Assessor Resource
LMTDE3008A
Produce embroidery from digitised images
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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
The unit covers the skills and knowledge to produce embroidery from a digitised image. It applies to computerised embroidery machine operation skills where the image and digitised file has been provided.
The unit includes the production of a range of images, including embroidered lettering, monograms and motifs on items such as hats, T-shirts and other simple garments.
Work involves some discretion, initiative and judgement on the job in own work, including liaison with digitisers, if required.
Work may be conducted in a variety of environments, such as operational workplace activities, or home-based activities.
Embroidery machines used in completion of this unit may include domestic (single or multi-needle) or commercial (single or multi-head) machines.
This unit requires the application of skills associated with planning and organising to produce embroidery. Problem-solving skills are required to determine required machine operation features to achieve specifications and identify any machining problems. Communication skills are used to refer to specifications and complete required documentation. Self-management skills are used to ensure safe use of technology and conformance of own work to quality standards.
Simple digitising and computerised embroidery is also covered in the unit LMTCL3008B Set and produce digital embroidery. This unit covers skills for selecting and embroidering stock images. Digitising skills are now covered in more detail in the unit LMTDE3002A Digitise artwork for computerised embroideries; and machine embroidery skills in the unit LMTDE3008A Produce embroidery from digitised images.
When these two units are selected, the unit LMTCL3008B Set and produce digital embroidery cannot also be selected due to duplication.
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to set machine operations and produce embroidering from digitised images.
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