Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

LMTDE3002A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Digitise artwork for computerised embroideries

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency LMTDE3002A - Digitise artwork for computerised embroideries
Description This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply fundamental digitising techniques to artwork for computerised embroidery production.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application The unit includes the application of a range of digitising techniques using industry standard software to convert artwork from images to embroideries production to industry standard. It includes use of manual and automatic digitising techniques, documenting and storing images, and producing samples to confirm result meets artwork specifications.Work involves some discretion, initiative and judgement on the job in own work, including liaison with specialist embroiderers and digitisers. Work may be conducted in a variety of environments, such as operational workplace activities, or home-based activities.Work may be undertaken on a range of machines that may include microprocessor or computer controlled.Embroidery machines used in completion of this unit may include domestic (single or multi-needle) or commercial (single or multi-head) machines or a sampling machine.This unit requires the application of skills associated with planning and organising to complete digital embroidery using associated technology. Problem-solving skills are required to determine required program features to achieve specifications and identify any machining problems. Communication skills are used to refer to specifications and complete required documentation. Self-management skills are used to ensure safe use of technology and conformance of own work to quality standards.Simple digitising and computerised embroidery is also covered in the unit LMTCL3008B Set and produce digital embroidery. This unit covers skills for selecting and embroidering stock images. Digitising skills are now covered in more detail in the unit LMTDE3002A Digitise artwork for computerised embroideries; and machine embroidery skills in the unit LMTDE3008A Produce embroidery from digitised images.When these two units are selected, the unit LMTCL3008B Set and produce digital embroidery cannot also be selected due to duplication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites LMTDE3001A Apply hooping and fabric handling techniquesLMTCL2003B Identify fibres and fabrics
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Source and import selected artwork
  • Software is opened and workspace functionality, elements and icons are explored
  • Defaults are set to machine requirements
  • Image importation requirements are determined
  • Images are processed as necessary in preparation for automated and semi-automated digitising techniques
  • File types are recognised and selected and image is imported into working area
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

It is essential that competence be demonstrated in the fundamental digitising techniques. The candidate must be able to:

install and navigate software

source and import selected artwork and prepare for digitising

apply a range of automatic, semi-automatic and manual digitising techniques to process embroidery design

complete image to stitch conversion, add complex fills to selected designs, and make colour selections

complete simple embroidery sample to test design specifications.

Evidence should demonstrate ability in digitising techniques through production of a range of sample pieces.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment and requires access to work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

The resource requirements for this unit include access to:

digitising software

embroidery machine

hoops

a range of fabrics

a range of threads

a range of needles

hooping accessories

notions.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.

Assessment methods may include:

written and oral questioning

completion of practical activities/tasks.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills include:

applying workplace health and safety requirements for a production environment

applying basic sewing machine skills

applying basic computer skills

applying creativity to use of colour, texture, shape, balance and composition

applying automatic, semi-automatic and manual digitising techniques

selecting fabric, needles, thread, stabiliser and hoop to meet design specifications

assembling and attaching hoop

applying hooping techniques and using hooping accessories

reading, interpreting and following information on work specifications, standard operating procedures and work instructions, and other reference material

maintaining accurate records

communicating within the workplace

sequencing operations

meeting specifications

clarifying and checking task-related information

Required knowledge includes:

workplace health and safety requirements for a production environment

computer navigation to access and manipulate an image

suitability of images to be digitised and limitations of software

software functionality

basic machine embroidery techniques

types and properties of fabric

colour, texture, shape, balance and composition theory

hoop types

needle types

thread types

stabiliser types

automatic, semi-automatic and manual digitising techniques

workplace or store policies and procedures

environmental aspects related to workplace and machine or equipment operation and manual handling

OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace practices

practices for recording and reporting

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. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Software

Software may include:

any software classed as a digitising software (as opposed to customising or editing software)

Workspace functionality

Workspace functionality may include:

tool bar

navigations

icons

menus

Images are processed

Images are processed may include:

removal of ‘noise’

dithering

clean up

File types

File types may include:

Bitmap:

.jpeg

.gif

.tiff

.bmp.

png

Vector:

.wmf

.emf

.eps/.ps

.ai

.cdr

Optimum digitising sequence

Optimum digitising sequence includes:

minimising registration problems caused by fabric distortion

planning colour sequence

Basic stitch types

Basic stitch styles must include:

run stitching

satin stitching

tatami stitching

Fills

Fills may include:

contour

radial

cross-stitch

arc

spiral

satin

embossed

motifs

Adjusted

Adjusted may include:

flip

rotate

mirror image

angle

copy

paste

resize

reshape

proportion

position

align

scale

skew

Design reports

Design reports may include:

worksheets

approval sheets

appliqué patterns

templates

Fabric types

Fabric types must include:

woven

non-woven

knits

lightweight

heavyweight

Stabilisers, toppings and backings

Stabilisers, toppings and backings may include:

water soluble

tear away

iron on

cut away

Weights may vary

Needle types

Needle types may include:

standard

metalfil

embroidery eye

stretch

Threads types

Threads types may include:

polyester

metallic

rayon

cotton

Hoop types

Hoop types may include:

tubular

sash

screw

cap

square

round

spring

Workplace procedures

Workplace procedures may include:

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

standard operating procedures

work instructions

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

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

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Software is opened and workspace functionality, elements and icons are explored 
Defaults are set to machine requirements 
Image importation requirements are determined 
Images are processed as necessary in preparation for automated and semi-automated digitising techniques 
File types are recognised and selected and image is imported into working area 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

LMTDE3002A - Digitise artwork for computerised embroideries
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