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Apply dyeing techniques to produce Indigenous textile designs

Apply dyeing techniques to produce Indigenous textile designs

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTFD2003
State Code
BAX00
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
030105 - Textile Making
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply dyeing techniques to produce Indigenous textile designs.The unit of competency applies to the use of tie dye and silk dyeing techniques to produce culturally-specific designs and artworks for fabrics.The unit of competency should be customised to accommodate the image use and design protocols and techniques specific to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community.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 for dyeing
  • 2.1 Identify and apply protocols for developing culturally-specific designs
  • 2.2 Develop single or two colour dyeing design suitable for cultural context and chosen fabric and dying technique
  • 2.3 Identify and prepare suitable fabric, dyeing technique and dye type
  • 2.4 Select dye formula, and measure and mix dyes to achieve desired result
  • 2.5 Prepare tools and equipment
  • 2.6 Use swatches of dyed fabric to experiment with and confirm dye recipe
3 Dye fabrics
  • 3.1 Apply dyeing technique to fabric according to WHS practices
  • 3.2 Use tools and equipment effectively and safely to achieve desired result
  • 3.3 Complete work systematically with attention to detail
4 Review dyeing process
  • 4.1 Assess outcome of dyeing
  • 4.2 Modify dyeing techniques as required
  • 4.3 Clean and store materials and equipment
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7213 LMTFD2003B Apply dyeing techniques to produce indigenous textile designs Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEZ55 MSTAT2012 Use dyeing techniques to produce Indigenous textile designs Unit of competency