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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

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

Demonstrates knowledge of

uses and performance characteristics of fibres fabrics and other materials

role of manipulation as a production tool

effect of manipulation on textiles and materials

effects of manipulation on design

information resources on fibres fabrics and other materials

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to

uses manipulation to inform and inspire design

analyse performance characteristics

use tools and equipment associated with manipulating fabrics and other materials

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

control design elements

resolve design and production problems

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 design requirements or parameters

apply design processes to development of design

determine effects of manipulating textiles and other materials

identify effects of manipulation techniques on design elements

communicate design concepts

determine production requirements

apply manipulation techniques to production of samples

evaluate and modify design and manipulation process

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 varying indoor and outdoor 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.

Requirements or parameters may include

purpose

design specifications such as colour, yarn type, size, patterns etc

Research may include

visits to galleries and museums

technical files

visual diary work

Design tools may include

Applications may include

wearable products

accessories

domestic textile products

giftware

small and large scale interior/exterior applications

public art pieces

commissions

conceptual pieces for exhibition

Principles of design may include

Elements of design may include

Materials may include

knitted fabrics, including knit weave and patterned knits, warp knits and weft knits

woven fabrics, including plain, twill, satin, dobby and jacquard

non-woven textiles such as felts, nets, braids, bonded, paper, cardboard

Communication tools may include

sketches and drawings

verbal presentation

inspiration journal or visual diary

Appropriate personnel may include

production supervisors

colleagues and other workers

Tools and equipment may include

screens

squeegees

exposure unit

printing tables or work tables

chairs

dye pots - hot and cold

cutting mats and rules

knives, secateurs and other cutters

power tools

hand tools

looms and frames

knitting machines and accessories

mounting and display equipment

Experimental samples may include

2D and 3D explorations

materials explorations

finishing techniques

Manipulation techniques may include

weaving on made frames

painted and printed warps

tie dye techniques

sculptural techniques

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

Analysed and evaluated may include consideration of

skill and efficiency

variation of manipulation effects

quality

suitability of materials

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LMTTD5004A - Design and produce experimental textiles

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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Evidence Required

Range Statement