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

MSTDE3006 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Digitise text to produce embroidered lettering

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSTDE3006 - Digitise text to produce embroidered lettering
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to digitise and produce embroidered lettering.The unit of competency applies to creating a range of pre-digitised fonts and digitising techniques using industry standard software to produce embroidered lettering. Work involves liaison with specialist embroiderers and digitisers. 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 digitising text to produce embroidery, 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: Create basic lettering and complex text paths
  • Confirm work requirements, prepare work area and open software
  • Create basic lettering
  • Transfer files to machine data library for stitching according to manufacturer specifications
  • Introduce complex text paths and use with an existing embroidery file
  • Select existing embroidery and combine with text paths
  • Save file to library and export to machine for stitching according to manufacturer specifications
       
Element: Create artistic fonts
  • Create text embroidery and shadows, fill techniques and colour options to create effects
  • Use variations in font style, size and effects for shaping words and achieving precise replication of existing printed material
  • Use windings/webdings or equivalent, both as a font and individually as a picture
  • Combine windings/webdings with other fonts
  • Save file to library and export to machine for stitching according to manufacturer specifications
       
Element: Create a monogram
  • Select letters and font and adjust for single, double and triple letter monograms
  • Use fill techniques and colour options to create effects
  • Select appropriate underlay
  • Use outline options with and without fill stitches to create effects
  • Use tools to adjust images as required
  • Save file to library and export to machine for stitching according to manufacturer specifications
       
Element: Complete embroidery
  • Select fabric, stabiliser, toppings and backings, needles, thread and hoop types, and use according to the design production requirements
  • Create embroidery to demonstrate a range of digitised text techniques and inspect against design specifications
  • Minimise waste and dispose of according to workplace procedures and environmental guidelines
  • Seek feedback and integrate into outcomes
  • Document and store artwork
       


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

Create basic lettering and complex text paths

2.1

Confirm work requirements, prepare work area and open software

2.2

Create basic lettering

2.3

Transfer files to machine data library for stitching according to manufacturer specifications

2.4

Introduce complex text paths and use with an existing embroidery file

2.5

Select existing embroidery and combine with text paths

2.6

Save file to library and export to machine for stitching according to manufacturer specifications

3

Create artistic fonts

3.1

Create text embroidery and shadows, fill techniques and colour options to create effects

3.2

Use variations in font style, size and effects for shaping words and achieving precise replication of existing printed material

3.3

Use windings/webdings or equivalent, both as a font and individually as a picture

3.4

Combine windings/webdings with other fonts

3.5

Save file to library and export to machine for stitching according to manufacturer specifications

4

Create a monogram

4.1

Select letters and font and adjust for single, double and triple letter monograms

4.2

Use fill techniques and colour options to create effects

4.3

Select appropriate underlay

4.4

Use outline options with and without fill stitches to create effects

4.5

Use tools to adjust images as required

4.6

Save file to library and export to machine for stitching according to manufacturer specifications

5

Complete embroidery

5.1

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

5.2

Create embroidery to demonstrate a range of digitised text techniques and inspect against design specifications

5.3

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

5.4

Seek feedback and integrate into outcomes

5.5

Document and store artwork

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

applying relevant standards

applying creativity to use of colour, texture, shape, balance and composition to create basic lettering and complex text paths

creating text embroidery and shadows, fill techniques and colour options to create effects

using variations in font style, size and effects and for shaping words and achieving precise replication of existing printed material

using a range of techniques to create monograms

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

producing basic digitised lettering, complex text paths, monograms and artistic text

saving files to library and exporting to machine for stitching according to manufacturer specifications

demonstrating digitising text techniques through production of at least two (2) embroidered lettering pieces using different fabrics to meet artwork specifications

seeking and applying feedback to enhance outcomes

complying with workplace procedures

documenting and storing artwork.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

