Textile Manufacture Production Operations

Aim

The aim of this unit is to provide learners with a knowledge and understanding of textiles production in small to large scale manufacturing operations

Learning outcomes

LO1 Understand the geographic, historic, economic and ecological significance of fibre production

1.1 Analyse and record information about fibre production from global sources

1.2 Evaluate the production of a specific fibre or type of fabric using both historical and contemporary references

LO2 Understand the systems and manufacturing processes relating to natural and man-made fibre and fabric production

2.1 Record and differentiate the key elements of manufacturing processes

2.2 Describe the different stages of processing and the quality control applied during production

LO3 Be able to research and evaluate production and operating methods relevant to selected specialist areas

3.1 Make an accurate and informative report on a manufacturing operation

3.2 Analyse and evaluate the methods used by a contemporary textile designer/maker

LO4 Understand varying manufacturing operations and their respective production strategies

4.1 Compare and contrast the organisation, equipment and methods of different manufacturers

4.2 Research and analyse the interrelationships between types of business, business structures and market focus

4.3 Research and analyse the key characteristics of the production and operation strategies of different business structures.