List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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 |
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2 | Prepare to apply hooping and fabric handling techniques | 2.1 | Select digitised design file, of not more than six colours, and establish specific requirements of the article to be embroidered |
| 2.2 | Confirm work requirements |
| 2.3 | Assess stabiliser requirements and select stabiliser |
| 2.4 | Establish the need for additional toppings and backings and select |
| 2.5 | Combine stabilisers and fabric and hoop to meet machine recommendations |
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3 | Stitch embroidery and finalise work | 3.1 | Mount hoop onto the machine according to manufacturer recommendations |
| 3.2 | Consider fabric properties when handling garment |
| 3.3 | Stitch embroidery and inspect against job specifications |
| 3.4 | Embroider pieces using woven, non-woven, knitted, lightweight and heavyweight fabrics |
| 3.5 | Minimise waste and dispose of according to environmental guidelines and workplace procedures |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria include:
reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices and other reference material
applying relevant standards
applying basic sewing machine skills
using computer basic operations
selecting correct hoop and applying hooping techniques
using hooping accessories
using and loading needles
selecting and loading thread
identifying fabric properties
selecting stabilisers, toppings and backings
stitching at least two (2) embroidery pieces according to specifications
using an embroidery machine for final stitching sample pieces using woven, non-woven, knitted, lightweight and heavyweight fabrics
applying workplace procedures.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
relevant Australian Standards
a range of machines: microprocessor or computer control
embroidery machines: domestic (single or multi-needle) or commercial (single or multi-head) machines
basic sewing machine operations
computer basic operations
access to embroidery designs
hooping techniques
hooping accessories
fabric types
wovens
non-wovens
knits
lightweight
heavyweight
fabric properties:
density
stretchability
stretch direction
hoop types and uses
tubular
sash
screw
cap
square
round
spring
needle types and uses
standard
metalfil
embroidery eye
stretch
specialist needles for microfibres, knits or metallic fabric/threads
thread types and uses
polyester
metallic
rayon
cotton
stabiliser types and uses
water soluble
tear away
iron on
cut away
black
white
varying weights
environmental aspects related to workplace and machine or equipment operation and manual handling.
Assessors must:
satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator
have vocational competency in applying hooping and fabric handling techniques, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.
Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.