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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Develop woven tapestry product design
  2. Plan production of woven tapestry design sample
  3. Produce woven tapestry 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

historical tapestry techniques

contemporary trends in tapestry

tapestry modification techniques

tapestry techniques

typical fault conditions

faultfinding procedures

types and styles of tapestries

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 tapestry tools and associated equipment

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 tapestry design product

evaluate product quality and identify and address any production faults

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 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

miniatures

large commissions

shaped tapestries

interior or exterior applications

domestic objects

wall pieces

home furnishings

Elements of design may include

line

shape

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

Sample may include

complete tapestry

sample tapestry

Specification sheets may include

budget

type of product

style requirements

yarns

fibres

colours

tapestry technique

timeline

design restrictions or conditions

yarn costs

colour ways

fashion trends

Yarns may include

weft yarns:

wool

cotton

silk

novelty yarns

warp yarns:

cotton

Seine

Twine

Tools and equipment may include

loom

bobbins

scissors

cotton - Seine twine

weft yarn

plumb bob

spirit level

marking pen

ruler

masking tape

tapestry needles

CAD programs

computer equipment

Tapestry weaving techniques may include

hitching on and off

plain weave in open and closed passes

high and low turns

weaving of simple shapes - triangles, curves, circle

hatching methods, regular and random

colour blending and tonal gradation

half passing

joins

soumak, knot and surface texture

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

Tapestry faults may include

shrinkage or ballooning of edges

exposure of warp

holes

foreign matter

Analysed and evaluated may include consideration of

skill and efficiency

variation of tapestry effects

compatibility of finishing procedures to design function

quality

suitability of materials