Elements and Performance Criteria

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. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Optimum digitising sequence
Optimum digitising sequence includes:
minimising registration problems caused by fabric distortion
planning colour sequence
Gradient
Gradient may include:
single colour with a variety of:
density settings
stitch directions
dual and multi-colour with varying:
density settings
stitch directions
stitch types
Motifs
Motifs may include:
existing (pre-programmed)
individually created
placement
size
direction
repetition
spacing
layout
managed sets
Stamp fill patterns
Stamp fill patterns may include:
existing (pre-programmed)
individually created
placement
size
direction
repetition
spacing
layout
Decorative fills and outlines
Decorative fills and outlines may include:
backstitch
stemstitch
zigzag
E-stitch (blanket) fills and borders
contour
radial
cross-stitch
arc
spiral
satin
motif
tatami offsets
pattern splits
carving stamps
user-defined splits
Stable underlay
Stable underlay may include:
edge run
centre run
tatami
grid
zigzag
double zigzag
Advanced editing techniques
Advanced editing techniques may include:
adding and adjusting stitch angles
smoothing object outlines
converting between embroidery objects
reinforcing outlines
removing unwanted underlying stitching
creating outlines and fill holes
editing stitches
editing machine functions
creating manual stitching
digitising boring holes
adding stitches
feather stitching, such as:
positive stitch length
negative stitch length
side A
side B
pre-programmed patterns
use of customised patterns
reshaping, cutting, splitting and breaking design objects
Fabric types
Fabric types must include:
woven
non-woven
knits
lightweight
heavyweight
Stabilisers, toppings and backings
Stabilisers, toppings and backings may include:
water soluble
tear away
iron on
cut away
Colours may include:
black
white
Weights may vary
Needle types
Needle types may include:
standard
metalfil
embroidery eye
stretch
Threads types
Threads types may include:
polyester
metallic
rayon
cotton
Hoop types
Hoop types may include:
tubular
sash
screw
cap
square
round
spring
Workplace procedures
Workplace procedures may include:
requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment
standard operating procedures
work instructions
oral, written and visual communication
quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output
housekeeping
tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling
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, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential that competence be demonstrated in advanced digitising techniques. The candidate must be able to:
prepare, convert and edit images
apply a range of advanced stitching techniques
determine optimal stitch sequence and alternative stitchout options
introduce texture techniques
apply advanced editing techniques to manipulate design components and embroidery effects
complete embroidery sample
save and file images, templates and design catalogues according to the workplace filing requirements.
Evidence should demonstrate ability in digitising techniques through production of a range of sample pieces.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment and requires access to work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.
The resource requirements for this unit include access to:
digitising software
embroidery machine
hoops
a range of fabrics
a range of threads
a range of needles
hooping accessories
notions.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Assessment methods may include:
written and oral questioning
completion of practical activities/tasks.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.