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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to

discuss ideas and techniques in own work

create a record of the textile work

initiative and enterprise skills to

experiment with textile techniques to enhance final textile work

apply critical thinking and analytical skills when developing ideas for textile work

learning skills to

refine and improve a range of techniques

evaluate quality of own work and identify ways to enhance own practice

literacy skills to undertake research about the work of other textile workers and other arts practitioners

numeracy skills to

evaluate resource costs

calculate material requirements

planning and organising skills to plan work tasks and resources

problemsolving skills to identify and resolve technical and conceptual issues in textile work

technology skills to use the internet as a research tool

Required knowledge

role of experimentation in developing and refining ideas for textile work and how this relates to the development of an individual style or voice

ways to adapt extend and combine the capabilities of a wide range of textile materials and techniques

physical properties and capabilities of an extended range of materials and tools used in textile work

characteristics of different materials under different treatments and the potential of these characteristics to achieve different effects

formal elements and principles of design and how they may be used adapted and challenged in textile work

research methodologies used by artists

historical and theoretical contexts for textile work and how they may be used to inform individual practice

sources of raw partprocessed and processed textile work materials

sources of other resources needed in a professional textile practice

intellectual property issues and legislation to be considered by independent arts practitioners

sustainability considerations for the professional operation of a textile practice

OHS requirements for the setup and operation of a textile work space

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

develop ideas and techniques through a process of research and experimentation

produce multiple finished textile works or a single major work that demonstrate a command of techniques

apply knowledge of textile techniques equipment and materials and the ways they may be adapted and combined

use safe and sustainable work practices

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

equipment materials and tools used to produce textile work

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

evaluation of technical execution of work pieces produced by the candidate

direct observation of textile work in progress including exploration of and experimentation with techniques

questioning and discussion about candidates intentions and the work outcome

review of portfolios of evidence

review of thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands eg literacy and the needs of particular groups eg people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English remote communities and those with interrupted schooling

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

CUVPRPA Realise a creative project

CUVPRP401A Realise a creative project.

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Textile work may include:	cast paper decorated or embellished objects or fabric lengths: printing appliqué tapestry patchwork embroidery stitching dyed fabric lengths or objects felt cloth or objects handmade paper objects, such as: baskets containers mats printed fabric lengths printed objects: fashion for home-wear interior markets sheets of paper two-dimensional and three-dimensional works.
Techniques may include:	dyeing embroidery and stitching hand papermaking: casting embossing pulp painting knitting and knotting techniques printing: block combined printing techniques photographic techniques screen stamp resist dyeing: batik shibori tie dying tritik tapestry weaving: backstrap basket loom weave off loom.
Tools and equipment may include those used for:	papermaking and painting: blenders brushes containers couching bards and blankets drying racks tables boards moulds and deckles press for water extraction pulp baths stainless steel cooking utensils for plant fibre preparation printing and painting: brushes carousel ink mixing surface light box measuring containers padded table pressing tools and equipment rollers screens spatulas vacuum table resist dyeing: brushes container dye and rinse baths hangers hotplate and stove metal wax melting containers stirrers tjantings twine for tie dying vats weaving, knitting and knotting and embroidery techniques: bobbins frames loom needles for weaving, embroidery and knitting sewing machine.
Materials may include those used for:	papermaking: caustic soda dyes objects for casting objects for embedding and embossing plant fibres recycled pulp printing and painting: dyes and inks matrix materials such as lino, wood and screens photographic processes stencils resist dyeing: caustic soda cold and hot water dyes (natural and synthetic) cotton or silk lengths salt and resist salt soda ash urea wax weaving, knitting and knotting and embroidery: beads, sequins and metal fragments fabric fragments and lengths found materials metal threads and wire synthetic and natural fibres, including grasses, vines, twigs and reeds twine, wool and synthetic threads.
Safety and sustainability considerations may include:	federal, state and territory legislation, regulations and standards personal protection recycling safe disposal of waste.
Research may involve:	approaching individuals with relevant expertise attending lectures and talks conducting material and technical experiments and tests searching the internet seeking out information in books, journals and newspapers visiting exhibitions and museums.
Ideas may be influenced by:	artistic aspirations current capability with techniques historical and theoretical contexts subject matter or theme for the work, such as: built environment land and place natural world political, cultural and social issues the body spiritual concerns.
Intellectual property requirements may relate to:	extent to which the work may be used form of acknowledgement or credit procedures for seeking permission to use the work of others, including systems for the administration of copyright protocols for the adaptation of work by others.
Criteria may relate to:	client and user expectations duration environment in which textile work will be viewed materials quality of final product techniques timelines tools.
Process followed to refine ideas may include:	adjustment to subject matter or theme adjustment to take account of elements and principles of design adjustment to use extended capabilities of the technique.
Sources of supply may include:	commercial outlets found objects and materials manufacturing or factory waste nature.
Cost and other constraints may relate to:	availability of materials and tools budgeting sponsorship timeframe.
Presentation considerations may include:	availability of space cost practical considerations presentation context timeframe.