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 | Create basic lettering and complex text paths | 2.1 | Confirm work requirements, prepare work area and open software |
| 2.2 | Create basic lettering |
| 2.3 | Transfer files to machine data library for stitching according to manufacturer specifications |
| 2.4 | Introduce complex text paths and use with an existing embroidery file |
| 2.5 | Select existing embroidery and combine with text paths |
| 2.6 | Save file to library and export to machine for stitching according to manufacturer specifications |
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3 | Create artistic fonts | 3.1 | Create text embroidery and shadows, fill techniques and colour options to create effects |
| 3.2 | Use variations in font style, size and effects for shaping words and achieving precise replication of existing printed material |
| 3.3 | Use windings/webdings or equivalent, both as a font and individually as a picture |
| 3.4 | Combine windings/webdings with other fonts |
| 3.5 | Save file to library and export to machine for stitching according to manufacturer specifications |
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4 | Create a monogram | 4.1 | Select letters and font and adjust for single, double and triple letter monograms |
| 4.2 | Use fill techniques and colour options to create effects |
| 4.3 | Select appropriate underlay |
| 4.4 | Use outline options with and without fill stitches to create effects |
| 4.5 | Use tools to adjust images as required |
| 4.6 | Save file to library and export to machine for stitching according to manufacturer specifications |
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5 | Complete embroidery | 5.1 | Select fabric, stabiliser, toppings and backings, needles, thread and hoop types, and use according to the design production requirements |
| 5.2 | Create embroidery to demonstrate a range of digitised text techniques and inspect against design specifications |
| 5.3 | Minimise waste and dispose of according to workplace procedures and environmental guidelines |
| 5.4 | Seek feedback and integrate into outcomes |
| 5.5 | Document and store artwork |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:
reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices
applying relevant standards
applying creativity to use of colour, texture, shape, balance and composition to create basic lettering and complex text paths
creating text embroidery and shadows, fill techniques and colour options to create effects
using variations in font style, size and effects and for shaping words and achieving precise replication of existing printed material
using a range of techniques to create monograms
selecting fabric, needles, thread, stabiliser and hoop to meet design specifications
producing basic digitised lettering, complex text paths, monograms and artistic text
saving files to library and exporting to machine for stitching according to manufacturer specifications
demonstrating digitising text techniques through production of at least two (2) embroidered lettering pieces using different fabrics to meet artwork specifications
seeking and applying feedback to enhance outcomes
complying with workplace procedures
documenting and storing artwork.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
relevant Australian Standards
embroidery machines: domestic (single or multi-needle) or commercial (single or multi-head) machines
computer navigation to use basic software functions
machine embroidery techniques
text path:
arc
freehand
ellipse
angle
rotation
stabilisers, toppings and backings:
water soluble
tear away
iron on
cut away
varying weights
fabric types and properties:
woven
non-woven
knits
lightweight
heavyweight
hoop types and uses:
tubular
sash
screw
cap
square
round
spring
needle types and uses:
standard
metalfil
embroidery eye
stretch
thread types:
polyester
metallic
rayon
cotton
workplace policies and procedures
environmental aspects related to workplace and machine or equipment operation and manual handling
practices for recording and reporting.
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 digitising text to produce embroidery, 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.