This unit applies to the interpretation and analysis of a design brief and development of a design for woven products such as garments, textile products or accessories, and fabrics.

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 specifications for the woven product. The design and subsequent calculations and analyses may be undertaken manually or by using Computer Aided Design (CAD) programs.

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 weaving 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 weaving technology and operations. It requires an ability to check the quality of outcomes and identify and address problems relating to production or weaving fault.

Prerequisites

LMTTD4003A

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Develop woven 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 woven design for feedback.

1.4 Feedback is received and design adjusted accordingly.

1.5 Design is confirmed for production.

2 Plan production of woven 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 yarn quantities and pattern developed to achieve specifications.

2.4 Materials, tools and equipment required for production are selected and prepared.

3 Produce woven design sample

3.1 Workstation, tools and equipment are set up according to specifications for work.

3.2 Yarns to be woven are checked against quality standards.

3.3 Weaving techniques are undertaken to meet design specifications for sample and according to OHS practices.

3.4 Woven sample is checked to ensure quality standards are met including testing for accuracy of pattern repeat, colour or placement, and yarn suitability.

4 Evaluate design and production processes

4.1 Woven sample is assessed against design specifications, pattern and design brief.

4.2 Weaving faults are identified and design or production problems recognized.

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

CAD applications

weaving modification techniques

weaving loom 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

test accuracy of weaving pattern

use weaving looms 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 woven 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

textile products

fabrics

home furnishings

accessories, eg scarves, bags

jacquard fabrics

Elements of design may include

line

shape

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

balance and set requirements

density requirements

ends per inch

total number of ends

number of shafts required

number of weft colours used

number of warp colours used

conversion to peg plan

Specification sheets may include

budget

type of product

style requirements

yarns

fibres

colours

weaving technique

timeline

design restrictions or conditions

yarn costs

weight and drape of fabric

colour ways

fashion trends

Yarns may include

singles yarns

plied yarns:

wool

cotton

silk

novelty

synthetics

metallics

unspun fleece

rovings

rag strips

hand spun

ribbon

silk tops

nylon filament

Sample may include

complete woven product

sample weave

Tools and equipment may include

six and eight shaft loom

warping mills

fly shuttles.

double beam looms

jacquard looms

dobby looms

counter marche looms

draw looms

CAD equipment

Weaving techniques may include

plain weave

twill weave

satin or sateen weave

double weaves

brocade weaves

warp faced weaves

weft faced weaves

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

Weaving faults may include

incorrect warp tension

broken warp threads

incorrect beating of weft

incorrect threading, tie-up, treadling of design

incorrect use of materials

incorrect use of equipment

holes

foreign matter

creasing

lines

runs

Analysed and evaluated may include consideration of

skill and efficiency

variation of warp treatments

variation treadlings

compatibility of finishing procedures to design function

quality

suitability of materials

Sector

Textile Design and Development

This unit contains employability skills.