and fire-fighting procedure.

I. JOB TITLE : PATTERN MAKER

II. JOB LEVEL CRAFTSMAN

III. JOBDESCRIPTION

Produces pattern cards and/or peg chainsaccording to designs.

IV* TRADE SKILLS : Ability to:

1. Operate, adjust and maintain card punchingmachinery*

2* Check and keep rack teeth and rail of cardpunching machine in correct position.

3« Number pattern cards and/or lags incorrect sequence and pile them in order.

4. Detect faulty pattern cards and/or lagsfrom woven fabric structure and makenecessary correction.

5* Carry out minor machine repairs such asreplacing broken pin springs.

6. Operate pattern card reproducingmachinery.

7t Interpret patterns from textile designpaper and produce pattern cards orwooden lags for the patterns*


1. Construction, principles, operation andmaintenance of card punching machinery.

2. Importance and methods of numberingpattern cards and/or lags in correctsequence*

3* Methods of detecting faulty pattern cardsand/or peg lags from woven fabricstructure.

k. Use of various types of design paperand different methods of card punchingand/or making peg chains*

5* Purpose and techniques of pattern makingprocess in towel weaving*

Industrial hazards and the necessarysafety precautions.

Relevant sections of the Factories andIndustrial Undertakings Ordinance andRegulations and the rules of thecompany.


A 3-year organised craft apprenticeship withattendance at a relevant part-time dayrelease or block release craft course in aninstitution of technical education.

VII, TRADE TESTS : 1, Operate a pattern card punching machineto punch a number of cards from a givendesign.

2, Arrange the cards of a given pattern incorrect sequence,

3* Explain the possible courses of a givenfaulty pattern cards,

k. Operate a pattern card reproducingmachine *

5« Change the pin springs of a cardpunching machine,


(a) Direct card punching fromdesign paper,

(b) Defects caused by incorrectarrangement of pattern cards,

(c) Function of card punchingmachine,

(d) Function of pattern cardre-producing machine,

(e) Possible faults of cardpunching and card re-producing machines,

(f) Importance of keeping cardpunching machines in a cleancondition.

I. JOB TITLE SI2BR


III. JOBDESCRIPTION :

Operates and cleans a sizing machine, preparessizing mixtures, creels warperfs beams, threadsupf leases| doffs and gaits up sized beams andrepairs end breaks during processing.

IV* TRADE SKILLS Ability to:

!• Operate a sizing machine and, doff sizedbeams.

2* Creel warper's beams including threadingup, leasing and gaiting up.

3* Control sizing process including adjustingspeed, tension, steam pressure, sizemixing, and size mixing temperature.

k. Prepare suitable size mixing for varioustypes of fabrics and measure the sizedensity.

5* Check the weight of sized beams andcalculate size percentages.

6. Repair end breaks at warp beams.

7« Correct crossed ends, individual slackends, bad selvedges and uneven spacings.

V. TRADE THEORY Knowledge of;

1. Names of sizing machine parts.

2* Danger and safety devices associated withsizing machine.

3* Purpose of sizing warp yarn and principlesof sizing machine.

k* Names and properties of various sizematerials•

5. Size recipes and size mixing proceduresfor different fabrics.

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6. Controlling size mixing, yarn processingspeed and steam pressure to ensure correcttaking up of size and moisture by yarn.


8. Importance of keeping sizing machine inclean condition.

9. Identification and proper separation ofdifferent kinds of warp beams.

10* Industrial hazards and the necessary safetyprecautions.

11. Relevant sections of the Factories andIndustrial Undertakings Ordinance andRegulations and the rules of the company.


A J-year organised craft apprenticeshipwith attendance at a relevant part-timeday release or block release craftcourse in an institution of technicaleducation*

VII. TRADE TESTS 1. Operate a sizing machine.

2. Creel warper's beams and doff sized beams.

3» Correct crossed ends, slack ends, badselvedges and light sizing and repair endbreaks.

4. Adjust the speed and steam pressure of agiven sizing machine.

5» Prepare a size mixing according to a givenrecipe.

6. From given faulty sized yarns givereasonable comments on the possible causesof sizing faults.

?• Provide satisfactory answer to questions onareas such as:

(a) Purpose of sizing warp yarns.

(b) Methods of controlling sizepercentage.

(c) Names of sizing machine parts.

(d) Danger associated with sizingmachine,

(e) Careful use of knife for cuttingoff lapping yarns during endbreaks.

(f) Size ingredients used and theirinfluence on sizing,

(g) Effects of bad leasing, crossedends, individual slack ends, badselvedges, light sizing andhairiness on weaving process.

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I. JOB TITLE BLEACHER/DYER


III. JOBDESCRIPTION

Operates bleaching and dyeing machines toscour| bleach and dye yarns and fabricsmanufactured from cotton, wool, and/orsynthetic fibres. Assumes responsibilityfor maintaining bleaching and dyeingmachines and preparing bleaching anddyeing solutions and chemicals*


!• Load and unload bleaching/dyeingmachines properly and efficiently*

2. Operate and adjust scouring, bleachingand dyeing machines to carry out correctand efficient scouring, bleaching anddyeing.

3. Detect and correct any faults occuredin bleaching/dyeing processes.

*f. Match to shade.

5. Prepare scouring, bleaching and dyeingsolutions and chemicals.

6. Carry out stripping and redyeing offaultily dyed products*

7. Handle and store dyestuffs, reagents andchemicals with care.

8. Assess the degree and effectiveness ofscouring, bleaching and dyeing processes*

9* Identify different types of grey yarns,scoured yarns and bleached yarns,

10. Judge whether a material has beencorrectly prepared for bleaching anddyeing.

TRADE THEORY : Knowledge of:

1. Purpose and simple principles of scouring,bleaching and dyeing.

2* Properties, application and correcthandling of scouring, bleaching, dyeingand auxiliary chemicals.

3* Construction, principles, operation andadjustment of scouring? bleaching anddyeing machinery*

*U Techniques of colour matching.

5* Correct handling of steam and relationshipbetween steam pressure and temperature.

6. Properties of different types of yarnsand materials used in the trade andtheir behaviour and sensitivity tovarious chemicals*

7« Basic textile chemistry and colourtheory including colour fastness towashing, light and rubbing.

8, Correct and economical use of chemicalsand dyestuffs.

9* Fault diagnosis in bleaching and dyeingprocesses and necessary correctivemeasures*


11* Relevant sections of the Factories andIndustrial Undertakings Ordinance andRegulations and the rules of the company.


A >-year organised craft apprenticeship withattendance at a relevant part-time dayrelease or block release craft course in aninstitution of technical education.

VII. TRADE TESTS 1. Operate a bleaching or dyeing machineincluding loading and unloading.

2. Dye a given sample to match a givencolour*

3* From given bleached/dyed products pointdut faults and explain the possiblecauses of the fatilts.

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if. Correct the faults in a given bleached/dyed material.

5. "Prepare a bleaching/dyeing solution tothe required concentration.


(a) Correct handling of dyestuffsand chemicals, their dangerousproperties and precautions tobe observed.

(b) Procedure for bleaching anddyeing yarn/fabric*

(c) Suitable steam pressure andtemperature for dyeingdifferent materials.

(d) Importance of strict controlover scouring and bleachingprocesses.

(e) Importance of adequate washing-off after dyeing.

(f) Colour fastness to washing,light and rubbing.

(g) Purpose of bleaching.

(h) Preparatory processes of bleaching/dyeing and their effect onbleaching/dyeing processes.

