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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine job requirements
  2. Prepare for dyeing
  3. Dye fabrics
  4. Review dyeing 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 include 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 include one or more of the following:

fabrics to be used for garments, textile products or accessories

fabrics in completed products

fabrics for art works

Dyeing techniques include one or more of the following:

tie dye

batik

silk dyeing

Dye types include one or more of the following:

silk dyes

natural dyes

reactive dyes

Tools and equipment include the following:

gloves

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:

reading and following information on work specifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions and safe practices

applying relevant standards

applying protocols for developing culturally-specific designs

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

applying design concepts to fabric dyeing

selecting dye formula, and measuring and mixing dyes to achieve desired result

preparing fabric, tools and equipment

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

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

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

dyeing techniques and processes used by the identified community

principles and elements of design for dyed fabrics

effects of dyeing on fabrics

dyeing tools and equipment:

gloves

bucket, sink or container

mixers

dyes and inks

dyeing techniques to achieve design effects

information resources on fibres and fabrics

characteristics of fabrics

safe practices and procedures.