The unit includes the application of a range of digitising techniques using industry standard software to convert artwork in preparation for embroidery production. It includes specifying design properties for the computerised production of a range of traditional embroidery techniques.
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.
Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.
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.
Apply hooping and fabric handling techniques | |
Digitise artwork for computerised embroideries | |
Apply advanced digitising techniques to produce computerised embroideries | |
Identify fibres and fabrics |
1 | Source and convert artwork | 1.1 | Work requirements are confirmed and workspace prepared |
1.2 | Images are selected, imported into software and edited, as required | ||
1.3 | Artwork is saved in appropriate file type |
2 | Digitise for embroidery techniques | 2.1 | Application and characteristics of traditional hand craft techniques are identified and suitability for design requirements confirmed |
2.2 | Traditional hand craft technique is selected and properties determined in digitised image | ||
2.3 | Finished design is saved to library | ||
2.4 | Template and worksheet is created, printed and checked to ensure it meets design requirements | ||
2.5 | Completed design is exported to the machine ready for stitching according to manufacturer specifications |
3 | Complete embroidery sample | 3.1 | Fabric, stabiliser, toppings and backings, needles, thread and hooptypes are selected and used according to the design production requirements |
3.2 | Embroidery is created and inspected against design specifications | ||
3.3 | Waste is minimised and disposed of according to environmental guidelines | ||
3.4 | Work is conducted in accordance with workplace procedures and occupational health and safety (OHS) practices | ||
3.5 | Feedback is sought and integrated into outcomes |
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 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 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 traditional hand craft techniques and uses 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 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 digitising to replicate traditional hand craft techniques. The candidate must be able to: create and sew separate embroideries for each of the following techniques: blanket stitch redwork cross-stitch appliqué quilting stippling chain stitch crazy quilting lace candlewick. Evidence should demonstrate ability in digitising traditional hand craft techniques through production of sample pieces for each technique. |
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. |
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. | |
File types | File types may include: .jpeg .gif .tiff .bmp .wmf .emf .png |
Traditional hand craft techniques | Traditional hand craft techniques must include: blanket stitch redwork cross-stitch appliqué quilting stippling chain stitch crazy quilting lace candlewick |
Properties | Properties may include: underlay fill pattern outline colour density pull compensation stabilisation stitch points and corners size |
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 Colours may include: black white 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 |
Digitising and computerised embroidery
This unit contains employability skills.
Not applicable.