Assessor Resource

MSTDE3002
Digitise artwork for computerised embroideries

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply fundamental digitising techniques to artwork for computerised embroidery production.

The unit of competency applies to a range of digitising techniques using industry standard software to convert artwork from images to production of embroideries to industry standard. It includes use of manual and automatic digitising techniques, documenting and storing images, and producing samples to confirm result meets artwork specifications.

Work involves liaison with specialist embroiderers and digitisers. Work may be conducted in a variety of environments, such as operational workplace activities, or home-based activities.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine job requirements

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2

Prepare to digitise artwork for computerised embroideries

2.1

Use computer basic operations, installing and navigating software to source and import selected artwork

2.2

Prepare materials and equipment for digitising according to design specifications

2.3

Digitise shapes using manual techniques

2.4

Apply automated digitising techniques

3

Develop digitised artwork

3.1

Select and apply a range of fill and outline stitch types, and save design to library

3.2

Complete image to stitch conversion, adding complex fills to selected designs, and make colour selections

3.3

Adjust embroidery designs and optimise embroidery stitch quality

3.4

Finalise design to optimise productivity and quality

3.5

Prepare for export and save to library

3.6

Prepare designs for output to printer and machine

4

Complete embroidery sample and finalise work

4.1

Select fabric, stabiliser, toppings and backings, needles, thread and hoop types, and use according to the design production requirements

4.2

Complete a range of embroidery pieces, according to specifications to test design specifications

4.3

Minimise and dispose of waste according to environmental guidelines and workplace procedures

4.4

Seek feedback and integrate into outcomes

4.5

Maintain records according to workplace procedures

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include:

reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices and other reference material

applying relevant standards

using computer basic operations, installing and navigating software to source and import selected artwork

preparing materials and equipment for digitising according to design specifications

applying a range of automatic, semi-automatic and manual digitising techniques to process embroidery design

selecting and applying a range of fill and outline stitch types, and saving design to library

completing image to stitch conversion, adding complex fills to selected designs, and making colour selections

finalising design to optimise productivity and quality, prepare for export and save to library

preparing designs for output to printer and machine

demonstrating ability in digitising techniques through production of a variety of at least five (5) embroidery pieces, according to specifications

maintaining records according to work practices.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

relevant Australian Standards

a range of machines: microprocessor or computer control

embroidery machines: (single or multi-needle) or commercial (single or multi-head) machines

basic sewing machine operations

workplace functionality:

tool bar

navigations

icons

menus

basic stitch types:

run stitching

satin stitching

tatami stitching

outline

fill

computer basic operations

access to embroidery designs

hooping techniques

hooping accessories

fabric types and properties:

woven

non-woven

knits

lightweight

heavyweight

hoop types and uses:

tubular

sash

screw

cap

square

round

spring

needle types and uses:

standard

metalfil

embroidery eye

stretch

thread types:

polyester

metallic

rayon

cotton

artwork sources

process images:

removal of ‘noise’

dithering

clean up

embroidery adjustments:

flip

rotate

mirror image

angle

copy

paste

resize

reshape

proportion

position

align

scale

skew

range of digitising techniques

fills:

contour

radial

cross-stitch

arc

spiral

satin

embossed

motifs

stabilisers, toppings and backings:

water soluble

tear away

iron on

cut away

varying weights

design reports:

worksheets

approval sheets

appliqué patterns

templates.

Assessors must:

satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator

have vocational competency in digitising artwork for computerised embroideries, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine job requirements

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2

Prepare to digitise artwork for computerised embroideries

2.1

Use computer basic operations, installing and navigating software to source and import selected artwork

2.2

Prepare materials and equipment for digitising according to design specifications

2.3

Digitise shapes using manual techniques

2.4

Apply automated digitising techniques

3

Develop digitised artwork

3.1

Select and apply a range of fill and outline stitch types, and save design to library

3.2

Complete image to stitch conversion, adding complex fills to selected designs, and make colour selections

3.3

Adjust embroidery designs and optimise embroidery stitch quality

3.4

Finalise design to optimise productivity and quality

3.5

Prepare for export and save to library

3.6

Prepare designs for output to printer and machine

4

Complete embroidery sample and finalise work

4.1

Select fabric, stabiliser, toppings and backings, needles, thread and hoop types, and use according to the design production requirements

4.2

Complete a range of embroidery pieces, according to specifications to test design specifications

4.3

Minimise and dispose of waste according to environmental guidelines and workplace procedures

4.4

Seek feedback and integrate into outcomes

4.5

Maintain records according to workplace procedures

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Workplace procedures include one or more of the following:

requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

SOPs

work instructions

oral, written and visual communication

quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output

housekeeping

tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling

WHS practices

Australian Standards include:

the relevant industry or Australian Standards that are current at the time this unit is being undertaken

Software includes:

any software classed as a digitising software (as opposed to customising or editing software)

