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Develop textile designs and specifications

Develop textile designs and specifications

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTTD5008
State Code
BAU75
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
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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
60
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to develop textile designs and specifications for production.This unit of competency applies to developing a design, and testing and analysing the design specifications for textile materials or products, including fibres, fabrics, yarns and finished products.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 develop textile designs and specifications
  • 2.1 Interpret requirements of design brief and identify purposes and end user of textile product
  • 2.2 Consider additional factors and determine materials for use in design
  • 2.3 Confirm design specifications and propose initial design concept from brief
3 Develop textile design
  • 3.1 Use design processes to evaluate options and further develop initial design concept
  • 3.2 Test design concept with client to refine options
  • 3.3 Use appropriate communication tools to present selected design for approval
  • 3.4 Respond to feedback and modify design concept to make improvements, as required
  • 3.5 Confirm and document approved design
4 Calculate production requirements
  • 4.1 Determine appropriate formulas for calculating yarn requirements
  • 4.2 Undertake calculations using computer software or manual processes
  • 4.3 Analyse data, and determine and document yarn requirements
5 Produce and test sample
  • 5.1 Produce textile sample according to design specifications and workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Examine sample and determine accuracy of calculations
  • 5.3 Analyse production process to determine improvements
  • 5.4 Undertake routine testing to assess sample meets quality requirements and industry standards
  • 5.5 Analyse results of sample testing to determine performance and acceptability for production
  • 5.6 Document outcomes, consult client and appropriate personnel and record feedback
6 Prepare product specifications
  • 6.1 Analyse sample to develop pattern specifications for finished textile design product
  • 6.2 Determine production processes including technical aspects and prepare production plans
  • 6.3 Confirm final product specifications with appropriate personnel and complete all documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7453 LMTTD5008A Develop textile designs and specifications Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEY96 MSTGN5013 Prepare technical workplace documentation Unit of competency