§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

textile quality technician

Textile quality technicians perform physical laboratory tests on textile materials and products.

Description

Textile quality technicians perform physical laboratory tests on textile materials and products. They compare textile materials and products to standards and interpret results.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

textile printing technology properties of textile materials braiding technology textile technologies

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

research and development in textiles knitting machine technology staple spinning machine technology textile finishing technology dyeing technology nonwoven machine technology

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

maintain work standards check quality of products in textile production line control textile process use textile finishing machine technologies measure yarn count evaluate textile characteristics distinguish accessories test physical properties of textiles conduct textile testing operations distinguish fabrics

OPTIONALOptional competences

manufacture texturised filament yarns manufacture staple yarns manufacture nonwoven staple products manufacture non-woven filament products

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)