Import selected work includes the following:

opening software and exploring workspace functionality, elements and icons

setting defaults to machine requirements

determining image importation requirements

processing images as necessary in preparation for automated and semi-automated digitising techniques

recognising and selecting file types

importing image into working area

Prepare materials and equipment includes the following:

selecting machine format and confirming capability to meet image requirements

selecting fabric type

selecting workspace/canvas and adjusting colour

identifying colour blocks and colour thread changes and adjusting

setting up thread palette

determining and planning optimum digitising sequence

manually adjusting stitching order and making colour changes to selected areas

Manual digitising techniques include one or more of the following:

identifying and applying basic stitch types

creating free shapes with fixed angle stitching, with and without holes

creating free shapes with turning stitching, with and without holes

creating borders, runs and details

Automated digitising techniques include one or more of the following:

converting file types and manipulating for application

converting design objects and shapes to embroidery and digitising using semi-automated and fully automated techniques

Fills and outlines include one or more of the following:

modifying basic property options, including design size, to meet specific design requirements

selecting and altering fill stitch pattern properties (single and multiple areas) and direction

selecting and altering outline properties

creating a realistic computer representation (3-D view)

Adjust embroidery designs and optimise stitch quality includes one or more of the following:

adjusting image inclusions and objects to support design effects

introducing machine hoop, for output sizing, and integrating into design

adjusting stitch densities and lengths and eliminating small stitches

optimising corner stitching and long satin stitches

minimising stitch bunching

stabilising fabric with automatic underlays

stitching design

assessing and adjusting pull compensation

Finalise design includes one or more of the following:

assessing stitch sequence, stitch entry and exit points, and start/end of design and confirming optimal quality outcome

assessing and revising insertion and deletion of trim functions, where possible, to optimise productivity

assessing and revising colour sequencing, where possible, to optimise productivity

making adjustments to digitising specifications to ensure optimal quality outcome of embroidery

Output to printer and machine includes the following:

creating template and worksheet, printing and checking to ensure design requirements are achieved

exporting completed design to the machine ready for stitching according to manufacturer specifications and save for later access

printing design reports

File types includes one or more of the following:

Bitmap:

.jpeg

.gif

.tiff

.bmp.

png

Vector:

.wmf

.emf

.eps/.ps

.ai

.cdr

Optimum digitising sequence includes the following:

minimising registration problems caused by fabric distortion

planning colour sequence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include:

reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices and other reference material

applying relevant standards

using computer basic operations, installing and navigating software to source and import selected artwork

preparing materials and equipment for digitising according to design specifications

applying a range of automatic, semi-automatic and manual digitising techniques to process embroidery design

selecting and applying a range of fill and outline stitch types, and saving design to library

completing image to stitch conversion, adding complex fills to selected designs, and making colour selections

finalising design to optimise productivity and quality, prepare for export and save to library

preparing designs for output to printer and machine

demonstrating ability in digitising techniques through production of a variety of at least five (5) embroidery pieces, according to specifications

maintaining records according to work practices.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

relevant Australian Standards

a range of machines: microprocessor or computer control

embroidery machines: (single or multi-needle) or commercial (single or multi-head) machines

basic sewing machine operations

workplace functionality:

tool bar

navigations

icons

menus

basic stitch types:

run stitching

satin stitching

tatami stitching

outline

fill

computer basic operations

access to embroidery designs

hooping techniques

hooping accessories

fabric types and properties:

woven

non-woven

knits

lightweight

heavyweight

hoop types and uses:

tubular

sash

screw

cap

square

round

spring

needle types and uses:

standard

metalfil

embroidery eye

stretch

thread types:

polyester

metallic

rayon

cotton

artwork sources

process images:

removal of ‘noise’

dithering

clean up

embroidery adjustments:

flip

rotate

mirror image

angle

copy

paste

resize

reshape

proportion

position

align

scale

skew

range of digitising techniques

fills:

contour

radial

cross-stitch

arc

spiral

satin

embossed

motifs

stabilisers, toppings and backings:

water soluble

tear away

iron on

cut away

varying weights

design reports:

worksheets

approval sheets

appliqué patterns

templates.

Assessors must:

satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator

have vocational competency in digitising artwork for computerised embroideries, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times 
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs 
Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions 
Use computer basic operations, installing and navigating software to source and import selected artwork 
Prepare materials and equipment for digitising according to design specifications 
Digitise shapes using manual techniques 
Apply automated digitising techniques 
Select and apply a range of fill and outline stitch types, and save design to library 
Complete image to stitch conversion, adding complex fills to selected designs, and make colour selections 
Adjust embroidery designs and optimise embroidery stitch quality 
Finalise design to optimise productivity and quality 
Prepare for export and save to library 
Prepare designs for output to printer and machine 
Select fabric, stabiliser, toppings and backings, needles, thread and hoop types, and use according to the design production requirements 
Complete a range of embroidery pieces, according to specifications to test design specifications 
Minimise and dispose of waste according to environmental guidelines and workplace procedures 
Seek feedback and integrate into outcomes 
Maintain records according to workplace procedures 

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