Interested in a simple Skills Scan and Learning Progress Tracker tool for the Technical dyer and colourist standard?
Knowledge
K1: Dyeing and colouration of textiles/fabrics in the overall textile supply chain including the history of dyeing in the UK, the dyeing techniques have evolved and the common practices of dyehouse operations
K2: Strategies for manufacturing including global resourcing, strategic planning, management culture and expectation and plant operations that effect the manufacturing process
K3: Product requirements used in dyeing and colouration of yarns and fabrics including production application, variety of use, innovation, cost control and pricing fluctuation
K4: Risk assessment & management, hazard identification & rectification, safe working systems and an understanding of the legal frameworks that affect textile production, such as Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations, (CoSHH), Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals Regulation (REACH) and any other statutory regulations
K5: Fibre processes, fibre types and specific dyes for coloration manufacturing and how fibres react under chemical processes
K6: Background and nature of the global textile industry, including how the textile colouration markets are served worldwide, the goods that are procured, the services to business, customer expectations and who the supply chain works
K7: Hazard protocols including safe storage of dyestuffs and chemicals
K8: Dye and colour production equipment used for dyeing and colouring fibres, yarns and fabrics for processing
K9: Colour chemistry in the manufacturing process and how it affects the finished product. This includes the technical knowledge of protein fibres, cellulosic fibres, synthetic fibres, and man-made fibres and the structures of dye molecules
K10: Chemical and physical theories that underpin textiles from raw material through to finished coloured fabric/garment including colour physics, colour measurement and the implementation in a laboratory and production setting.
K11: Process of applying chemistry to textile colouration including reactions, pH control, methodology and rationale including which fibre with which dye you would select for usage.
K12: Quality and environmental standards appropriate for colour fastness both legislated and advisory in relation to effluent, safe chemical usage, organic textiles and other materials
K13: Machinery and engineering design, the flow and process of production, dye pressure, suitability, and product preparation used within dye/colour machinery and the effect of processing on product quality
K14: Environmental controls and implications of failure
K15: A range of industry ICT systems to determine the correct dye colour
Skills
S1: Create and monitor dye profiles for batch production and batch reporting, ensuring that appropriate decision making to tackle fault or quality issues is effectively undertaken
S2: Develop operational plans that affect dye manufacturing, including the completion of specialist, technical reports and data to articulate results
S3: Perform effectively within a team environment and build strong positive working relationships with internal and external customers, colleagues, stakeholders and suppliers to ensure the mission and the ethos of the company is maintained.
S4: Identify and formulate problem solving technical problems associated with errors or critical failures within the coloration industry
S5: Carry out technical dye profiling for batch production, batch reporting analytics and problem solving/decision making to tackle fault or quality issues
S6: Use pressure (jet) and atmospheric dyeing techniques and machinery to produce dyed fibres, yarns and fabrics including jig/winch, loose stock, vat, hank, yarn and top dyeing variations
S7: Identify types of dye process needed to ascertain variations and differences of natural and man-made fibres, such as polyesters, wools, cottons and nylons
S8: Carry out technical steps in the manufacturing selection process to ensure non-routine dye treatments and application techniques are consistent
S9: Effective team performance, building positive relationships with stakeholders to ensure the mission and the ethos of the company is maintained throughout the customer journey
S10: Effectively communicate at all levels, detailing dye and colouration information with clarity, logic and accuracy demonstrating a high degree of technical detail to stakeholders
S11: Maintain atmospheric and pressure dyeing systems, ensuring that presses, hoists and dispensary equipment including effluent control are managed and maintained, machinery utilisation is maximised and downtime minimised through effective maintenance
S12: Contribute to operational plans including specialist, technical reports and data to reinforce results and decision making such as Identifying priorities that affect the running of production
S13: Scrutinise the impact of environment science on dyeing and colouration processes and manage treatments that impact on the environment (such as spillage, effluent leakage, process controlling, implication and remedial activity)
S14: Analyse information, formulate judgements and articulate reasoned arguments through reflection, review and evaluation
S15: Use relevant ICT systems and machinery such as flow control, valve pressure, valve opening machines and spectrometers to determine the correct dye colour
Behaviours
B1: Acts with honesty and integrity as key indicators of competence whilst promoting a collective ownership of performance through a 'zero error/right first time' approach
