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Assist in the development of textile designs

Assist in the development of textile designs

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTTD4009
State Code
BAU85
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
50
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to assist with the development of designs for textiles products.The unit of competency applies to assisting others to develop design concepts for textile products according to a specified brief. Work includes research, creation or adaptation of designs, and preparation of design concepts for presentation.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
  • 2.1 Interpret design brief and clarify purpose of textile product
  • 2.2 Determine design requirements from brief
  • 2.3 Identify design constraints
  • 2.4 Analyse examples of textile products that meet aspects of the design brief to clarify design objectives
  • 2.5 Discuss brief with team members and establish design priorities
3 Analyse technical requirements of design brief
  • 3.1 Research trends in yarns and raw materials used in similar textile products and compare against design requirements
  • 3.2 Assess technical requirements associated with textile production processes, within specified guidelines and according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Identify any additional expertise required for project
  • 3.4 Identify impacts of materials and processes on design
4 Contribute to design concepts
  • 4.1 Develop preliminary concepts with others to explore possibilities
  • 4.2 Use storyboards, sketches or other tools used for textile designs to develop designs
  • 4.3 Apply principles of design and elements of design to development of design ideas
  • 4.4 Contribute ideas and discuss with team members to enhance success of project
  • 4.5 Examine design ideas against design brief and select design for further development
  • 4.6 Develop sample textile product to test design concept
5 Assist in the preparation of presentation materials
  • 5.1 Select techniques for presenting textile product design
  • 5.2 Develop support materials with team members to demonstrate features and benefits of textile design
  • 5.3 Document design details
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7441 LMTTD4009A Assist in the development of textile designs Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEZ18 MSTAT4006 Contribute to the development of textile designs Unit of competency