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I. JOB TITLE ELECTRICIAN

JOB LEVEL CRAFTSMAN

III. JOBDESCRIPTION

Undertakes electrical wiring work,installation maintenance and repair ofelectrical fittings and motors under thedirection of the maintenance technician orthe person in charge of electrical work*

IV* TRADE SKILLS : Ability to:

1, Install and maintain electrical/electronic installations includingswitchgear and distribution boards.

2* Dismantle electrical/electronicequipment to check for mechanical and/or electrical/electronic faults andmake repairs where necessary*

3* Interpret wiring diagrams of electrical/electronic equipment*

4t Use and maintain hand tools, electrical/electronic measuring instruments andtest equipment*

5« Joint and solder various types and sizesof cables»

6* Solve simple electrical calculationsinvolving factory distribution systems.

7* Check, locate and repair faults inelectrical installations and electronicdevices*

8. Identify different types of cables*

9* Reduce maximum demand of power.

V. TRADE THEORY t Knowledge of:

1. Basic electrical/electronic theory andcalculations including circuit theory,characteristics of d.c. and a.c.machines, transformers, three-phasecircuits, switchgear and illumination*

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2. Installation practice and regulationsand relevant codes of practice,

3* Various types of electrical/electronicequipment used in textile mills,including special start/stop controlunits.

k* Maintenance schedules for electrical/electronic equipment and fault-tracingand test techniques,

5, Electrical/electronic symbols and circuitdiagrams.

6. Wiring layout of a textile mill andplanning of simple installations*

7» Electricity tariff schemes.

8. Identification and application of cables,wires and fuse units.

9» Different types of electrical/electronicmeasuring instruments and their application.

10* Danger and safety precautions associatedwith textile machinery and electricalequipment and treatment for electricshock.

11. Potential fire hazards of electricalequipment and fire-fighting procedure.

12. Relevant sections of the Factories andIndustrial Undertakings Ordinance andRegulations and the rules of thecompany.


A 4—year organised craft apprenticeship or3-year organised craft apprenticeship ifpreceded by a relevant one-year full-timebasic craft (apprenticeship) course or athree-year course in a prevocational school,with attendance at a relevant part-timeday release or block release craft coursein an institution of technician education.

VII. TRADE TESTS : 1. Joint and solder various types ofcables.

2. Mount switchgear, distribution boardsand light-fittings.

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3* Wire and test a circuit in a conduit*

*f. Test and repair, if necessary, a giventype of distribution circuit and/orelectronic device*

5« Use suitable instruments to measurecurrent, voltage and power in a three-phase circuit.

6» Dismantle a motor or a piece ofswitchgear to check for mechanicalwear or electrical faults, andre-assemble and test.

?« Rewind the stator of an electric motor.

8* Provide satisfactory answer to questionson areas such ass

(a) Safety precautions associatedwith electrical equipment, theimportance of earthing andoverload devices and thetreatment for electric shock.

(b) Selection of cable types andsizes for a particularinstallation.

(c) Star and delta connections.

(d) Basic theory and advantagesof power factor correction.

(e) Selection of a suitablestarter for a given typeof machine.

(f) Reasons for using differenttypes of electrical motors orelectronic devices.

(g) Circuit diagrams of electricalinstallations or electronicequipment.

(h) Electrical leakage.

(i) Use and simple principles ofelectronic components used intextile machinery.

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I. JOB TITLE BOILER MECHANIC


III. JOBDESCRIPTION

Operates, cleans and maintains steam boilerCs)and fuel tank(s).


1. Operate steam boilers and steam receivers .

2. Clean, repair and maintain steam boilersefficiently.

3. Sample and test water and interpret theresults.

*f» Operate cocks to verify the indications ofa water gauge.

5. Operate stop and drain valves.

6« Operate fire-* fight ing appliances andequipment.

7. Use fuel economically,

8. Treat water for use in boilers.

9. Lag steam pipes.


1. Construction, principle and operation ofsteam boilers and receivers.

2. Operation of stop and drain valvesincluding danger arising from waterhammer action.

3. Methods of verifying the indication of watergauges.

k* Method of controlling water composition inboilers .

5* Methods of sampling and testing water andthe interpretation of results.

6m Application of routine water treatment.

7* Effects of corrosion, deposits, fitting andincrustation on boiler surfaces•

8* Water tube boiler feed systems and theircontrol systems*

9. Simple electrical theories*

10* Maintainence of furnace refractories.

!!• Constructional details of and managementof oil fuel combustion equipment includingforced and induced-draught systems*

12* Industrial hazards including those associatedwith boiler, pressure-receiver and combustiblematerials or fuels, and the necessary safetyprecautions*

13« Relevant regulations and codes of practice,such as the Boilers and Pressure ReceiversOrdinance*

l U Relevant sections of the Factories andIndustrial Undertakings Ordinance andRegulations and the rules of the company*

VI* TRAINING Must complete the following or equivalent:

A 3-y©ar organised craft apprenticeship withattendance at a relevant part-time day releaseor block release craft course in an institutionof technical education, plus subsequentexperience for the Certificate of Competencytest*

VII* TRADE TESTS : 1* A certificate of Competency laid down bythe Labour Department for supervising andmaintaining steam boilers and receivers*

2* Test a sample of water and indicate itssuitability for boiler use*

3* From an inspection tour of boiler house,give the names of the main parts of a steamboiler and its related auxiliary equipment*

*f* Lag a section of a steam pipe*

5* Provide satisfactory answer to questions onareas such as:

(a) Economical use of fuel*

(b) Causes of low efficiency in. boilers,

(c) Use and types of lagging.

(d) Danger associated with boilers andthe necessary safety precautions.

(e) Construction and principles ofsteajn boilers.

(f) feter Hammer.

(g) Treatment of water for boilers.

(h) Fuel oils and combustion.

(i) ire prevention and fire-fightingprocedure.

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I. JOB TITLE CARPENTER AND JOINER

II. JOB LEVEL : CRAFTSMAN

III. JOBDESCRIPTION

Undertakes all wood work under the direction ofthe maintenance technician or the person incharge of structural work.


1. Use and maintain:

(i) all hand-tools of the tradeincluding powered hand-tools,measuring instruments andgauges, and

Cii) woodworking machines.

2» Read and interpret woodwork drawings andspecifications.

3* Make woodwork according to specifications.

k* Repair broken or worn wooden parts.

5* Make wooden setting gauges for textilemachines.

6. Prepare wooden planks for levelling andfilling textile machines»

?• Maintain and repair factory floors, doorsetc.

8. Keep working area and surroundings inclean and orderly condition.

V. TRADE THEORY : Knowledge of:

1. Joinery methods,, such as the use of commonjoints, working to sketch and scaledrawings, etc.

2« Various types of timbers used inmaintenance work on textile machinery andgeneral structural maintenance.

3* Woodworking glues and adhesives.

4. Common woodworking machines.

5« Importance of fine surface finish onwoodwork in contact with textile materials.

6« Safety precautions associated withwoodwork*

7* Metric and English measuring units andtheir conversion.

8. Danger and safety devices associated withtextile machinery•

9. Fire prevention and fire-fighting procedure.

10. Relevant sections of the Factories andIndustrial Undertakings Ordinance andRegulations and rules of the company.


A 3-year organised craft apprenticeshipwith attendance at a relevant part-timeday release or block release craft coursein an institution of technical education.

VII. TRADE TESTS 1. Make a wooden part to given specifications,

2» Prepare scaled drawing of a given piece ofwoodwork.

some carpenter's tools.

