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

MSTDE3004 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Generate artwork for computerised embroideries

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSTDE3004 - Generate artwork for computerised embroideries
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to obtain and create images suitable for computerised embroidery production.The unit of competency includes scanning, creating and obtaining images; importing into digitising software for embroidery production; and producing a sample to confirm image suitability.Work may be conducted in a variety of environments, such as operational workplace activities, or home-based activities.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 generating artwork for computerised embroideries, 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 generate artwork
  • Identify design and embroidery considerations for image selection
  • Establish software and technology requirements to obtain images
  • Source images and download from internet sources
  • Source hard copy images and scan into digital format
  • Assess image quality and identify opportunity for improvements or alterations
  • Confirm copyright status of selected images
  • Assess suitability of images for digitising and confirm capacity of software
       
Element: Create or edit artwork
  • Create artwork and convert into digital format
  • Navigate software to edit and alter images
  • Make alterations and/or improvements and save file in suitable file types
  • Import image into digitising software
  • Enter artwork specifications into digitising software
       
Element: Complete embroidery and review outcomes
  • Select fabric, stabiliser, toppings and backings, needles, thread and hoop types, and use according to the design production requirements
  • Create embroidery and inspect against design specifications
  • Confirm digitising specifications and process as appropriate to achieve embroidery outcomes in a simple and fully automated manner
  • Minimise and dispose of waste according to environmental guidelines
  • Seek feedback and integrate into outcomes
  • Save and file artwork according to the workplace filing requirements
       


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 generate artwork

2.1

Identify design and embroidery considerations for image selection

2.2

Establish software and technology requirements to obtain images

2.3

Source images and download from internet sources

2.4

Source hard copy images and scan into digital format

2.5

Assess image quality and identify opportunity for improvements or alterations

2.6

Confirm copyright status of selected images

2.7

Assess suitability of images for digitising and confirm capacity of software

3

Create or edit artwork

3.1

Create artwork and convert into digital format

3.2

Navigate software to edit and alter images

3.3

Make alterations and/or improvements and save file in suitable file types

3.4

Import image into digitising software

3.5

Enter artwork specifications into digitising software

4

Complete embroidery and review outcomes

4.1

Select fabric, stabiliser, toppings and backings, needles, thread and hoop types, and use according to the design production requirements

4.2

Create embroidery and inspect against design specifications

4.3

Confirm digitising specifications and process as appropriate to achieve embroidery outcomes in a simple and fully automated manner

4.4

Minimise and dispose of waste according to environmental guidelines

4.5

Seek feedback and integrate into outcomes

4.6

Save and file artwork according to the workplace filing requirements

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

applying relevant standards

setting up and using a scanner

accessing and obtaining a range of images from internet sources

complying with copyright obligations for using images

importing selected artwork into digital format

creating or editing artwork using suitable software

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

converting images into digital format

creating at least five (5) embroidery samples on different fabrics that comply with design specifications

saving and filing artwork according to the 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

software functionality

computer basic operations

computer navigation to access and manipulate an image

suitability of images to be digitised and limitations of software

artwork sources

access to embroidery designs

fabric types and properties:

woven

non-woven

knits

lightweight

heavyweight

hoop types and uses:

tubular

sash

screw

cap

square

round

spring

needle types and uses:

standard

metalfil

embroidery eye

stretch

thread types:

polyester

metallic

rayon

cotton

stabilisers, toppings and backings:

water soluble

tear away

iron on

cut away

varying weights

range of digitising techniques

copyright

practices for recording and reporting.

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 generate artwork

2.1

Identify design and embroidery considerations for image selection

2.2

Establish software and technology requirements to obtain images

2.3

Source images and download from internet sources

2.4

Source hard copy images and scan into digital format

2.5

Assess image quality and identify opportunity for improvements or alterations

2.6

Confirm copyright status of selected images

2.7

Assess suitability of images for digitising and confirm capacity of software

3

Create or edit artwork

3.1

Create artwork and convert into digital format

3.2

Navigate software to edit and alter images

3.3

Make alterations and/or improvements and save file in suitable file types

3.4

Import image into digitising software

3.5

Enter artwork specifications into digitising software

4

Complete embroidery and review outcomes

4.1

Select fabric, stabiliser, toppings and backings, needles, thread and hoop types, and use according to the design production requirements

4.2

Create embroidery and inspect against design specifications

4.3

Confirm digitising specifications and process as appropriate to achieve embroidery outcomes in a simple and fully automated manner

4.4

Minimise and dispose of waste according to environmental guidelines

4.5

Seek feedback and integrate into outcomes

4.6

Save and file artwork according to the workplace filing requirements

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

Design and embroidery considerations include one or more of the following:

size

shape

quality

use of colour

editing options

image inclusions

compatibility with client profile

complexity/simplicity

production cost

Artwork includes one or more of the following:

clipart

wingdings

text

borders

pictures

File types include one or more of the following:

.jpeg

.gif

.tiff

.bmp

.wmf

.emf

.png

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 
Identify design and embroidery considerations for image selection 
Establish software and technology requirements to obtain images 
Source images and download from internet sources 
Source hard copy images and scan into digital format 
Assess image quality and identify opportunity for improvements or alterations 
Confirm copyright status of selected images 
Assess suitability of images for digitising and confirm capacity of software 
Create artwork and convert into digital format 
Navigate software to edit and alter images 
Make alterations and/or improvements and save file in suitable file types 
Import image into digitising software 
Enter artwork specifications into digitising software 
Select fabric, stabiliser, toppings and backings, needles, thread and hoop types, and use according to the design production requirements 
Create embroidery and inspect against design specifications 
Confirm digitising specifications and process as appropriate to achieve embroidery outcomes in a simple and fully automated manner 
Minimise and dispose of waste according to environmental guidelines 
Seek feedback and integrate into outcomes 
Save and file artwork according to the workplace filing requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSTDE3004 - Generate artwork for computerised embroideries
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessor name:

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Assessment Record Sheet

MSTDE3004 - Generate artwork for computerised embroideries

Student name:

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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