This unit applies to the interpretation and analysis of a design brief and development of a design for a knitted product such as a garment, furnishing, accessories or fabric. Production of the product is required to meet design specifications and may include use of a wide range of yarn types. The design brief may be determined by a trainer or supervisor and may be applied to a particular context within the textile industry. The design brief includes clear specifications for the knitted product. Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team-related activities. The application of this unit is according to OHS practices of the enterprise and workplace practices, which 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 This unit requires the application of skills associated with communicating information on knitting design, production and process improvements as well as performing calculations on yarn quantities. Initiative and enterprise and problem solving will be used to develop the product design. This unit also requires skills associated with planning and organising for the safe and effective use of knitting technology and operations. It requires an ability to check the quality of outcomes and identify and address problems relating to production or knit fault. |
Prerequisites |
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Develop knitted textile product design | 1.1 Design requirements and specifications are interpreted from brief and elements of design are analysed. 1.2 Design is developed to meet design brief and in line with principles of design and product purpose 1.3 Communication tools are used to present knit design for feedback. 1.4 Feedback is received and design adjusted accordingly. 1.5 Design is confirmed for production. |
2 Plan production of knitted design sample | 2.1 Technical aspects of production are identified 2.2 Specificationsheet is completed to guide production 2.3 Calculations are undertaken to determine material and yarn quantities 2.4 Knit pattern is developed 2.5 Materials, tools and equipment required for production are selected and prepared. |
3 Produce knitted design sample | 3.1 Workstation, tools and equipment are set up according to specifications for work. 3.2 Yarns to be knitted are checked against quality standards. 3.3 Knitting techniques are undertaken to meet design specifications for sample and according to OHS practices. 3.4 Knitted sample is checked to ensure quality standards are met |
4 Evaluate design and production processes | 4.1 Knitted sample is assessed against design specifications, pattern and design brief. 4.2 Knit faults are identified and design or production problems recognised 4.3 Design is analysed and evaluated to identify opportunities for improvement. 4.4 Production process is evaluated to identify opportunities for improvement. 4.5 Process and improvements are documented. |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Demonstrates knowledge of principles and elements of design characteristics of yarns information resources on fibres and fabrics knit modification techniques knitting machine techniques typical fault conditions fault-finding procedures types and styles of knitted fabrics simple equipment maintenance techniques OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures quality practices workplace practices recording and reporting practices |
Demonstrates skills to interpret a design brief address design and production problems identify fabric characteristics use knitting tools and equipment associated read, interpret and follow information on work specifications, standard operating procedures and work instructions, and other reference material maintain accurate records communicate within the workplace sequence operations meet specifications clarify and check task-related information carry out work according to OHS practices |
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered | Demonstrates skills and knowledge to: analyse and interpret design brief apply design processes to development of design communicate design concepts evaluate and modify designs determine production requirements produce textile design product |
Consistency in performance | Consistently applies skills and knowledge when: organising work completing tasks identifying improvements using workplace practices using OHS practices recording and reporting accidents and incidents assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions completing work systematically with attention to detail and without damage to goods and equipment |
Resource implications | Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices. |
Context for assessment | Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment. |
Interdependent assessment | This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units. |
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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. | ||
Legislative/regulatory requirements | All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements. | |
Products may include | garments home furnishings accessories, eg: scarves, bags jacquard fabrics | |
Elements of design may include | line shape and silhouette colour texture value | |
Principles of design may include | repetition pattern gradation rhythm radiation harmony contrast dominance proportion balance unity | |
Communication tools may include | inspiration board storyboard design concepts research information multimedia tools yarn samples colour chips colour and fashion forecasting references illustrations production sketches | |
Technical aspects may include | lace patterns cut and sew techniques row knitting punch card lace computer cards | |
Specification sheets may include | budget type of product style requirements, yarns fibres colours, knitting technique timeline design restrictions or conditions yarn costs weight and drape of fabric colour ways fashion trends | |
Materials and yarns may include | cotton buttons, components yarns such as: wool nylon acrylic polypropylene polyester cotton viscose blends silks linen lurex | |
Sample may include | complete garment sample fabrics | |
Tools and equipment may include | knitting machines punch card blocking board double bed colour changer sewing machine overlocker garter bar and deco computer cards | |
Knitting techniques may include | flat knitting circular knitting sock knitting weft knits warp knits plain, purl, double, tricot knit jacquard | |
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 | |
Knit faults may include | holes foreign matter creasing lines runs | |
Analysed and evaluated may include consideration of | skill and efficiency variation of knit effects compatibility of finishing procedures to design function quality suitability of materials | |
Sector | Textile Design and Development |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Not applicable.