Digitise text to produce embroidered lettering

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
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Unit of competency

National Code
LMTDE3006A

State Code
S8035

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
04/11/2011

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

05/01/2012

Field of Education

100503 - Textile Design

Original Release Date

05/01/2012

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to digitise and produce embroidered lettering.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Create basic lettering

1.1 Work requirements are confirmed, work area prepared and software opened
1.2 Stitched letters are introduced using basic fonts
1.3 Text is created on a straight line path
1.4 Bold and italic options are used
1.5 Font size is adjusted to create various size options
1.6 Multi-line text embroidery is created
1.7 File is saved to library and exported to machine for stitching according to manufacturer specifications

2 Introduce complex text paths and use with an existing embroidery file

2.1 Upper and lower arc paths are created and adjusted
2.2 An ellipse path is created and adjusted
2.3 A freehand path is created and adjusted
2.4 Above, on and below the line settings are used with the different paths and effects reviewed for suitability to meet design brief
2.5 Individual letter positions (on all above paths) are adjusted
2.6 Different font styles are selected and used on different paths and effects reviewed for suitability to meet design brief
2.7 Existing embroidery is selected and combined with text paths
2.8 File is saved to library and exported to machine for stitching according to manufacturer specifications

3 Create artistic fonts

3.1 Text embroidery is created and shadows, fill techniques and colour options are used to create effects
3.2 Artistic fonts are used for shaping words and achieving precise replication of existing printed material
3.3 Windings/webdings or equivalent are used both as a font and individually as a picture
3.4 Windings/webdings are combined with other fonts
3.5 File is saved to library and exported to machine for stitching according to manufacturer specifications

4 Create a monogram

4.1 Letters and font are selected and adjusted for single, double and triple letter monograms
4.2 Fill techniques and colour options are used to create effects
4.3 Appropriate underlay is selected
4.4 Outline options are used with and without fillstitches to create effects
4.5 Tools are used to adjust images as required
4.6 File is saved to library and exported to machine for stitching according to manufacturer specifications

5 Complete embroidery sample

5.1 Fabric, stabiliser, toppings and backings, needles, thread and hooptypes are selected and used according to the design production requirements
5.2 Embroidery is created and inspected against design specifications
5.3 Waste is minimised and disposed of according to environmental guidelines
5.4 Work is conducted in accordance with workplace procedures and occupational health and safety (OHS) practices
5.5 Feedback is sought and integrated into outcomes

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.
Text path
Text path may include:
arc
freehand
ellipse
angle
rotation
Fills
Fills may include:
stamp pattern
motif fill
contour
radial
cross-stitch
Artistic fonts
Artistic fonts may include:
types
bold
italics
Underlay
Underlay may include:
edge run
centre run
tatami
grid
zigzag
double zigzag
complex grid
complex edge
Adjust
Adjust may include:
flip
rotate
mirror image
angle
copy
paste
resize
reshape
proportion
position
align
scale
skew
Fabric types
Fabric types must include:
wovens
non-wovens
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

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 the skills fundamental to digitising text to produce embroidered lettering. The candidate must be able to:
introduce basic lettering
introduce complex text paths and use with an existing embroidery file
create artistic fonts
create monograms.
Evidence should demonstrate ability in digitising techniques through production of a range of sample pieces.
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
fabric
needles
thread
a range of fonts, including Wingdings.
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.

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BAX09	MSTDE3006	Digitise text to produce embroidered lettering	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D687	LMT32011	Certificate III in Digitising and Computerised Embroidery	Qualification