Required skills include

basic computer skills

applying creativity to use of colour texture shape balance and composition

selecting fabric needles thread stabiliser and hoop to meet design specifications

assembling and attaching hoop

applying hooping techniques and using hooping accessories

applying industry efficiency standards to work

reading interpreting and following information on work specifications standard operating procedures and work instructions and other reference material

maintaining accurate records

communicating within the workplace

sequencing operations

meeting specifications

clarifying and checking taskrelated information

Required knowledge includes

workplace health and safety requirements for a production environment

computer navigation to access and manipulate an image

suitability of images to be digitised and limitations of software

software functionality

basic machine embroidery techniques

types and properties of fabric

colour texture shape balance and composition theory

hoop types

needle types

thread types

stabiliser types

workplace or store policies and procedures

environmental aspects related to workplace and machine or equipment operation and manual handling

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace practices

practices for recording and reporting

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

It is essential that competence be demonstrated in advanced digitising techniques The candidate must be able to

prepare convert and edit images

apply a range of advanced stitching techniques

determine optimal stitch sequence and alternative stitchout options

introduce texture techniques

apply advanced editing techniques to manipulate design components and embroidery effects

complete embroidery sample

save and file images templates and design catalogues according to the workplace filing requirements

Evidence should demonstrate ability in digitising techniques through production of a range of sample pieces

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment and requires access to work areas materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices

The resource requirements for this unit include access to

digitising software

embroidery machine

hoops

a range of fabrics

a range of threads

a range of needles

hooping accessories

notions

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units

Assessment methods may include

written and oral questioning

completion of practical activitiestasks

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Optimum digitising sequence

Gradient

Motifs

Stamp fill patterns

Decorative fills and outlines

Stable underlay

Advanced editing techniques

Fabric types

Stabilisers, toppings and backings

Needle types

Threads types

Hoop types

Workplace procedures

OHS practices