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

relevant Australian Standards

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

computer navigation to use basic software functions

machine embroidery techniques

text path:

arc

freehand

ellipse

angle

rotation

stabilisers, toppings and backings:

water soluble

tear away

iron on

cut away

varying weights

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

workplace policies and procedures

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

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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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

Create basic lettering and complex text paths

2.1

Confirm work requirements, prepare work area and open software

2.2

Create basic lettering

2.3

Transfer files to machine data library for stitching according to manufacturer specifications

2.4

Introduce complex text paths and use with an existing embroidery file

2.5

Select existing embroidery and combine with text paths

2.6

Save file to library and export to machine for stitching according to manufacturer specifications

3

Create artistic fonts

3.1

Create text embroidery and shadows, fill techniques and colour options to create effects

3.2

Use variations in font style, size and effects for shaping words and achieving precise replication of existing printed material

3.3

Use windings/webdings or equivalent, both as a font and individually as a picture

3.4

Combine windings/webdings with other fonts

3.5

Save file to library and export to machine for stitching according to manufacturer specifications

4

Create a monogram

4.1

Select letters and font and adjust for single, double and triple letter monograms

4.2

Use fill techniques and colour options to create effects

4.3

Select appropriate underlay

4.4

Use outline options with and without fill stitches to create effects

4.5

Use tools to adjust images as required

4.6

Save file to library and export to machine for stitching according to manufacturer specifications

5

Complete embroidery

5.1

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

5.2

Create embroidery to demonstrate a range of digitised text techniques and inspect against design specifications

5.3

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

5.4

Seek feedback and integrate into outcomes

5.5

Document and store artwork

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

Digitised text techniques include the following:

basic lettering

complex text paths

artistic fonts using variation in style, size, colour, wingdings, fill, outline and effects

monograms

Basic lettering includes one or more of the following:

introducing stitched letters using basic fonts

creating text on a straight line path

using bold and italic options

adjusting font size to create various size options

creating multi-line text embroidery

Text paths include one or more of the following:

arc

freehand

ellipse

angle

rotation

Complex text paths include one or more of the following:

creating and adjusting upper and lower arc paths

creating and adjusting an ellipse path

creating and adjusting a freehand path

using above, on and below the line settings with the different paths

adjusting individual letter positions (on all above paths)

selecting different font styles and using on different paths

reviewing effects for suitability to meet design brief

Fills include one or more of the following:

stamp pattern

motif fill

contour

radial

cross-stitch

Underlay includes one or more of the following:

edge run

centre run

tatami

grid

zigzag

double zigzag

complex grid

complex edge

Adjusting font size includes one or more of the following:

flip

rotate

mirror image

angle

copy

paste

resize

reshape

proportion

position

align

scale

skew

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 
Confirm work requirements, prepare work area and open software 
Create basic lettering 
Transfer files to machine data library for stitching according to manufacturer specifications 
Introduce complex text paths and use with an existing embroidery file 
Select existing embroidery and combine with text paths 
Save file to library and export to machine for stitching according to manufacturer specifications 
Create text embroidery and shadows, fill techniques and colour options to create effects 
Use variations in font style, size and effects for shaping words and achieving precise replication of existing printed material 
Use windings/webdings or equivalent, both as a font and individually as a picture 
Combine windings/webdings with other fonts 
Save file to library and export to machine for stitching according to manufacturer specifications 
Select letters and font and adjust for single, double and triple letter monograms 
Use fill techniques and colour options to create effects 
Select appropriate underlay 
Use outline options with and without fill stitches to create effects 
Use tools to adjust images as required 
Save file to library and export to machine for stitching according to manufacturer specifications 
Select fabric, stabiliser, toppings and backings, needles, thread and hoop types, and use according to the design production requirements 
Create embroidery to demonstrate a range of digitised text techniques and inspect against design specifications 
Minimise waste and dispose of according to workplace procedures and environmental guidelines 
Seek feedback and integrate into outcomes 
Document and store artwork 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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