* Provide satisfactory answer to questionson areas such as:

(a) Safety precautions associatedwith joinery work.

(b) Importance of working to finelimits in sizes and fittingfand of smooth finish.

(c) Selection of suitable timberfor woodwork.

(d) Economical use of timber,

(e) Fire prevention and fire-fighting procedure.

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I. JOB TITLE PLUMBER


III. JOBDESCRIPTION

Undertakes all work involving water, gas andsewage disposal under the direction of themaintenance technician or the person in chargeof plumbing work*


1. Install, maintain and repair service pipesand fittings for normal services in atextile mill, including water, steam, gasand fuel supplies and sewage disposal*

2. Use and maintain plumber's tools includingblow lamps, pipe wrenbhes and pipe-dies.

3» Use test equipment for various installations*

k» Select suitable materials and equipment forplumbing work*


1* Plumbing techniques including the use andapplication of pressure, industrial liquidsand gases.

2* Installation practice and regulations andrelevant codes of practice*

3* Layout and functions of normal servicesrequired in a textile mill, such as waterservice, gas service and sewage disposal*

4, Test equipment for plumbing work.

5* Correct use of expansion joints, filters,packing and insulating materials.

6. Materials and equipment for plumbing work*

?• Installation and maintenance of water pumps,sprinkler, air compressors, water and steamsystems, and service piping.

8, Safety precautions associated with plumbingwork*

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10.

Danger and safety devices associated withtextile machinery.

Relevant sections of the Factories andIndustrial Undertakings Ordinance andRegulations and the rules of the company.

VI, TRAINING Must complete the following or equivalent:

A Jt-yeox organised craft apprenticeship withattendance at a relevant part-time day releaseor block release craft course in an institutionof technical education*

VII. TRADE TESTS 1. Cut, prepare and thread a pipe to givenspecifications,

2m Connect pipe work and fittings efficientlyto withstand pressure specified in safetyregulations and related legislation.

3. Cut and replace a section of faulty pipe.

*f* Check and clear a blockage in a given drainsystem.

5« Connect a lead pipe to a tap and wipe thejoint.

6. Connect polythene pipes, copper pipes andother common types of piping.

7» Provide satisfactory answer to questions onareas such as:

(a) Safety precautions associatedwith plumbing work.

(b) Reasons for periodic inspectionand cleaning of water, gas anddrainage systems.

(c) Selection of pipes and fittings forwater, steam, gas or drainage systems*

(d) Installation practice and regulationsand relevant codes of practice.

(e) Method of changing sprinkler heads.

(f) Proper use of expansion joints andfilters•

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(g) Selection of packing and insulatingmaterials*

(h) Fire prevention and fire-fightingprocedure *

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I. JOB TITLE WINDER

II. JOB LEVEL OPERATIVE

III. JOBDESCRIPTION

Operates and cleans winding machines, removesfull packages and replaces with empty cones,knots broken ends. Sweeps floor under andadjacent to winding machines.


1. Tie correct knots by hand and by yarnknotter skilfully.

2. Thread in and start ends on empty conesskilfully.

3. Detect faulty or dirty yarnsf yarnof wrong counts and faultily woundpackages.

k. Clean winding machines according toschedule.

5» Identify different yarn counts frombobbin and colour codes or appearances.

6, Rectify faulty cheeses and skeins.

7« Remove roller-laps without damagingwinding drum surfaces.


1. Danger and safety devices associatedwith winding machine.

2. Purpose of winding and principles ofwinding machine.

3. Names of winding machine parts.

4* Importance of straightening threadsafter knotting and not allowing loops,fly or waste to enter the packages.

5* Purpose and importance of stoppingdevices*

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6* Importance of unwinding all the yarnfrom a tube, cheese or skein.

7* Difficulties arising in subsequentprocesses due to incorrect knotting,or failing tc make a knot*

8* Importance of preventing mixingdifferent yarns.

9* Importance of detecting and removingfaulty bobbins and placing them in thecorrect place.

10. Importance of maintaining correctsetting for slub catchers.

11. Importance of keeping winding machinesin clean condition.

12, Importance of using correct tensioningwashers.

13, Importance of marking or labellingpackages of different counts*

1 -* Importance of making cheeses of uniformdiameter*

15« Importance of maintaining correct numberof ends in multi-end winding and ensuringequal tension at each end,

16» Different yarn identification methods*

17* Industrial hazards and the necessarysafety precautions associated with theprocesses and machinery of the section*

18» Relevant sections of the Factories andIndustrial Undertakings Ordinance andRegulations and the rules of the company*

VI. TRAINING : Must complete:

1-2 months on-the-job training*

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VII. THADJS T&STS : 1. Demonstrate competence in hand andmachine knotting.

2. Replace feed bobbins, knot ends andre-start machine skilfully,

3. Clean a winding machine efficientlywithin a specified period of time*

*f. Check slub catchers for the correctsetting.

5. Check a number of cheeses for windingfaults and yarn defects.

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7. Demonstrate skill in rectifying a numberof tubes, cheeses and skeins*


(a) Purpose of winding*

(b) Danger and safety devicesassociated with winding machine.

(c) Names of v/inding machine parts.

(d) Effect of imperfect cleaningon quality and machinery.

(e) Bad effects resulting fromfailing to make a knot ofbroken ends.

(f) Reasons for using bobbins ofdifferent colours for differentyarns and the importance ofpreventing mixing different yarns.

(g) Removing yarns wrapped aroundwinding drums.

(h) Action to be taken to rectifyclearer settingsf stoppingdevices and waxing devices.

(i) Importance of unwinding all theyarn from tubesf cheeses or skeins*

(j) Reasons for keeping yarns ofdifferent shades separate*

I. JOB TITLE WARPER


III. JOBDESCRIPTION

Operates a warping machine to produce correctwarper's beams including knotting broken ends,creeling cones and doffing beams* Cleans themachines and cone creels*

IV. TRADE SKILLS

TRADE THEORY

Ability to:

1. Operate warping machine.

2* Set yardage counter, number of endsper warper fs beam and number of beamsaccording to specifications and maintainproper records.

3» Doff full beams and replace with correctempty beams*

4. Find out broken ends from warp ends andknot the ends properly•

5* Maintain even yarn tension duringbeaming.

6. Identify yarn counts»

7* Clean warping machine properly*

Knowledge ofs

1. Danger and safety devices associatedwith warping machine*

2. Purpose of warping and principles ofwarping machine.

3* Names of warping machine parts.

4. Purpose of stopping devices.

5» Purpose of tensioning devices and theirimportance on quality.

6. Importance of keeping warp beam in goodshape.

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7» Yarn counting systems and methods ofyarn identification,

8. Importance of making good and cleanknots during warpingf especiallyavoiding long tails*

9. Bad effect of crossed and slack endson sizing and weaving processes.

10. Importance of keeping warping machine inclean condition.

11. Industrial hazards and the necessarysafety precautions associated with theprocesses and machinery of the section*

12. Relevant sections of the Factories andIndustrial Undertakings Ordinance andfiegulations and the rules of the company«

VI. TRAINING Must complete:

3-6 months on-the-job training.

VII. TRADE TESTS 1, Doff a full beam and replace with anempty one,

2, Operate a warping machine.

3, Set a yardage counter to the requiredyardage.

k. Find out broken ends from warp ends andknot the ends*

5* Calculate the number of ends required perwarper's beam and the number of beams toproduce a sized weaver's beam of a givennumber of ends.

6, Identify different kinds of yarn cones*

7* Clean a warping machine efficiently.

