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Digitise text to produce embroidered lettering

Digitise text to produce embroidered lettering

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTDE3006
State Code
BAX09
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
100503 - Textile Design
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to digitise and produce embroidered lettering.The unit of competency applies to creating a range of pre-digitised fonts and digitising techniques using industry standard software to produce embroidered lettering. Work involves liaison with specialist embroiderers and digitisers. Work may be conducted in a variety of environments, such as operational workplace activities, or home-based 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 Create basic lettering and complex text paths
  • 2.1 Confirm work requirements, prepare work area and open software
  • 2.2 Create basic lettering
  • 2.3 Transfer files to machine data library for stitching according to manufacturer specifications
  • 2.4 Introduce complex text paths and use with an existing embroidery file
  • 2.5 Select existing embroidery and combine with text paths
  • 2.6 Save file to library and export to machine for stitching according to manufacturer specifications
3 Create artistic fonts
  • 3.1 Create text embroidery and shadows, fill techniques and colour options to create effects
  • 3.2 Use variations in font style, size and effects for shaping words and achieving precise replication of existing printed material
  • 3.3 Use windings/webdings or equivalent, both as a font and individually as a picture
  • 3.4 Combine windings/webdings with other fonts
  • 3.5 Save file to library and export to machine for stitching according to manufacturer specifications
4 Create a monogram
  • 4.1 Select letters and font and adjust for single, double and triple letter monograms
  • 4.2 Use fill techniques and colour options to create effects
  • 4.3 Select appropriate underlay
  • 4.4 Use outline options with and without fill stitches to create effects
  • 4.5 Use tools to adjust images as required
  • 4.6 Save file to library and export to machine for stitching according to manufacturer specifications
5 Complete embroidery
  • 5.1 Select fabric, stabiliser, toppings and backings, needles, thread and hoop types, and use according to the design production requirements
  • 5.2 Create embroidery to demonstrate a range of digitised text techniques and inspect against design specifications
  • 5.3 Minimise waste and dispose of according to workplace procedures and environmental guidelines
  • 5.4 Seek feedback and integrate into outcomes
  • 5.5 Document and store artwork
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State Code National Code Title Type
S8035 LMTDE3006A Digitise text to produce embroidered lettering Unit of competency