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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

sources of design inspiration

characteristics of fabrics fibres and yarns and fabric substrates

principles and elements of design

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to

resolve design and production problems

use tools and equipment associated with printing fabric substrates

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

create and produce own print designs

apply screen printing techniques

effectively and safely use tools and equipment

test and evaluate design in sample production

document processes and specifications

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.

Communication tools may include

inspiration board

storyboard

design concepts

research information

multimedia tools

yarn samples

colour chips

Appropriate personnel may include

clients

supervisor

trainer or mentor

designers

production supervisors

colleagues and other workers

Materials may include

appropriate textile substrates cotton wool, silk, hemp

appropriate stencil materials - hand cut, photographic, acetate, digital

dyes, pigments

Equipment may include

screens

squeegees

exposure tables

printing tables

Technical aspects may include

specific screen and mesh selection

stencil types

pre production processes

screen reclamation

appropriate dyes or pigments for substrates

appropriate finishing techniques - steaming, heat setting washing sewing

appropriate quality processes - wash tests, light fastness, rub testing

screen faults - pin holes, poor image

Specifications may include

budget

type of product

style requirements, colours, printing technique.

timeline

design restrictions or conditions

yarn type

fabric substrate

Analysis and evaluation may include consideration of

skill and efficiency

material requirements calculations

finishing procedures

design resolution

quality

suitability of materials

Products may include

garments

furnishing fabrics

domestic textile products

accessories

giftware

fabrics

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