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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Develop knitted textile product design
  2. Plan production of knitted design sample
  3. Produce knitted design sample
  4. Evaluate design and production processes

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Demonstrates knowledge of

principles and elements of design

characteristics of yarns

information resources on fibres and fabrics

knit modification techniques

knitting machine techniques

typical fault conditions

faultfinding procedures

types and styles of knitted fabrics

simple equipment maintenance techniques

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to

interpret a design brief

address design and production problems

identify fabric characteristics

use knitting tools and equipment associated

read interpret and follow information on work specifications standard operating procedures and work instructions and other reference material

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check taskrelated information

carry out work according to OHS practices

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to

analyse and interpret design brief

apply design processes to development of design

communicate design concepts

evaluate and modify designs

determine production requirements

produce textile design product

Consistency in performance

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when

organising work

completing tasks

identifying improvements

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions

completing work systematically with attention to detail and without damage to goods and equipment

Resource implications

Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations including work areas materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices

Context for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment

Interdependent assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units


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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Legislative/regulatory requirements

All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

Products may include

garments

home furnishings

accessories, eg: scarves, bags

jacquard fabrics

Elements of design may include

line

shape and silhouette

colour

texture

value

Principles of design may include

repetition

pattern

gradation

rhythm

radiation

harmony

contrast

dominance

proportion

balance

unity

Communication tools may include

inspiration board

storyboard

design concepts

research information

multimedia tools

yarn samples

colour chips

colour and fashion forecasting references

illustrations

production sketches

Technical aspects may include

lace patterns

cut and sew techniques

row knitting

punch card lace

computer cards

Specification sheets may include

budget

type of product

style requirements, yarns fibres colours, knitting technique

timeline

design restrictions or conditions

yarn costs

weight and drape of fabric

colour ways

fashion trends

Materials and yarns may include

cotton

buttons, components

yarns such as:

wool

nylon

acrylic

polypropylene

polyester

cotton

viscose

blends

silks

linen

lurex

Sample may include

complete garment

sample fabrics

Tools and equipment may include

knitting machines

punch card

blocking board

double bed colour changer

sewing machine

overlocker

garter bar and deco

computer cards

Knitting techniques may include

flat knitting

circular knitting

sock knitting

weft knits

warp knits

plain, purl, double, tricot knit

jacquard

OHS practices

OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit and may include:

manual handling techniques

standard operating procedures

personal protective equipment

safe materials handling

taking of rest breaks

ergonomic arrangement of workplaces

following marked walkways

safe storage of equipment

housekeeping

reporting accidents and incidents

other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise

Knit faults may include

holes

foreign matter

creasing

lines

runs

Analysed and evaluated may include consideration of

skill and efficiency

variation of knit effects

compatibility of finishing procedures to design function

quality

suitability of materials