B2: Flexibility and adaptability in the workplace, showing positivity in dealing with changing patterns to meet business priorities
B3: Responsible approach to manage, mitigate and avoid risk through self-awareness, openness and sensitivity to diversity in terms of function, people, culture, business and management activity
B4: Show energy and enthusiasm in the role including dealing with setbacks, coping under pressure
B5: Self-manage work constraints in terms of resource, planning, behaviour, motivation and enterprise
B6: Ensure that client confidentiality is honoured and maintained consistently
B7: Logical thinker, using cognitive skills to analyse information and identify solutions
Duty 1
DUTY: Undertake production planning and scheduling of dyeing machines
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Processing speeds and maintenance logsAccuracy in production qualityStandard Operating ProceduresCompliance with Health & Safety at Work ActAdhere to specialist regulations that affect textile manufacturing
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8
S1
S2
S4
B2
B3
B4
B5
Duty 2
DUTY: Generate dyestuff recipes for shade colour and dyeing containing dyes and auxiliary chemicals
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Comply with industry guidelines for chemical and dye usage Comply with colour matching expectationsComply with shade variations in compliance with industry tolerances Manufacture products in line with the Health & Safety At Work Act and REACH regulationsDelivery service that meets customer expectation and communicate clearly with clientsStore chemicals and dyes in line with legal practice
K9
K10
K11
S1
S6
S7
S8
B1
B2
B3
B4
Duty 3
DUTY: Programme and monitor computer controlled dye vessels equipment using control systems to ensure dye colouration cycles run to optimum conditions
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Machinery efficiency and production capacitySpeed, accuracy, temperature, chemical/dye ratio compliantChemical integration with raw materials delivered in line with industry standard (bre, yarn andfabrics).
K3
K4
K12
K13
K14
S1
S6
S7
S9
B2
B3
B5
Duty 4
DUTY: Managing the dye-house production team
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Instruct and communicate clearly with the production team;Cost jobs and produce proposals with the senior team;Comply with legal standards for production quality, treatments and properties (i.e. re proong/stainresistance);Advise team on progression and professional development
K3
K6
K13
S1
S9
S10
S11
B2
B4
B6
Duty 5
DUTY: Control stock and ordering of dyes and chemicals to maximise efficiency and production forecasting
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Stock is accurately managed (chemicals and dyes)Accurate procurement of dyes and chemicals;Efficient production from data and job sheets;Comply with import duty tax or tariffs placed upon overseas materials
K6
K14
S3
S4
S10
B2
B3
Duty 6
DUTY: Produce dye and colour recipes (including recipe adjustments) for batch processing, ensuring that environmental controls for chemicals usage are managed and maintained
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Comply with dye productionDelivery high quality productionEnsure production compliance for speed and accuracyMaximise efficiencies in chemical/dye usage
K3
K4
S1
S5
S6
S13
B2
B4
B7
Duty 7
DUTY: Undertake client liaison for production planning and delivery to meet client expectations
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Adhere to client timescale expectations Communicate clearly and succinctly with clientsImprove service by reporting client feedback.
K1
K3
K6
S3
S9
S10
B1
B2
B3
B5
B6
Duty 8
DUTY: Carry out colour fastness tests and control the quality of finished products before issuing final authorisations for dyeing and colouring of materials
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Adhere to, and comply with, standard industry testing regulations (tolerance, shrinkage, durability, wash cycle processes) Deliver customer excellence through test reporting and professional publication of resultsEnsure accurate laboratory testing results in line with standard practice.Control efficient production
K3
K5
K7
K8
K9
K11
K12
S1
S5
S6
S8
S12
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B7
Duty 9
DUTY: Undertake colour matching in the laboratory including chemical and physical testing of fibres, yarns and fabrics
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Comply with accepted industry practice for laboratory testing;Provide speedy service to clients for undertaking tests and submitting results;Communicate material needs with customers (bres, yarns, fabrics)
K3
K5
K7
K8
K10
K12
S1
S5
S6
S7
S8
B1
B2
B6
B7
Duty 10
DUTY: Use bespoke computer software to ensure product specification and consistent testing, analysis and results reporting
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Bespoke software efficiently used within company parameterICT equipment performs in line with accepted practiceDeliver in line with customer expectations
K3
K10
K12
K15
S2
S4
S14
S15
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
Duty 11
DUTY: Control the quality of sample and bulk production in line with industry specifications
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Comply with quality checks for consistent productionAdhere to improvement planning and maintenance schedulingComply with British Standards (ISO)Communicate changes clearly, within the team
