Elements and Performance Criteria
- Interpret production requirements
- Pattern requirements are analysed and design specifications discussed with appropriate personnel to confirm production requirements
- Desired effects of knitting are identified and appropriate knitting structure and technique selected to match required outcome
- Materials and yarns, quantities and knitting techniques are selected according to design requirements
- Produce knitted design sample
- Workstation, tools and equipment are set up according to specifications for work
- Yarns to be knitted are checked against quality standards
- Knitting techniques are undertaken to meet design specifications for sample and according to OHS practices
- Knitting techniques and outcomes are monitored throughout to identify production faults
- Check quality of sample
- Completed sample is checked against design specifications and pattern to ensure quality standards are met
- Knit faults and production problems are identified and causes determined
- Knitting process, technique and materials used are analysed to determine necessary modifications to knitting techniques, processes or patterns
- Complete production process
- Knit faults and production problems are rectified or sample is reproduced according to modifications
- Knitted sample is finished according to design specifications
- Modifications and processes are documented
- Outcomes are examined with appropriate personnel and possible modifications to design are discussed and documented