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

MSTDE3001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply hooping and fabric handling techniques

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSTDE3001 - Apply hooping and fabric handling techniques
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare fabric for final stitching on an embroidery machine. It includes hoop selection and use.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises, such as operational workplace activities, or home-based activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under limited supervision.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must:

satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator

have vocational competency in applying hooping and fabric handling techniques, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Digitising and computerised embroidery
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: Determine job requirements
  • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
       
Element: Prepare to apply hooping and fabric handling techniques
  • Select digitised design file, of not more than six colours, and establish specific requirements of the article to be embroidered
  • Confirm work requirements
  • Assess stabiliser requirements and select stabiliser
  • Establish the need for additional toppings and backings and select
  • Combine stabilisers and fabric and hoop to meet machine recommendations
       
Element: Stitch embroidery and finalise work
  • Mount hoop onto the machine according to manufacturer recommendations
  • Consider fabric properties when handling garment
  • Stitch embroidery and inspect against job specifications
  • Embroider pieces using woven, non-woven, knitted, lightweight and heavyweight fabrics
  • Minimise waste and dispose of according to environmental guidelines and workplace procedures
       


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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine job requirements

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2

Prepare to apply hooping and fabric handling techniques

2.1

Select digitised design file, of not more than six colours, and establish specific requirements of the article to be embroidered

2.2

Confirm work requirements

2.3

Assess stabiliser requirements and select stabiliser

2.4

Establish the need for additional toppings and backings and select

2.5

Combine stabilisers and fabric and hoop to meet machine recommendations

3

Stitch embroidery and finalise work

3.1

Mount hoop onto the machine according to manufacturer recommendations

3.2

Consider fabric properties when handling garment

3.3

Stitch embroidery and inspect against job specifications

3.4

Embroider pieces using woven, non-woven, knitted, lightweight and heavyweight fabrics

3.5

Minimise waste and dispose of according to environmental guidelines and workplace procedures

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

reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices and other reference material

applying relevant standards

applying basic sewing machine skills

using computer basic operations

selecting correct hoop and applying hooping techniques

using hooping accessories

using and loading needles

selecting and loading thread

identifying fabric properties

selecting stabilisers, toppings and backings

stitching at least two (2) embroidery pieces according to specifications

using an embroidery machine for final stitching sample pieces using woven, non-woven, knitted, lightweight and heavyweight fabrics

applying workplace procedures.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

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

relevant Australian Standards

a range of machines: microprocessor or computer control

embroidery machines: domestic (single or multi-needle) or commercial (single or multi-head) machines

basic sewing machine operations

computer basic operations

access to embroidery designs

hooping techniques

hooping accessories

fabric types

wovens

non-wovens

knits

lightweight

heavyweight

fabric properties:

density

stretchability

stretch direction

hoop types and uses

tubular

sash

screw

cap

square

round

spring

needle types and uses

standard

metalfil

embroidery eye

stretch

specialist needles for microfibres, knits or metallic fabric/threads

thread types and uses

polyester

metallic

rayon

cotton

stabiliser types and uses

water soluble

tear away

iron on

cut away

black

white

varying weights

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

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine job requirements

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2

Prepare to apply hooping and fabric handling techniques

2.1

Select digitised design file, of not more than six colours, and establish specific requirements of the article to be embroidered

2.2

Confirm work requirements

2.3

Assess stabiliser requirements and select stabiliser

2.4

Establish the need for additional toppings and backings and select

2.5

Combine stabilisers and fabric and hoop to meet machine recommendations

3

Stitch embroidery and finalise work

3.1

Mount hoop onto the machine according to manufacturer recommendations

3.2

Consider fabric properties when handling garment

3.3

Stitch embroidery and inspect against job specifications

3.4

Embroider pieces using woven, non-woven, knitted, lightweight and heavyweight fabrics

3.5

Minimise waste and dispose of according to environmental guidelines and workplace procedures

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

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 practices

Australian Standards include:

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

Work requirements include:

determining and accessing material and equipment

establishing any special requirements to complete the embroidery

determining embroidery dimensions and selecting appropriate hoop type

selecting fabric to be embroidered and checking properties for suitability to work requirements

selecting thread and needle types to be used to create the embroidery and loading for machine use

Hoop types include one or more of the following:

tubular

sash

screw

cap

square

round

spring

Fabrics include the following:

woven

non-woven

knitted

lightweight

heavyweight

Needle types include one or more of the following:

standard

metalfil

embroidery eye

stretch

specialist needles for microfibres, knits or metallic fabric/threads

Stabilisers, toppings and backings include one or more of the following:

water soluble

tear away

iron on

cut away

black

white

varying weights

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
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times 
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs 
Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions 
Select digitised design file, of not more than six colours, and establish specific requirements of the article to be embroidered 
Confirm work requirements 
Assess stabiliser requirements and select stabiliser 
Establish the need for additional toppings and backings and select 
Combine stabilisers and fabric and hoop to meet machine recommendations 
Mount hoop onto the machine according to manufacturer recommendations 
Consider fabric properties when handling garment 
Stitch embroidery and inspect against job specifications 
Embroider pieces using woven, non-woven, knitted, lightweight and heavyweight fabrics 
Minimise waste and dispose of according to environmental guidelines and workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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