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 produce knitted textile samples | 2.1 | Analyse pattern requirements and discuss design specifications with appropriate personnel to confirm production requirements |
| 2.2 | Identify desired effects of knitting and select appropriate knitting structure and technique to match required outcome |
| 2.3 | Select materials and yarns, quantities and knitting techniques according to design requirements |
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3 | Produce knitted design sample | 3.1 | Set up workstation, tools and equipment according to specifications and workplace procedures |
| 3.2 | Check yarns to be knitted against quality standards |
| 3.3 | Undertake knitting techniques to meet design specifications for sample and according to workplace procedures |
| 3.4 | Monitor knitting techniques and outcomes throughout to identify production faults |
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5 | Complete production process | 5.1 | Rectify knit faults and production problems or reproduce sample according to modifications |
| 5.2 | Finish knitted sample according to design specifications |
| 5.3 | Document modifications and processes |
| 5.4 | Examine outcomes with appropriate personnel and discuss and document possible modifications to design |
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
checking operational readiness of equipment
analysing design specifications and interpreting production requirements
preparing yarn and thread for production
monitoring production
recognising and rectifying faults or problems as required
producing at least two (2) different types of knitted samples according to design specifications
monitoring own work and conducting quality check of sample outcome
maintaining accurate records
applying workplace procedures.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
knit modification techniques
knitting machine techniques
yarn characteristics
typical fault conditions
fault-finding procedures
types and styles of knitted fabrics
simple equipment maintenance techniques
quality practices
workplace practices
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 producing knitted textile samples, 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.