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Design and produce experimental textiles

Design and produce experimental textiles

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTTD5004
State Code
BAU79
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 experimental processes to design and produce original textiles in response to a design brief. The unit of competency applies to developing creative and original design concepts using manipulation techniques to create different effects on fibres, fabrics and other materials. The design brief may be applied to a particular context within the textile industry. The design and subsequent calculations and pattern development 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 original textile product design
  • 2.1 Identify and analyse requirements or parameters for design and application
  • 2.2 Conduct research to generate and explore design ideas
  • 2.3 Select design concept and communication tools to present design concept to appropriate personnel for feedback
  • 2.4 Respond to feedback and modify design concept as required
3 Prepare for manipulation process
  • 3.1 Identify materials and manipulation techniques to achieve desired effect
  • 3.2 Identify processes and technical aspects of production to achieve different manipulations
  • 3.3 Complete specification sheet to guide production
  • 3.4 Undertake calculations, as required, to determine textile and material quantities
  • 3.5 Source materials and select and prepare tools and equipment required for production
4 Manipulate materials to produce experimental samples
  • 4.1 Set up workstation according to specifications for work
  • 4.2 Check textiles and materials to be manipulated against quality standards
  • 4.3 Undertake 2-D and 3-D manipulation techniques to achieve design effects for sample and according to workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Identify material or process faults and determine and address probable cause
5 Evaluate design and production processes
  • 5.1 Assess manipulated textile sample against design concept and specifications
  • 5.2 Analyse and evaluate design to identify opportunities for improvement
  • 5.3 Evaluate manipulation techniques to identify opportunities for improvement
  • 5.4 Explore modifications to design or process using CAD or other design tools and communicate with appropriate personnel
  • 5.5 Finalise modifications and design and document all processes and improvements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7449 LMTTD5004A Design and produce experimental textiles Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEY80 MSTAT5007 Design and produce experimental textiles Unit of competency