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Apply hooping and fabric handling techniques

Apply hooping and fabric handling techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTDE3001
State Code
BAX14
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
030107 - Garment Making
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare fabric for final stitching on an embroidery machine. It includes hoop selection and use.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises, such as operational workplace activities, or home-based activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under limited supervision.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 apply hooping and fabric handling techniques
  • 2.1 Select digitised design file, of not more than six colours, and establish specific requirements of the article to be embroidered
  • 2.2 Confirm work requirements
  • 2.3 Assess stabiliser requirements and select stabiliser
  • 2.4 Establish the need for additional toppings and backings and select
  • 2.5 Combine stabilisers and fabric and hoop to meet machine recommendations
3 Stitch embroidery and finalise work
  • 3.1 Mount hoop onto the machine according to manufacturer recommendations
  • 3.2 Consider fabric properties when handling garment
  • 3.3 Stitch embroidery and inspect against job specifications
  • 3.4 Embroider pieces using woven, non-woven, knitted, lightweight and heavyweight fabrics
  • 3.5 Minimise waste and dispose of according to environmental guidelines and workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S8030 LMTDE3001A Apply hooping and fabric handling techniques Unit of competency