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Develop skills in textile work

Develop skills in textile work

Unit of competency
National Code
CUATEX201
State Code
AWG61
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
100305 - Crafts
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use a limited range of basic textile techniques to produce fundamental textile work from simple design concepts.It typically applies to individuals who have developed some general design, drawing or craft skills and who are now embarking on a career in visual arts. They have little or no experience in textiles and work under close supervision and with guidance from others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare textile resources
  • 1.1 Calculate and obtain type and quantity of textile equipment, tools and materials according to own selected ideas for the work
  • 1.2 Prepare equipment, tools and materials according to procedures for workplace safety, cost control and waste minimisation
  • 1.3 Set up a safe work space with guidance from key people
2. Use and test textile techniques
  • 2.1 View a range of textile work in different styles, and discuss with key people how effects are achieved
  • 2.2 Match potential techniques to ideas for own textile work with assistance from key people
  • 2.3 Test a range of techniques to determine the effects they achieve through experimentation with samples, practice pieces or work in progress
  • 2.4 Use selected techniques to produce fundamental textile work considering and applying elements and principles of design
  • 2.5 Clean and store equipment, tools, and materials according to specific needs of different items
  • 2.6 Handle equipment, tools and materials safely and minimise waste throughout all processes
3. Review work to develop skills
  • 3.1 Review own textile work and note areas for future improvement
  • 3.2 Seek and consider feedback from key people to identify areas for improvement
  • 3.3 Review different opportunities to build own skills and select suitable options
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7776 CUVTEX201A Develop skills in textile work Unit of competency