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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/fibre work may include: | decorated or embellished objects, fabric lengths, e.g. using printing, stitching, painting techniquesfabric lengthsfelt cloth or objectsobjects, e.g. baskets, mats, containers, screens |
| printed objects, e.g. for home wear, fashion, interior markets, 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional work, installationprinted, dyed, painted fabric lengthssheets of handmade/cast paper. |
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Within this unit the candidate would generally demonstrate a command of a broad range of techniques as the basis for experimentation and innovation. Techniques may include: | dyeingembroidery and stitchinghand papermaking, e.g. casting, embossing, pulp paintingknitting and knotting techniquesprinting, e.g. block, screen, photographic techniques, stamp, combined printing techniquesresist dyeing, e.g. batik, tie dying, shibori, tritiktapestryweaving, e.g. off loom, backstrap, loom weave, basket. |
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Materials may include those used for: | papermaking:caustic sodadyesobjects for castingobjects for embedding and embossingplant fibresrecycled pulpprinting and painting:dyes and inksmatrix materials such as lino, wood, screensphotographic processesstencils, e.g. paper, plastic resist dyeing:caustic sodacold and hot water dyes (natural and synthetic)cotton or silk lengthssalt, resist saltsoda ashureawaxweaving, knitting and knotting and embroidery techniques:beads, sequins, metal fragmentsfabric fragments and lengths, e.g. cotton, silk, synthetic etcfound materials |
| metal threads, wiresynthetic and natural fibres including grasses, vines, twigs, reeds etctwine, wool, synthetic threads. |
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Tools and equipment may include those used for: | papermaking and painting:blendersbrushes containerscouching bards and blanketsdrying racks tables boardsmoulds and decklespress for water extractionpulp bathsstainless steel cooking utensils for plant fibre preparationprinting and painting:brushescarrouselink mixing surface, e.g. glass, perspexlight boxmeasuring containerspadded tablepressing tools and equipmentrollersscreensspatulasvacuum table resist dyeing:brushescontainerdye and rinse bathshangershotplate, stovemetal wax melting containersstirrerstjantingstwine for tie dyingvatsweaving, knitting and knotting and embroidery techniques:bobbinsframesloom |
| needles for weaving, embroidery and knittingsewing machine. |
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Extending capabilities through: | experimentation encourages the exploration of the full potential of the art form and involves innovation. |
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Particular safety or environmental issues may include: | Federal, State and Territory legislation, regulations and standardspersonal protectionrecyclingsafe disposal of waste. |
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Research may involve: | approaching individuals with relevant expertiseattending lectures and talksconducting material and technical experiments and testsseeking out information in books, journals, newspapersvisiting exhibitions, museums. |
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Intellectual property, moral rights and copyright requirements may relate to: | extent to which the work may be usedprocedures for seeking permission to use the work of others, including systems for the administration of copyrightprotocols for the adaptation of work by others. |
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The conceptual vision may be determined by: | elements and principles of designthe relationship of the work to a theoretical and historical contextthe subject matter or theme for the textile/fibre work, e.g. the body; identity; land and place; political, cultural, social issues; spiritual concerns. |
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Refining the conceptual vision may include: | adjustment to consideration of elements and principles of designadjustment to subject matter or themeadjustment to utilise the extended capabilities of the techniqueno change. |
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Sources of supply may include: | commercial outletsfound objects or materialsmanufacturing or factory wastenature. |
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Cost and other constraints may relate to: | availability of materials and toolsbudgetingsponsorshiptimeframe. |
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Workplace requirements may include: | drying spacelightingprocess specific requirementsventilationwet and dry areas. |
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Issues of presentation may include: | availability of spacecostpractical considerationspresentation contexttimeframe. |
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Taking action may involve: | deciding on presentation methodseeking external assistance, e.g. engaging a model, plinth constructionselecting and preparing work for presentation. |
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