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 | Develop original textile product design | 2.1 | Identify and analyse requirements or parameters for design and application |
| 2.2 | Conduct research to generate and explore design ideas |
| 2.3 | Select design concept and communication tools to present design concept to appropriate personnel for feedback |
| 2.4 | Respond to feedback and modify design concept as required |
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3 | Prepare for manipulation process | 3.1 | Identify materials and manipulation techniques to achieve desired effect |
| 3.2 | Identify processes and technical aspects of production to achieve different manipulations |
| 3.3 | Complete specification sheet to guide production |
| 3.4 | Undertake calculations, as required, to determine textile and material quantities |
| 3.5 | Source materials and select and prepare tools and equipment required for production |
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4 | Manipulate materials to produce experimental samples | 4.1 | Set up workstation according to specifications for work |
| 4.2 | Check textiles and materials to be manipulated against quality standards |
| 4.3 | Undertake 2-D and 3-D manipulation techniques to achieve design effects for sample and according to workplace procedures |
| 4.4 | Identify material or process faults and determine and address probable cause |
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5 | Evaluate design and production processes | 5.1 | Assess manipulated textile sample against design concept and specifications |
| 5.2 | Analyse and evaluate design to identify opportunities for improvement |
| 5.3 | Evaluate manipulation techniques to identify opportunities for improvement |
| 5.4 | Explore modifications to design or process using CAD or other design tools and communicate with appropriate personnel |
| 5.5 | Finalise modifications and design and document all processes and improvements |
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
conducting research to generate and explore design ideas
selecting design concept and communication tools to present design concept to appropriate personnel for feedback
responding to feedback and modifying design concept as required
determining effects of manipulating textiles and other materials
undertaking 2-D and 3-D manipulation techniques to achieve design effects for at least two (2) samples and according to workplace procedures
determining production requirements
evaluating and modifying design and manipulation process
exploring modifications to design or process using computer-aided design (CAD) or other design tools and communicating with appropriate personnel
finalising modifications and design and documenting all processes and improvements.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
uses and performance characteristics of fibres, fabrics and other materials
elements of design:
line
shape and silhouette
colour
texture
value
principles of design:
repetition
gradation
rhythm
radiation
harmony
contrast
dominance
proportion
balance
unity
role of manipulation as a production tool
effect of manipulation on textiles and materials
tools and equipment associated with manipulating fabrics and other materials
design tools:
sketches
illustrations
models
samples
fibres and fabrics
effects of manipulation on design
requirements of design brief:
purpose
design specifications, such as colour, yarn type, size and patterns
quality standards
budget
timeline
pattern or images
reproducibility
uniqueness
information resources on fibres, fabrics and other materials
communication tools:
inspiration board
storyboard
design concepts
research information
multimedia tools
yarn samples
colour chips
colour and fashion forecasting references
illustrations
production sketches
quality practices
workplace procedures
recording and reporting practices.
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 designing and producing experimental textiles, 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.