8, Provide satisfactory answer to questionson areas such as:

(a) Safety devices and dangerassociated with warping machine*

(b) Names of warping machine parts.

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(c) Effect of faulty warps onweaving process and clothquality.

(d) Importance of even warpingtension.

(e) Purpose of warping.

(f) Warping faults and their causes*

(g) Importance and principles ofstopping devices.

(h) Importance of keeping warpingmachine in clean condition*

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I.

II.

III.

JOB TITLE

JOB LEVEL

JOBDESCRIPTION

:

:

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DRAWING-IN-WOEKER

OPEEATIVE

Draws warp ends through drop-wires, wirehealds and reeds according to fabric patterns.

IV. TRADE SKILLS :

TRADE THEORT :

Ability to:

1, Use drawing-in tools.

2* Detect damaged reeds and carry out repairswhere necessary*

3* Piece up broken ends*

4. Fix and doff sized beam for drawing~in«

5* Clean drawing-in frame.

6* Check finished work for drawing-infaults and make correction wherenecessary,

7, Identify different kinds of sized beams*

8, Select suitable drop-wires, wire healdsand reeds for various kinds of beams*

Knowledge of:

1, Names of drawing-in frame parts*

2* Identification of different kinds ofsized beams*

3* Different kinds of drop-wiresf wirehealds and reeds*

4* Arrangement of various drafting plans.

5» Inspection of products for defects.

6* Effect of dirty or damaged drop-wiresfwire healds and reeds on fabric quality.


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8» Relevant sections of the Factories andIndustrial Undertakings Ordinance andRegulations and the rules of the company*

TRAINING Must complete:


VII. TRADE TESTS 1* Draw-in a given number of warp endswithin a specified period of time*

2. Use drawing-in tools (such as dentinghooks$ and drawing-in hooks) deftly andskilfully.


(a) Names of drawing-in frame parts.

(b) Effect of defects in sized warpends| dirty and damaged drop-wiresfwire healds and reeds on fabricquality*

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I.

II.

III.

JOB TITLE

JOB LEVEL

JOBDESCHIPTIOJC

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:

:

WEFT FEEDER

OPEfiATIVE

Feeds weft pirns into rotary batteries orshuttle magazines or weft cones on looms*


1, Detect faulty pirns (e*g* damaged pirntip ot base) and shuttles (e.g* roughsurface or bent tongue)*

2, Detect faulty yarns*

3* Detect oily pirns*

4, Identify different yarn counts from colourcodes or appearances.

5« Remove yarn waste from magazine*

6* Creel weft pirns into rotary batteriesor shuttle magazines on weaving machines.

V. TRADE THEOIff : Knowledge of:

1* Correct method of creeling pirns intobatteries or shuttle magazines and theeffects of incorrect creeling,

2, Importance of maintaining continuoussupply of full pirns to looms,

3» Methods of yarn identification*

4« Methods of detecting faulty pirns,wrong countsf dirty yarns etc,

5» Importance of preventing mixing differentweft pirns and preventing feeding wrongyarns to machine*

6, Danger and safety devices associated withweaving machines,

7, Industrial hazards and title necessarysafety precautions associated with theprocesses and machinery of the section*

8* Relevant sections of the Factories andIndustrial Undertakings Ordinance andRegulations and the rules of the company*


1 month on~the-gob training.

VII. TRADE TESTS 1, Feed pirns into a rotary battery orshuttle magazine skilfully.

2. Identify a number of different yarncounts.


(a) Danger and safety devices associatedwith weaving machine*

(b) Importance of correct creeling ofpirns.

(c) Faults of pirnsf shuttles and yarns.

(d) Safety precautions associated withweaving machines*

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I. JOB TITLE

II. JOB LEVEL

PIRN WINDER

OPEEATIVE

III. JOBDESCRIPTION

Operates and cleans pirn winding machines,removes full packages and replaces with emptypirns, knots broken ends. Sweeps floor underand adjacent to pirn winding machines.


1. Tie correct knots by yarn knotter• skilfully.

2. Knot broken ends and start ends on emptypirns skilfully*

3. Operate pirn winding machines.

4* Detect faulty yarn cones, pirns oryarns of wrong counts,

5* Clean pirn winding machines efficiently.

6* Identify different yarn counts from pirnand bobbin codes, colours or appearances*


1. Safety devices and danger associatedwith pirn winding machines.

2* Purpose of pirn winding and principlesof pirn winding machines,

3* Names of pirn winding machine parts.

4* Importance of using correct tensioningdevices, straightening threads afterknotting and preventing fly or wastefrom entering into pirns*

5« Purpose and importance of stopping devices.;

6. Importance of unwinding all the yarn froma cone*

?• Difficulties arising in subequentprocesses due to incorrect knottingor failing to make a knot*

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8* Importance of preventing mixingdifferent yarns.

9« Importance of regular cleaning of pirnwinding machines*

10. Importance of detecting faulty packages.

11. Different methods of yarn identification*

12* Industrial hazards and the safetyprecautions associated with the processesand machinery of the section.


VI. TRAINING Must completes


VII. TRADE TESTS s 1. Doff full pirns, replace with empty pirns(if it is not a fully automatic winder)and re-start the spindle.

2. Demonstrate competence in hand andmachine knotting.

3. Check and adjust tensioning devices tothe correct tension.

*f. Clean a pirn winding machine efficientlywithin a specified period of time.

5. Rectify a number of pirns and cones.


(a) Purpose of pirn winding.

(b) Danger and safety devices associatedwith pirn winding machines.

(c) Names of pirn winding machine parts.

(d) Effect of imperfect cleaning work onquality and machinery.

(e) Importance of unwinding all the yarnfrom a cone.

(f) Results of re-starting a broken endwith proper knotting.

(g) Identification of various yarn counts.1

(h) Seasons for using bobbins of differentcolours for different yarns and theimportance of preventing mixingdifferent yarns•

(i) Removing yarns wrapped around windingspindles*

JOB TITLE WARP-TYING MACHINE OPERATOR


III. JOBDESCRIPTION

Operates and maintains warp-tying machine inthe tying of warp from weaver*s beams for theweaving section*

IV. TRADE SKILLS : Ability tos

1* Set-upf operate and adjust warp-tyingmachine and use warp tying tools.

2, Select suitable needles for differentyarn counts.

3. Clean and carry out routine and simplemaintenance of tying machine«

4* Check healdsf drop wires, reeds and warpfor defects and report on any defectsfound*

5* Remove tangled warp yarns with brushesor combs.

6. Prepare warp sheets for tying processskilfully.

7* Maintain warp sheets in uniform andorderly condition*

8* Repair broken threads and loom them incorrect order.

9. Draw knotted warp yarns through mailsand reed.

10. Tie various types of knots skilfully.

V. TRADE THEOHT : Knowledge of:

1. Construction, operation and principlesof warp-tying machine.

2. Importance of using correct needles fordifferent yarn counts*

3» Techniques of preparing orderly anduniform warp sheets*

*f. Arrangement of various drafting plans *

5. Importance of removing all tangled warpyarns before warp-tying*

6. Effect of damaged drop-wiresf wire healdsand reeds on fabric quality.

7* Importance of maintaining warp yarns inclean and undamaged condition,

8. Importance of maintaining warp-tyingmachine in a clean state*


10. Eelevant sections of the Factories andIndustrial Undertakings Ordinance andRegulations and the rules of the company.

VI. TBAINING Must complete:

months on-the-job training.

