Required skills include

applying workplace health and safety requirements for a production environment

applying embroidery machining skills

applying basic computer skills

selecting fabric needles thread stabiliser and hoop to meet design specifications

assembling and attaching hoop

applying hooping techniques and using hooping accessories

assessing suitability of materials and equipment for production requirements

recognising and addressing production problems and determining root cause

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

computer navigation to use basic software functions

machine embroidery techniques

types and properties of fabric

hoop types

needle types

thread types

stabiliser types

workplace 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

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 the identification and rectification of basic performance problems and maintenance requirements for computerised embroidery machines The candidate must be able to

assess operational performance

determine impacts of materials and componentry on performance

identify operational problems and determine root cause

address operational problems and conduct basic maintenance

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

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

Fabric types

Threads types

Stabilisers, toppings and backings

Needle types

Hoop types

Software

Performance problems

Root cause

OHS practices

Workplace procedures