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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine job requirements
  2. Prepare for printing Indigenous textile designs
  3. Print fabric
  4. Review design and printing process

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Workplace procedures include one or more of the following:

requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

SOPs

work instructions

PPE

oral, written and visual communication

quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output

housekeeping

tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling

WHS requirements

Australian Standards include:

the relevant industry or Australian Standards that are current at the time this unit is being undertaken

Protocols includes the following:

the set of rules applying to behaviour/practices in a specific cultural context

cultural protocols for image use, design and printing techniques

recognising and adapting to cultural differences

communication with individuals and community

Fabrics for printing include one or more of the following:

fabrics to be used for garments, textile products or accessories

fabrics in completed products

fabrics for artwork

Printing techniques include one or more of the following:

stencil

lino cut

block

stamp

silk screen

Printing tools and equipment include one or more of the following:

screens and carousel for printing

blocks

lino

brushes

knives

bucket, sink or container

mixers

dyes and inks

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:

following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices

applying relevant standards

applying protocols for developing culturally-specific designs

identifying elements and principles of design in identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artwork

developing design suitable for cultural context and chosen fabric and printing technique

preparing fabric, tools and equipment

using tools and equipment effectively with attention to detail to achieve desired result

printing a single or two colour design on at least three (3) fabric samples

reviewing and modifying design and technique as required

cleaning and storing materials and equipment.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

relevant Australian Standards

cultural protocols for using images, designs and printing techniques

examples of works of identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and textile designers

elements and principles of design in identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artwork

printing processes and practices used by the identified community

printing techniques:

stencil

lino cut

block

stamp

silk screen

principles and elements of design for printed fabrics

effects of printing on fabrics

printing tools and equipment:

screens and carousel

blocks

lino

brushes

knives

bucket, sink or container

mixers

dyes and inks

printing techniques to achieve design effects

characteristics of fabrics

information resources on fibres and fabrics

safe practices and procedure