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Assist in the development of textile designs

Assist in the development of textile designs

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTTD4009A
State Code
W7441
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/10/2014
Field of Education
100503 - Textile Design
Original Release Date
24/10/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to assist with the development of designs for textiles products.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Interpret design brief for textile product
  • 1.1 Purpose of textile product is clarified and impact on design requirements analysed
  • 1.2 Design requirements are determined from brief
  • 1.3 Design constraints are identified
  • 1.4 Examples of textile products that meet aspects of the design brief are analysed to clarify design objectives
  • 1.5 Brief is discussed with team members and design priorities established
2 Analyse technical requirements of design brief
  • 2.1 Trends in yarns and raw materials used in similar textile products are researched and performance, colour, availability, care and maintenance requirements compared against design requirements
  • 2.2 Technical requirements associated with textile production processes are assessed, within specified guidelines and according to OHS practices.
  • 2.3 Any additional expertise required for project is identified.
  • 2.4 Impacts of materials and processes on design are identified.
3 Contribute to design concepts
  • 3.1 Preliminary concepts are developed with others to explore possibilities.
  • 3.2 Storyboards, sketches or other tools used for textile designs are used to develop designs.
  • 3.3 Principles of design and elements of design are applied to development of design ideas.
  • 3.4 Ideas are contributed and discussed with team members to enhance success of project.
  • 3.5 Design ideas are examined against design brief and design selected for further development.
  • 3.6 Sample textile product is developed to test design concept.
4 Assist in the preparation of presentation materials
  • 4.1 Techniques for presenting textile product design are selected
  • 4.2 Support materials are developed with team members to demonstrate features and benefits of textile design.
  • 4.3 Design details are documented
RANGE STATEMENT
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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Textile products may include:
tapestries
knitted products
woven products
screen printed products
carpets
Design requirements may include
purpose
design specifications such as colour, yarn type, size, patterns etc
production effects such as warp, weft, tuft
quality standards
budget
timeline
pattern or images
reproducibility
uniqueness
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
Principles of design may include
repetition
pattern
gradation
rhythm
radiation
harmony
contrast
dominance
proportion
balance
unity
Elements of design may include
line
shape and silhouette
colour
texture
value
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
research textile material and process trends
assess technical requirements of textile brief
contribute to design concepts
work as a member of a team
apply OHS practices
maintain accurate records

Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks
identifying improvements
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Resource implications
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.

Interdependent assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAU85 MSTTD4009 Assist in the development of textile designs Unit of competency