Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:12 AM AWST
22/07/2026 9:12 AM AWST
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Work within an indigenous cultural framework
Work within an indigenous cultural framework
Unit of competency
National Code
LMTFD2004B
LMTFD2004B
State Code
W7214
W7214
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/10/2014
Field of Education
030105 - Textile Making
Original Release Date
17/10/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to identify and apply key cultural practices and processes used for the design and development of textile works, garments and accessories.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Access information on cultural influences
- 1.1 Information sources on local cultures relevant to individual are identified.
- 1.2 Information is accessed appropriately according to cultural practices.
- 1.3 Influences on creation and development of textile works, garments and accessories are identified.
2 Apply relevant work and cultural practices
- 2.1 Relevant practices common to design and development of textile works, garments and accessories are identified.
- 2.2 Cultural ethics and law in relation to production of art and design work are identified.
- 2.3 Personal rights, responsibilities and legal obligations relevant to design and production of cultural textile works, garments and accessories are determined and complied with.
- 2.4 Customary business procedures, structure and organisation of relevant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are identified and compared to standard industry practices.
- 2.5 Protocols for culturally specific work practices are determined and applied.
3 Identify production processes and supply chains for cultural works
- 3.1 Materials used in design and development of textile works, garments and accessories are identified.
- 3.2 Production processes for converting materials into products are identified.
- 3.3 Opportunities for production and sale of textile works, garments and accessories are explored.
- 3.4 Significant people to support design and development of textile works, garments and accessories are identified.
- 3.5 Supply chains for textile works, garments and accessories are identified.
RANGE STATEMENT
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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Information sources may include:
community elders
family members
artworks and artists
stories
community members
government agencies and services
written, electronic and audio visual material
art centres and galleries
Information may include:
stories
creative processes and practices
symbols
cultural significance of stories, themes, processes and practices
protocols and procedure
region, environment
cultural rites
artworks
economic systems
Practices may include:
sourcing and uses of raw materials
dyeing
printing
use of tools and equipment
use of culturally significant themes and stories
involvement and endorsements from significant people
respect for traditional laws and values
Protocols refers to:
the set of rules applying to behaviour or practices that apply to a specific cultural context
Materials could include:
natural, man-made and synthetic fibres and fabrics
animal hides
componentry such as buttons and zips
ochres and other sources of natural dyes
acrylic colours and dyes
objects used for print designs
Production processes includes:
textile printing and dyeing
making patterns
marking and cutting fabric
sewing
finishing
colour mixing
Supply chains includes:
concept of product flow from raw material to production, distribution, marketing and sale
customers
sales, marketing and distribution suppliers
production suppliers
business support and administrators
Significant people may include:
community and family members
people with skills in design, production, marketing or business
trainers, educators, mentors
customers
funders or business supporters
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 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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Information sources may include:
community elders
family members
artworks and artists
stories
community members
government agencies and services
written, electronic and audio visual material
art centres and galleries
Information may include:
stories
creative processes and practices
symbols
cultural significance of stories, themes, processes and practices
protocols and procedure
region, environment
cultural rites
artworks
economic systems
Practices may include:
sourcing and uses of raw materials
dyeing
printing
use of tools and equipment
use of culturally significant themes and stories
involvement and endorsements from significant people
respect for traditional laws and values
Protocols refers to:
the set of rules applying to behaviour or practices that apply to a specific cultural context
Materials could include:
natural, man-made and synthetic fibres and fabrics
animal hides
componentry such as buttons and zips
ochres and other sources of natural dyes
acrylic colours and dyes
objects used for print designs
Production processes includes:
textile printing and dyeing
making patterns
marking and cutting fabric
sewing
finishing
colour mixing
Supply chains includes:
concept of product flow from raw material to production, distribution, marketing and sale
customers
sales, marketing and distribution suppliers
production suppliers
business support and administrators
Significant people may include:
community and family members
people with skills in design, production, marketing or business
trainers, educators, mentors
customers
funders or business supporters
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, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects of evidence
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
recognise and apply cultural practices
identify significant cultural information and influences
apply cultural values and expressions in designs and productions
use cultural processes and techniques
identify relevant legislation
Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks
identifying improvements
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment
Resource implications
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.
Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.
Interdependent assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Critical aspects of evidence
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
recognise and apply cultural practices
identify significant cultural information and influences
apply cultural values and expressions in designs and productions
use cultural processes and techniques
identify relevant legislation
Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks
identifying improvements
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment
Resource implications
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.
Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.
Interdependent assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W6507 | LMTFD2004A | Work within an Indigenous cultural framework | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAX02 | MSTFD2004 | Work within an Indigenous cultural framework | Unit of competency |