VII. TRADE TESTS 1* Make the necessary preparation fortying-in a warp*

2. Set-up and start a warp-tying machine*

3« Use warp-tying tools to prepare a goodwarp sheet.

, Provide satisfactory answer to questionson areas such as:

(a) Names of warp-tying machineparts.

(b) Effect of tangled warp yarns onweaving process.

(c) Importance of maintaining warpsheets in clean and undamagedcondition*

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I. JOB TITLE WEAVER


III. JOBDESCRIPTION

IV. TRADE SKILLS

Operates one or more weaving machines to producefabric, systematically and continuously inspectsfabrics produced and warps, pieces broken ends,repairs minor fabric faults, and replaces faultyweft.

Ability to:

1. Operate weaving machines and tend weavingmachines according to standard patrolschedule.

2. tf/eave fabrics of different structures.

3» Find picks and check fabrics for faults.

k* Repair end breaks and simple fabric faults.

5. Adjust the fell of cloth and the tension ofwarp to ensure good setting up place.

6. Feed pirns and shuttles if necessary.

7. Operate, check and clean pirn windingattachment (Unifil)» if equipped.

8. Doff woven cloth and fix cloth roller.

9» Take appropriate action when a machinefault is indicated by noise or other means.

10. Clean weaving machine parts throughwhich yarns passes and areas immediatelyabove warp yarn and cloth.

11. Identify different types of yarns frompirn and colour codes.


1. Safety mechanisms and danger associatedwith weaving machine.

2. Basic principles of weaving process.

3. Names of weaving machine parts.

if Structures of various

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5« Standard patrol schedule of tending a group,of looms.

6* Inspection of products for defects.

7* Importance and methods of making good andclean warp yarn piecings and drawing-inwarp threads through correct heald eyesand dents when piecing broken ends.

8. Importance of positioning weft yarns in.correct positions in the cloth after weftbreak.

9. Importance of producing cloth withoutany defects.

10* Importance of preventing using wrongcounts or dirty yarns.

11. Operation and control of pirn windingattachment (e.g. unifil) if equipped.

12* Industrial hazards and the necessary safetyprecautions associated with the processesand machinery of the section.

13» Relevant sections of the Factories andIndustrial Undertakings Ordinance andRegulations and rules of the company.

VI. TRAINING

VII. TRADE TESTS :

Must complete:


1. Operate a loom and weave a specified lengthof cloth. Stop the loom with the shuttlestopping in the right box.

2. Patrol around a number of looms and showevidence of understanding correct andefficient methods of patrol for maximum andeconomical observation.

3* Piece broken warp ends and replace shuttlesskilfully.

km From given samples of fabric faults, givereasonable comments on the possible causesof the faults.

5» Repair a simple fabric fault.


(a) Safety mechanisms and dangerassociated with weaving machine.

(b) Names of weaving machine parts*

(c) Effect of faulty piecing knotsfloose ends, double picks, oilyyarns, dirty yarns, mixed yarnsand wrong yarn counts on fabricquality.

(d) Function of stopping devices.

(e) Importance of drawing-in warp threadsthrough the right heald eyes and dentswhen piecing broken ends.

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I. JOB TITLE FABRIC INSPECTOR AND YARDAGE RECORDER


III. JOBDESCRIPTION

Inspects piece goods, detects fabric faultsand marks the positions of the faults.Measures and records the yardage of fabricwoven by each weaver daily at each shift*

IV. TRADE SKILLS :

V. TRADE THEORY :

Ability to:

1. Operate inspection machine.

2. Detect and mark fabric faults.

3. Maintain accurate yardage records of eachweaver, each loom and each type of cloth.

*f. Take readings from loom pick counter andcalculate the yardage of different typesof cloth.

5. Use pick counting glass for clothanalysis.

6. Clean inspection machine.

Knowledge of:

1. Different types of fabrics and theirstructures.

2. Principles of cloth inspection machine.

3» Importance of detecting fabric faults.

Jf* Names of fabric faults.

5* Simple cloth analysis, e.g. counting endsand picks per unit length.

6. Importance of checking cloth width.

7» Importance of immediately notifying thesupervisor of faults and wrong structures*

8. Colour codes for marking different fabricfaults.

9« Purpose of recording yardage.

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10. Use of loom pick counter.

11. Industrial hazards and the necessarysafety precautions associated with theprocesses and machinery of the section.

12. Relevant sections of the Factories andIndustrial Undertakings Ordinance andRegulations and the rules of the company.



VII. TRADE TESTS 1. Operate an inspection machine.

2. From given fabric faults, givereasonable comments on the detectionof the faults.

3* Using a pick counting glass analyse apiece of fabric including finding thenumbers of ends and picks per unitlength.

*f. Take a reading from a loom pick counterand calculate the yardage of clothproduced on the loom.


(a) Names of common fabric faultsand their causes.

(b) Bad effect of wrongly recordedyardage.

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I. JOB TITLE EXAMINER

JOB LEVEL OPERATIVE

III. JOBDESCRIPTION

Examines piece goods from the mendingsection» Checks the fabrics for weavingfaults, width and length and decideswhether first or second quality*

IV* TRADE SKILLS :

V. TRADE THEORY :

Ability to:

!• Detect fabric faults*

2* Indicate causes of faults and theirpreventive and corrective methods*

3* Judge first or second quality piecegoods according to quality standards*

Knowledge of:

1. Fabric faults*

2. Different types of cloth and theirstructures*

3« Purpose of detecting and marking piecegood faults, and deciding whetherre-repairing is necessary*

k* Importance of despatching faultlesscloth for sale,

5* Quality standards and requirements ofdifferent grades*

6, Industrial hazards and the necessarysafety precautions associated with theprocesses and machinery of the section«

7* Relevant sections of the Factories andIndustrial Undertakings Ordinance andRegulations and the rules of thecompany*

VI* TRAINING Must complete:

1-2 months on-the-tjob training*

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VII. TRADE TESTS : 1. From given samples of faulty cloth,give reasonable comments on the possiblecauses of the faults.

2. From given samples of repaired clothexamine the quality of repair5 andcomment on any necessary re-repairing.


(a) Different types of faultst theircauses and methods of repair.

(b) Quality standards.

(c) Definition of "Second Quality11.

I. JOB TITLE : MENDER

II, JOB LEVEL : OPERATIVE

III. JOBDESCRIPTION

Repairs faults, where necessary and practicable^in loom state and finished piece goods*


!• Detect fabric faults*

2* Repair different types of weaving faults-

3* Use fabric repairing tools.

V. TRADE THEORY :

VI. TRAINING

Knowledge of:

!• Counts of various cotton yarns.

2. Structures of various fabrics.

3. Purpose and techniques of repairingfabric faults.

km Inspection of products (piece goods)for defects*

5« Colour codes used for marking differentfabric faults*

6* Names of various fabric faults*

7* Importance of "invisible" mending•

8, Industrial hazards and the necessarysafety precautions associated with theprocesses and machinery of the section.


Must complete*

1-2 months on-the-job-training.

VII. TRADE TESTS 1. From given faulty fabrics, find out thefaults and repair them*

2m Provide satisfactory answer to questionon areas such as:

(a) Names of various fabric faults,their causes and remedies•

(b) Methods of repairing faults inpiece goods*

(c) Definition of "Second Quality11*

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II.

III.

IV.

JOB TITLE CARD LAGER

JOB LEVEL : OPERATIVE

JOBDESCRIPTION

TRADE SKILLS

Laces and fixes pattern cards.

