List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
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 |
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2 | Prepare to demonstrate features of digitised embroidery machines | 2.1 | Identify intended uses and priorities for equipment and match to machine selection |
| 2.2 | Establish customer requirements |
| 2.3 | Access and select information resources |
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3 | Explain features and demonstrate machines and digitising functions | 3.1 | Identify and describe machine features, typical problems and their remedies |
| 3.2 | Demonstrate machine preparation, basic care and maintenance requirements |
| 3.3 | Demonstrate digitising and software functions |
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4 | Demonstrate embroidery production | 4.1 | Select image and digitise for production |
| 4.2 | Demonstrate relevant software options to digitise and edit images and text |
| 4.3 | Demonstrate embroidery procedures |
| 4.4 | Produce embroidery sample and explain process to customer |
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5 | Confirm customer understanding | 5.1 | Seek feedback to confirm customer understanding of key features of the equipment and process |
| 5.2 | Use effective communication skills to invite and respond to questions |
| 5.3 | Provide customer with support information or documentation, as required |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include:
demonstrating the range of features, functions and procedures, of a digitised embroidery machine on at least two (2) occasions
reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures and safe work practices and other reference material
applying relevant standards
explaining information on standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions and other reference material
identifying and describing machine features, typical problems and their remedies
maintain machine and equipment to suppliers requirements
producing embroidery sample and explaining process to customer
seeking feedback to confirm customer understanding of key features of the equipment and process
using effective communication skills to invite and respond to questions
providing customer with support information or documentation as required.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
relevant Australian Standards
embroidery machines: domestic (single or multi-needle) or commercial (single or multi-head) machines
basic care and maintenance requirements
computer navigation to access and manipulate an image
software functionality
basic machine embroidery techniques
types and properties of fabric
colour, texture, shape, balance and composition theory
hoop types
needle types and uses:
standard
metalfil
embroidery eye
stretch
thread types:
polyester
metallic
rayon
cotton
stabilisers, toppings and backings:
water soluble
tear away
iron on
cut away
varying weights
workplace or store policies and procedures
environmental aspects related to workplace and machine or equipment operation and manual handling
recording and reporting practices.
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 demonstrating features of digitised embroidery machines, 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.