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Replicate traditional hand craft techniques

Replicate traditional hand craft techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTDE3005
State Code
BAX10
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
100503 - Textile Design
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply specialised digitising techniques to replicate traditional hand craft techniques on a computerised embroidery machine.The unit of competency applies to using industry standard software to specify design properties and convert artwork for the computerised production of a range of traditional embroidery techniques. Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises, such as operational workplace activities or home-based activities.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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 replicate traditional hand craft techniques
  • 2.1 Confirm work requirements and prepare workspace
  • 2.2 Source and select images, import into software and edit, as required
  • 2.3 Save artwork in appropriate file type
3 Digitise for embroidery techniques
  • 3.1 Identify application and characteristics of traditional hand craft techniques and confirm suitability for design requirements
  • 3.2 Select traditional hand craft technique and determine properties in digitised image
  • 3.3 Apply creativity to use of colour, texture, shape, balance and composition
  • 3.4 Save finished design to library
  • 3.5 Create template and worksheet, print and check to ensure design requirements are met
  • 3.6 Export completed design to the machine ready for stitching according to manufacturer specifications
4 Complete embroidery pieces and finalise work
  • 4.1 Select suitable fabric, stabiliser, toppings and backings, needles, thread and hoop types, and use according to the design production requirements
  • 4.2 Create embroideries to replicate traditional hand craft techniques on different fabric types suitable for each of the techniques
  • 4.3 Minimise waste and dispose of according to workplace procedures and environmental guidelines
  • 4.4 Seek feedback and integrate into outcomes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S8034 LMTDE3005A Replicate traditional hand craft techniques Unit of competency