Ability to:

!• Operate, maintain and clean card lacingmachine *

2* Arrange pattern cards in correct orderand lace them properly.

3* Detect defective or damaged cards andcarry out repairs where necessary.

k* Adjust tension of lace on card lacingmachine»

5. Mark cards for identification and positioning,

6. Tie in metal support pins at regularintervals on a completed set of lacedpunched cards.

7. Identify different pattern cards.

8. Operate towel loom.

9* - ix pattern cards/dobby lags onto towelloom in correct order and position.

10. Detect fabric faults caused by wrongarrangement of cards or incorrectly punchedcards or wrong pegging on dobby lags.


1. Purpose of card/lags lacing and fixing.

2m Operation and principles of card lacingmachine*

3, Importance and methods of arrangingcards/dobby lags in correct sequence.

k* Reasons for marking cards/dobby lagsduring lacing.

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5* Functions of pattern cards/dobby lagsin towel weaving.

6. Relation between fabric design and patterncards/dobby lags.

7* Fabric faults caused by wrong cutting,lacing or fixing of pattern cards or wrongarrangement of dobby lags*

8. Functions and names of jacquard and dobbymechanism parts.

9. Danger and safety devices associated withtowel loom.

10. Importance of handling pattern cards/dobbylags with care*

11. Industrial hazards and the necessary safetyprecautions associated with the processesand machinery of the section*

12. Relevant Sections of the Factories andIndustrial Undertakings Ordinance andRegulations and the rules of the company*



VII. TRADE TESTS 1. Arrange and lace a given number of cardswithin a specified period of time.

2. Repair a few defective pattern cards.

3« Demonstrate competence in operatingcard-lacing machine*

4. Operate a towel loom and fix a setof pattern cards/dobby lags onto theloom skilfully.

5* From given samples of fabric faults pointout which of them are caused by wrong lacing*wrong fixingf wrong pegging or incorrectcutting of cards or lags.

6. Provide satisfactory answer to questionson areas such sis:

(a) Methods of arranging cards in goodorder.

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(b) Result of using wrongly arrangedor damaged cards/dobby lags.

(c) Effect of overtight or slack lacingon weaving process.

(d) Functions of pattern cards anddobby lags*

(e) Mechanical action of jacquardor dobby mechanisms*

(f) Names of the main parts of lacingmachine, jacquard and dobbymechanisms*

(g) Danger and safety devices associatedwith towel loom.

(h) Reasons for marking cards or lags,

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JOB TITLE PATTERN REPRODUCER


III. JOBDESCRIPTION

Reproduces pattern cards and/or dobby lags.


1. Operate, adjust, maintain and cleanpattern card repoducing machine*

2« Use appropriate tools to reproduce dobbylags.

3* Number cards and/or dobby lags incorrect sequence and arrange them inorder.

k* Detect wrong pattern cards and/or dobbylags from woven fabric structure and makethe necessary correction.

5« Carry out minor machine repairs onpattern card repoducing machine.


1. Construction, operation and principlesof pattern card reproducing machine.

2. Methods and techniques of numbering cardsin sequence*

3» Importance and purpose of arranging cardsin correct order.

4. Methods of detecting wrongly punchedpattern cards and/or wrongly made dobbylags from woven fabric structures.

5« Pattern making process.

6* Industrial hazards and the necessarysafety precautions associated with theprocesses and machinery of the section.

?• Relevant sections of the Factories andIndustrial Undertakings Ordinance andRegulations and the rules of the company.

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VII. TRADE TESTS !• Operate a pattern card reproducing machineto reproduce a few cards and number themin correct sequence*

2m Detect a few faultily punched cards.


(a) Purpose of reproducing patterncards.

(b) Effect of faultily punched cardsor wrongly arranged cards onweaving process*

(c) Names of pattern cardreproducing machine parts*

(d) Pattern making process.

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I. JOB TITLE TOVJEL SEvVER/ESMMER


III. JOBDESCRIPTION

Sews one selvedges and ends of woven towels.

IV. TRAD2 SKILLS : Ability to:

1. Operate sewing machine to obtain correctsize of hem or selvedge.

2. Sew ends and selvedges of towels neatlyand accurately,

3* Cut towels to the correct length beforesewing.

km Replace and set sewing needles and adjustcutting knife.

5» Adjust yard tension and stitch length.

6. Fold selvedge or hem for sewing,

?• Guide towel under sewing needle duringsewing.

8. Sew towels at different speeds accordingto the nature and type of towel,

9» Carry out maintenance and minor repairs'of sewing machine*

10. Use simple measuring instruments andauxiliary equipment.

11. Clean sewing machine properly.


1* Purpose and methods of sewing hems andselvedges neatly and accurately.

2» Principles of sewing machine.

3* Adjustment of stitch length.

km Names of sewing machine parts.

5« Danger and safety devices associated withsewing machine.

6m Function and structure of various sewingmachine parts.

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7« Control of machine speed*

8. Techniques of sewing and seaming at highand low speeds.

9. Different types of industrial sewingthreads.


11, Relevant sections of the Factories andIndustrial Undertakings Ordinance andRegulations and the rules of the company.


2-3 moiiths on-the-job training.

VII. TRADE TESTS 1* Operate a sewing machine to sew neatly andaccurately the selvedges and/or hems of anumber of towels within a specified periodof time.

2* Change the sewing needle and cutting knifeof a given sewing machine skilfully.

3« Set the sewing needle of a given sewingmachine to the specified stitch length.

4. Set the cutting knife of a given sewingmachine to the specified setting*

5* Sew towels at different speeds and explainhow the speed can be adjusted.

6. Demonstrate competence in accurate towelcutting*

7m Adjust yarn tension.

8* Clean a sewing machine efficiently withina specified period of time.

9« Properly lubricate a given sewing machine*

10. Carry out minor adjustments and repairs ona given sewing machine to ensure efficientrunning.

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!!• Provide satisfactory answer to questionson areas such as:

(a) Purpose of sewing and theimportance of correct stitchlength*

(b) Importance of neat workmanship.

(c) Names of machine parts,

(d) Lubricating points on a sewingmachine•

(e) Danger and safety devicesassociated v/ith sewing machine.

(f) Function and structure ofvarious sewing machine parts."

(g) Reasons for changing sewingspeed.

(h) Types and use of differentindustrial sewing threads.

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I. JOB TITLE TOWEL INSPECTOR


III. JOBDESCRIPTION

Inspects piece goods, detects fabric faults andmarks the position of the faults*

TRADE SKILLS

TRADE THEORY

Ability to:

!• (Operate towel inspection machine.

2m Detect and mark fabric faults*

3« Use pick counting glass for clothanalysis.

km Clean towel inspection machine.

Knowledge of:

1. Types and fabric structures of commontowel fabrics.

2. Yarn and fabric quality*

3. Principles of towel inspection machine.

4. Importance and methods of detecting towelfabric faults.

5« Names of various towel fabric faults.

69 Simple fabric analysis.

7* Importance of checking towel sizes.

8« Importance of immediately notifying thesupervisor of faults and wrong structures,

9* Colour codes used for marking differenttowel faults.


11« Relevant sections of the"Factories andIndustrial Undertakings Ordinance andRegulations and the rules of the company.


months on-the-job training.

VII. TRADE TESTS : 1. Operate an inspection machine.

2. From given towel fabric faults, point outthe faults, name them and explain how theycan be detected.

3. Using a pick counting glass, analyse apiece of towel fabric including findingthe numbers of ends and picks per unitlength .


(a) Names of various fabric faultsand their causes.

