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Apply advanced digitising techniques to produce computerised embroideries

Apply advanced digitising techniques to produce computerised embroideries

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTDE3003
State Code
BAX12
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2020
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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
30
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply advanced digitising techniques to a range of items.The unit of competency applies to advanced level digitising techniques to produce computerised embroideries.Work involves liaison with specialist embroiderers and digitisers. Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises such as operational workplace activities or home-based activities, 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 Prepare advanced digitising techniques
  • 2.1 Prepare materials and equipment for digitising
  • 2.2 Use a range of advanced stitching techniques
  • 2.3 Identify colour blocks and colour thread changes, and adjust to meet design specifications.
  • 2.4 Manually adjust stitching order and make colour changes to selected areas, as required
  • 2.5 Create new thread charts, modify existing thread charts and mix thread colours to meet design requirements
  • 2.6 Create alternative stitch-out options for different colourways, fabrics and placements
  • 2.7 Adjust outline nodes to create different shapes
  • 2.8 Use a range of advanced editing techniques to modify designs and create and enhance design effects
3 Complete embroidery sample
  • 3.1 Select fabric, stabiliser, toppings and backings, needles, thread and hoop types and use according to the design production requirements
  • 3.2 Complete embroidery in an efficient manner and inspect against design specifications
  • 3.3 Minimise waste and dispose of according to environmental guidelines
4 Create and manage files and design libraries
  • 4.1 Establish styles and properties for designs and fabrics
  • 4.2 Create thread charts and customise according to design requirements
  • 4.3 Create templates for different styles of work
  • 4.4 Define machine formats and hoops for designs
  • 4.5 Convert design collections, catalogue and archive according to workplace requirements
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State Code National Code Title Type
S8032 LMTDE3003A Apply advanced digitising techniques to produce computerised embroideries Unit of competency