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Use dyeing techniques to produce Indigenous textile designs

Use dyeing techniques to produce Indigenous textile designs

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTAT2012
State Code
OEZ55
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/07/2023
Field of Education
030105 - Textile Making
Original Release Date
03/07/2023
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use tie die or silk dyeing techniques to produce culturally-specific designs and artworks for fabrics. Fabrics may be used for artworks, apparel or other non-wearable textile products.This unit specifically applies to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and should be customised to accommodate the image use and design protocols and techniques specific to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for fabric dyeing work
  • 1.1 Identify task requirements from work instructions and seek any required clarification from supervisor
  • 1.2 Identify and apply protocols for developing culturally-specific designs
  • 1.3 Identify suitable fabric, dyeing technique and dye type based on work instructions
  • 1.4 Develop dyeing design suitable for cultural context and chosen fabric and dyeing technique
  • 1.5 Prepare fabric, tools and equipment based on design requirements
  • 1.6 Select dye formula, and measure and mix dyes to achieve desired result
  • 1.7 Use swatches of dyed fabric to experiment with and confirm dye recipe
2. Dye fabrics
  • 2.1 Use tools and equipment effectively and safely to apply dyeing technique to fabric and achieve desired result
  • 2.2 Complete work systematically and achieve required detail in design
3. Review dyeing process
  • 3.1 Review outcome of dyeing against intended design
  • 3.2 Identify effectiveness of technique and any potential improvements
  • 3.3 Modify design and technique based on review of work and feedback from supervisor
  • 3.4 Clean and store materials and equipment in accordance with procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAX00 MSTFD2003 Apply dyeing techniques to produce Indigenous textile designs Unit of competency