(b) Purpose of yarn and toweltesting and its influence ontowel fabric quality andproduction.

(c) Reasons for calibrating testinstruments at intervals.

(d) Reasons for prohibitingsubmission of false testresults.

(e) Action to be taken if changesoccur in test results.

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I. JOB TITLE TOMEL MENDER


III. JOBDESCRIPTION

IV. TRADE SKILLS :

V. TRADE THEORY :

Repair minor defects in towel fabrics*

Ability to:

1* Find defects in towel fabrics*

2* Judge whether a defect can be mended ornot*

3* Repair defective towel fabrics neatly*

k* Select correct type and colour of yarnfor mending*

5« Use mending tools*

Knowledge of:

1, Importance of neat and careful towelmending,

2. Common reparable towel fabric defects*

3* Causes of common defects and theirremedies and prevention*

4* Different methods used in towel mending*

5« Importance of keeping towels in cleancondition.

6, Different types and colours of yarn usedfor towel mending*

7* Importance of rejecting towels withserious defects*

Sm Industrial hazards and the necessarysafety precautions associated with theprocesses and machinery of the section.

9« Relevant sections of the Factories andIndustrial Undertakings Ordinance andRegulations and the rules of thecompany*

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VI. TRAILING : Must complete:


VII. TiUDU Ti STS : 1. Repair given faulty towels neatly withthe correct type and colour of yarn withina specified period of time.

2« From given defective towels select thosewhich cannot be repaired.

3. From given faulty towels point out thedefects and explain how they should berepaired.

k» Provide satisfactory answer to questionson areas such ass

(a) Purpose of towel mending.

Cb) Methods of towel mending*

(c) Importance of keeping towelsin clean condition.

(d) Causes of common defects andtheir prevention.

(e) Towel mending tools.

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I. JOB TITLE :

II. JOB LEVEL J

SHEARING MACHINE OPERATOR

OPERATIVE

JOBDESCRIPTION

Operate shearing machine to shear fabrics.

IV. TEADE SKILLS : Ability to:

1. Properly thread fabric through shearingmachine *

2. Operate and clean shearing machine andsewing machine.

3* Adjust fabric tension, machine speed andrelative speed and settings of shearingknife to obtain different shearing effect*

k* Decide when shearing knife requiresgrinding.

5« Check the effectiveness of shearingprocess and detect over^sheared orunder-sheared fabrics.

6« Take corrective action when a machinefault is indicated by noise or othermeans.

7« Strip and clean shearing knife.

8S Follow instructions and maintain productionrecords accurately.

TRADE THEORY : Knowledge of:

1. Purpose of fabric shearing.

2* Operation, control, construction andprinciples of shearing machine.

3» Maintenance and cleaning work of shearingmachine*

*f* Correct shearing sequence and effectivenessof shearing process.

5» Effect of shearing knife setting, machinespeed, fabric tension and relative speed ofshearing knife on the effectiveness andquality of shearing process.

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6. Operation and control of sewing machine*

7« Danger and safety mechanisms associatedwith shearing machine and sewing machine,

8. Importance of keeping shearing machinein clean condition and in particularremoving all waste.

9» Industrial hazards and the necessarysafety precautions associated with theprocesses and machinery of the section.

10* Relevant sections of the Factories andIndustrial Undertakings Ordinance andRegulations and the rules of the company,


6-9 months on-the-job training

VII. TRADE TESTS 1. Join several pieces of fabrics and threadthe fabric through a shearing machine.

2« Operate a shearing machine.

3. Adjust the shearing knife setting, machinespeed and fabric tension of a shearingmachine according to the fabric beingprocessed.

4* From a given piece of sheared fabric,point out any shearing faults and givereasonable comments on their possiblecauses.

5* Strip and clean a shearing knife.

6. Provide satisfactory answer to questions onareas such as:

(a) Purpose of towel shearing.

(b) Function of shearing knife.

(c) Effects of over shearing or undershearing of a fabric.

Cd) Names of machine parts.

(e) Danger associated with shearingmachine and the necessary safetyprecautions.

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I* v JOB TITLE :

II. JOB LEVEL :

REED FETTLER

OPERATIVE

III, JOBDESCRIPTION Repairs, cleans and polishes all kinds of reeds.

IV. TRADE SKILLS :

V. TRADE THEORY

Ability to:

1* Repair, clean and polish various types ofreeds, and use the necessary tools for thispurpose.

2* Apply reed protectives*

3* Fix and dismantle reeds*

4. Identify reeds of different numbers of sizes.

5« Mark on reeds, according to reed space,the position from which warp ends haveto be drawn in.

Knowledge ofs

1. Structure of various types of reeds.

2. Characteristics of reeds affectingfabric quality.

3* Importance of keeping reeds in clean andhighly polished condition.

k* Importance of keeping reed dents equallyspaced.

5» Relationship between reeds and clothstructure, and the bad effects of usingwrong reeds.

6* Industrial hazards and the necessary safetyprecautions associated with the processesand machinery of the section.

?• Relevant sections of the Factories andIndustrial Undertakings Ordinance andRegulations and the rules of the company*

VI, TRAINING Must complete:


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VII. TRADE TESTS : 1* Hepair a given faulty reed.

2m Clean and polish a used reed.

3. From a given sample of fabric, pointout the fabric faults caused by defectivereeds.

*U Provide satisfactory answer to questionson areas such as:

(a) Methods of repairing reeds.

(b) Fabric faults caused by defectivereeds.

(c) Numbering of reeds and its relationwith fabric structure.

Cd) Methods of storing reeds.

(e) Assessing reed number by measurementand calculation.

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I. JOB TITLE ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR


III. JOBDESCRIPTION

Assists the supervisor in checking andpiecing weaverfs beams for production, andrepairs faulty fabrics on loom.


!• Operate weaving machines and use thetools of the trade.

2. Carry out routine fabric and loominspection with a view to takingpreventive rather than correctiveaction.

3. Tie-in warp yarns on new weaver's beamsand prepare the looms for production.

k. Repair faulty fabrics on loom.

5« Doff woven cloth and fix cloth roller.

6. Identify and separate different materialsand yarns.

7* Take corrective action and report tothe supervisor when a machine faultis indicated by noise or other means.

8* Assist in tracing causes of productionfaults and in keeping the workingcondition clean and safe.

9» Carry out routine cleaning work of looms.

V, TRADE THEORY Knowledge of:

1* Weaving processes.

2* Construction, operation, adjustment andprinciples of weaving machine.

3. All the working methods and tools ofthe trade.

k* Structures, designs and drawing-indrafts of common fabrics.

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$• Product inspection methods*

6. Yarn counts and their identification*

?• Safety mechanisms and danger associatedwith weaving machinery.

8. Fabric faults, their causes and repairingtechniques*

9« Routine inspection and cleaning schedules.


11• Relevant sections of the Factories andIndustrial Undertakings Ordinance andRegulations and the rules of thecompany.


months on-the-job training*

VII. TRADE TESTS !• Operate a loom and weave a specifiedlength of fabric. Then stop the loom withthe shuttle stopping in the right box.

2« From given fabric faults give reasonablecomments on the possible causes of thefaults *

3» Repair a given fabric fault on a loomand re-start the loom after reptairing*

4. Adjust the fell and warp tension on aloom to obtain a good setting-up place.

5* Tie-in warp yarns on a new weaver's beamfor production skilfully*


(a) Danger and safety devicesassociated with weavingmachine.

(b) Structures, designs anddrawing-in drafts for commonfabrics.

