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

MSTTD4001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Produce knitted textile samples

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSTTD4001 - Produce knitted textile samples
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to perform knitting techniques to produce knitted design samples.The unit of competency applies to interpreting design specifications, and using knitting machine to produce fabrics or knitted product samples such as garments, bags or shawls. Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team 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 producing knitted textile samples, 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 Textile design and development
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 produce knitted textile samples
  • Analyse pattern requirements and discuss design specifications with appropriate personnel to confirm production requirements
  • Identify desired effects of knitting and select appropriate knitting structure and technique to match required outcome
  • Select materials and yarns, quantities and knitting techniques according to design requirements
       
Element: Produce knitted design sample
  • Set up workstation, tools and equipment according to specifications and workplace procedures
  • Check yarns to be knitted against quality standards
  • Undertake knitting techniques to meet design specifications for sample and according to workplace procedures
  • Monitor knitting techniques and outcomes throughout to identify production faults
       
Element: Complete production process
  • Rectify knit faults and production problems or reproduce sample according to modifications
  • Finish knitted sample according to design specifications
  • Document modifications and processes
  • Examine outcomes with appropriate personnel and discuss and document possible modifications to design
       


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 produce knitted textile samples

2.1

Analyse pattern requirements and discuss design specifications with appropriate personnel to confirm production requirements

2.2

Identify desired effects of knitting and select appropriate knitting structure and technique to match required outcome

2.3

Select materials and yarns, quantities and knitting techniques according to design requirements

3

Produce knitted design sample

3.1

Set up workstation, tools and equipment according to specifications and workplace procedures

3.2

Check yarns to be knitted against quality standards

3.3

Undertake knitting techniques to meet design specifications for sample and according to workplace procedures

3.4

Monitor knitting techniques and outcomes throughout to identify production faults

5

Complete production process

5.1

Rectify knit faults and production problems or reproduce sample according to modifications

5.2

Finish knitted sample according to design specifications

5.3

Document modifications and processes

5.4

Examine outcomes with appropriate personnel and discuss and document possible modifications to design

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

checking operational readiness of equipment

analysing design specifications and interpreting production requirements

preparing yarn and thread for production

monitoring production

recognising and rectifying faults or problems as required

producing at least two (2) different types of knitted samples according to design specifications

monitoring own work and conducting quality check of sample outcome

maintaining accurate records

applying workplace procedures.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

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

knit modification techniques

knitting machine techniques

yarn characteristics

typical fault conditions

fault-finding procedures

types and styles of knitted fabrics

simple equipment maintenance techniques

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices.

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 produce knitted textile samples

2.1

Analyse pattern requirements and discuss design specifications with appropriate personnel to confirm production requirements

2.2

Identify desired effects of knitting and select appropriate knitting structure and technique to match required outcome

2.3

Select materials and yarns, quantities and knitting techniques according to design requirements

3

Produce knitted design sample

3.1

Set up workstation, tools and equipment according to specifications and workplace procedures

3.2

Check yarns to be knitted against quality standards

3.3

Undertake knitting techniques to meet design specifications for sample and according to workplace procedures

3.4

Monitor knitting techniques and outcomes throughout to identify production faults

5

Complete production process

5.1

Rectify knit faults and production problems or reproduce sample according to modifications

5.2

Finish knitted sample according to design specifications

5.3

Document modifications and processes

5.4

Examine outcomes with appropriate personnel and discuss and document possible modifications to design

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 practices

Production requirements include three or more of the following:

shaping

hems

tension

stitches

patterning

striping

weaving

tuck and slip

colour

pattern

size

stitch gauge

tension

Appropriate personnel include one or more of the following:

trainers

colleagues

mentors

designers

pattern makers

members of the design team

Knitting techniques include two or more of the following:

flat knitting

circular knitting

sock knitting

weft knits

warp knits

plain, purl, double and tricot knit

jacquard

Materials and yarns include one or more of the following:

cotton

buttons and components

wool

nylon

acrylic

polypropylene

polyester cotton

viscose

blends

Sample includes one or more of the following:

complete garment

sample fabrics

Knitting tools and equipment include one or more of the following:

knitting machines

punch card

blocking board

double bed colour changer

sewing machine

overlocker

garter bar and deco

Knit faults and production problems include one or more of the following:

holes

foreign matter

creasing

lines

runs

machine or equipment faults

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 
Analyse pattern requirements and discuss design specifications with appropriate personnel to confirm production requirements 
Identify desired effects of knitting and select appropriate knitting structure and technique to match required outcome 
Select materials and yarns, quantities and knitting techniques according to design requirements 
Set up workstation, tools and equipment according to specifications and workplace procedures 
Check yarns to be knitted against quality standards 
Undertake knitting techniques to meet design specifications for sample and according to workplace procedures 
Monitor knitting techniques and outcomes throughout to identify production faults 
Rectify knit faults and production problems or reproduce sample according to modifications 
Finish knitted sample according to design specifications 
Document modifications and processes 
Examine outcomes with appropriate personnel and discuss and document possible modifications to design 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSTTD4001 - Produce knitted textile samples
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