Worsted and woollen spinning
Issued by
The Woolmark Company
Earners of the Worsted and woollen spinning badge have an advanced understanding of production systems, the preparation of top for worsted spinning, worsted ring spinning, variations and alternatives for worsted ring spinning, preparation for woollen spinning, woollen spinning, post-spinning operations and quality assurance in worsted and woollen spinning operations.
- Type Validation
- Level Advanced
- Time Hours
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Complete the Worsted and woollen spinning course on the Woolmark Learning Centre.
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Describe the operations required to prepare top for spinning.
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Describe the aims of spinning and the operation of the ring spinning frame.
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Outline alternative spinning technologies that can be used for worsted spinning of wool.
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Describe the operation of a woollen card and the preparation of the slubbing for spinning.
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Understand the key limitations and relevance of factors influencing the operation of the spinning machine.
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Describe post-spinning operations.
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Outline the role of and techniques in quality assurance programs for woollen and worsted spinning and post-spinning operations.