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(c) "Setting-up11 after pickfinding,

(d) Effect of bad knots, looseends, double picks, oilyyarns, dirty yarns, mixedyarns and wrong yarn countson fabric quality.

(e) Importance of fabric andloom inspection.

(f) Common fabric faults andtheir causes.

I. JOB TITLE ASSISTANT SIZES


III. JOBDESCRIPTION

Assists the sizer in operating and cleaningsizing machine, preparing size mixings, creelingwarpers1 beams, threading up, leasing, gaitingup and doffing fully-sized beams and repairingbroken ends.


1. Operate sizing machine*

2. Creel warpers' beams, thread-up, lease andgait up sizing machine.

3. Doff sized beams.

4. Adjust machine speed and yarn tensionproperly.

5. Repair end breaks at warp beams.

6. Clean sizing machine according to schedule.

7. Correct crossed ends, individual slackends and bad selvedges.


1. Danger and safety devices associated withsizing machine.

2. Purpose of sizing warp yarns.

3* Names of sizing machine parts.

k+ Importance of controlling sizing processto ensure that sized yarn carries correctamount of size and moisture.

5« Identification and proper separation ofdifferent warp beams.

6. Importance of keeping sizing machine inclean condition.

7. Industrial hazards and the safety precautionsassociated with the processes and machinery'

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8« Relevant sections of the Factories andIndustrial Undertakings Ordinance andRegulations and the rules of the company.



VII. TRADE TESTS 1. Operate a sizing machine.

2« Creel unsized beams and doff sized beams.

3« Correct crossed ends, slack ends and badselvedges and repair end breaks.

k* Clean a sizing machine skilfully withina specified period of time.

5» Provide satisfactory answer to questionson areas such as:

(a) Purpose of sizing warp yarns.

(b) Danger associated with sizingmachine.

(c) Names of machine parts.

(d) Importance of keeping sizingmachine in clean condition.

(e) Effect of badly leased ends,individual slack ends and badselvedges created in sizing onweaving process.

JOB TITLE : ASSISTANT BLEACHER/DYfiR


III. JOBDESCRIPTION

Assists the bleacher/dyer in operating bleachingand dyeing machines; carries out bleaching anddyeing operations including dissolving dyestuffsand chemicals and loading them into the machines;or looks after specific bleaching or dyeingmachine(s).


!• Thread yarn through bleaching/dyeingmachine and load and unload the machine.

2* Assist the bleacher or dyer in operatingbleaching/dyeing machines.

3* Detect and correct faults occurred inbleaching and dyeing processes.

4. Wash off dyed materials.

5» Operate hydro-extractor to dry off(without entanglement) yarns*

6. Carry out final drying of yarns*

7* Handle and store chemicals and dyestuffswith care*

8. Identify grey yarns and bleached yarns*


1* Danger and safety devices associated withbleaching/dyeing machines.

2o Dangerous properties of bleaching anddyeing chemicals e.g* acids and alkalis,and the necessary safety precautions.

3* Correct methods of dissolving dye-stuffsand chemicals.

k. Bleaching and dyeing methods and theapplication of different* classes ofdye-stuffs.

5. Importance of proper scouring and bleaching,

6. Causes of over bleaching or under bleachingand their remedies*

7* Behaviour and sensitivities of differenttextile materials to various chemicals.

8* Industrial hazards and the necessarysafety precautions associated with theprocesses and machinery of the section.

9. Relevant sections of the Factories andIndustrial Undertakings Ordinances andRegulations and the rules of the company.

TRAINING Must complete:


VII. TRADE TESTS : 1. Operate a bleaching or dyeing machineincluding the loading and unloading ofmaterials *

2* Prepare a sulphuric acid solution to therequired concentration*

3» Prepare a caustic soda solution to therequired concentration*

*f. Pack hanks of yarn into a hydro-extractorin such a way so as to avoid entanglementduring drying-off.

5« Provide satisfactory answer to questionon areas such as:

(a) Correct handling and dangerousproperties of dyestuffs and chemicals.

(b) Procedure for bleaching and dyeingyarns and towels.

(c) Importance of adequate washing-offafter dyeing.

(d) Importance of careful handling of hanksof yarn to avoid entanglement.

(e) Bad effects of careless scouring andbleaching.

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I. JOB TITLE ASSISTANT MECHANIC


III. JOBDESCRIPTION

Assists in erecting, setting, overhauling,ooOTsrting, modifying, oiling and repairingof machinery in one or more departments.

IV. TRADE SKILLS : Ability to;

1, Assist in machine erection, setting,overhauling, conversion and repairs.

2. Handle and use the tools and gauges ofthe trade.

3* Lubricate machinery according toschedules*

k* Make simple machine gauges.

5* Check machine parts for wear and reporton any defects.

6. Check and maintain machine guards in position,


1. Simple textile mechanics and engineering.

2. Construction, operation and principles oftextile machinery.

3. Various tools and gauges of the trade andtheir application.

k* Danger and safety devices associated withtextile machinery.

5* Names of textile machine parts.

6* Importance of correct machine alignmentand settings on textile machinery.

?• Lubricants and their application and theimportance of keeping oil holes andgrease cups free from dirt.

8. Lubricating points on and lubricatingschedules for various textile machinery.

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9» Importance of keeping machines andworking condition in clean state.

10» Simple electrical theories and machines.


12* Relevant sections of the Factories andIndustrial Undertakings Ordinance andRegulations and the rules of thecompany.



VII. TRADE TBSTS 1. Find the dimensions of a machine partfrom a given drawing.

2. Adjust simple settings to the requiredtolerances on a given textile machine.

3. Remove, replace and re-set a machinepart.

km Remove, clean, examine, lubricate andreplace a ball or roller bearing.

5» Indicate the lubrication points on twogiven textile machines and the type oflubricant to be used in each case.

6» Make a simple machine gauge.

7. Check a given machine part for wear andmake suggestion on repairs*

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I. JOB TITLE BUNDLER


III. JOBDESCRIPTION

Operates and cleans bundling press; seamsgunny cloth; weighs and marks bundles.

IV. TRADE SKILLS ; Ability to:

1* Operate bundling press to make properlypressed and bound bundles.

2. Handle properly wrapping bands, gunnycloth, paper lining and wooden battens.

3. Mark bundles of different types of piecegoods.

k* Clean and maintain bundling press*


!• Danger and safety devices associatedwith bundling press.

2. Purpose of bundling and principles ofbundling press.

3* Names of bundling machine parts.

k* Importance of keeping bundling equipmentin clean condition.

5* Bundle specifications and overalldimensions.

6. Identification marks and bundle numbers,net and gross weights markings fordifferent kinds of bundles.

7m Different piece-goods labels and theresults of mixing different piece-goodslabels or using wrong labels.

8, Industrial hazards and the necessarysafety precautions associated with theprocesses and machinery of the section.

9. Relevant sections of the Factories andIndustrial Undertakings Ordinance andRegulations and thejculeaja£,Jbhe_.company•


1-2 weeks on-the-job training.

VII. TRADE TESTS : 1. Operate a bundling press and make abundle of cloth within a specifiedperiod of time. The bundle must beproperly pressed, wrapped and banded.

2» Mark a bundle according to specifications.

3. Clean a bundling press skilfully withina specified period of time.


(a) Importance of making compactand standard size bundles.

(b) Danger and safety devicesassociated with bundling press.

(c) Names of bundling machineparts.

(d) Consequence of mixingdifferent types of piecegoods in a bundle.

(e) Reasons for correct and clearmarkings on bundles.

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