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Design and produce printed textiles

Design and produce printed textiles

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTTD5005
State Code
BAU78
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
120
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply complex textile printing techniques and processes when interpreting and responding to a specified design brief.The unit of competency applies to a design brief that may be applied to a particular context within the textile industry. The design brief includes specifications for the printed product and may be created manually or by using computer-aided design (CAD) programs.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 Develop print design
  • 2.1 Determine design brief and analyse requirements and specifications to determine parameters for printed textile
  • 2.2 Select dyes or pigments, colours and fabric substrates to meet design brief
  • 2.3 Conduct research to generate and explore design ideas
  • 2.4 Select design concept and communication tools to present design concept to appropriate personnel for feedback
  • 2.5 Respond to feedback and modify design concept, as required
3 Prepare for print production
  • 3.1 Source and prepare materials and equipment required for production
  • 3.2 Identify technical aspects of production
  • 3.3 Complete specification sheet to guide production
  • 3.4 Select artwork or develop for screen printing applications on textiles
  • 3.5 Select and prepare fabrics, colour separations and stencils
4 Produce printed product
  • 4.1 Create sample to test accuracy of colour separations, repeat pattern colour, placement and registration
  • 4.2 Analyse and evaluate sample and modify technical or design elements, as required, to meet design specifications
  • 4.3 Use tools and equipment to print final product according to workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Monitor printing to identify and resolve problems or faults
  • 4.5 Document processes and effects to ensure exact outcome can be replicated
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7450 LMTTD5005A Design and Produce printed textiles Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEY79 MSTAT5008 Design and produce printed textiles Unit of competency