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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Analyse requirements of design brief
  2. Develop visual tools to communicate textile design concepts
  3. Prepare for presentation
  4. Conduct presentation

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Demonstrates knowledge of

principles and elements of design

a range of textiles and their characteristics

interests and communication needs of industry professionals

a range of communication tools for presentation of design concepts

principles and methods for composing inspiration boards

key elements and approaches to story board composition

principles of effective presentation and communication

goals and aspirations of audience

role of design features and benefits

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to

source information

analyse design features and relate to needs and interests of audience

identify and apply appropriate verbal and nonverbal communication techniques

plan presentation to meet timeframe and resource allocations

apply principles of design to design concept

collect and collate information

produce inspiration and story boards

seek feedback and answer questions

read interpret and follow information on work specifications standard operating procedures and work instructions and other reference material

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check taskrelated information

carry out work according to OHS practices

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to

complete inspiration or storyboards to present design concepts

communicate application of design principles in textile design

communicate design concepts

interpret and respond to a design brief

sell features and benefits of design concepts

use presentation skills

convey necessary information to meet needs of audience

apply OHS practices

maintain accurate records

Consistency in performance

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when

organising work

completing tasks

identifying improvements

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions

completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Resource implications

Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations including work areas materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices

Context for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment

Interdependent assessment

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


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Legislative/regulatory requirements

All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

Textile product may include

tapestry

knitted fabric or items

woven fabric or items

screen printed fabric or items

experimental textile effects

Key requirements may include

budget

size specifications

style requirements

use of colour

use of raw materials

deadline

production techniques

Priorities may include

appealing to target market

price range

market position

construction strategies

promotion opportunities

themes

corporate goals

timing

international textile influences

usability for mass media

performance

quality

uniqueness

creativity

Industry professionals may include

senior designers and patternmakers

management

buyers

media

curators

marketing departments

Form of communication may include

written materials

pictures, diagrams, sketches, story boards

audio visual materials

demonstration, samples

verbal presentation - one on one or group contexts

electronic tools

Purpose of presentation may include

to sell textile product

to sell design concept for textile product

to gain agreement for further development

to test textile design and gain feedback

to inform of intended processes

to promote talents and abilities of self or enterprise

to showcase textile products or resources

to demonstrate textile production processes

Presentation details may include

time and date

location

attendees

Design principles may include

repetition

gradation

rhythm

radiation

harmony

contrast

dominance

proportion

balance

unity

Other visual tools may include

material samples

product samples

colour charts

sketches or pictures

finished products

Resources may include:

power-point projector

photocopies of graphs and other information

whiteboard or drawing board

feedback forms

pens

charts

samples and swatches to be handed out

photographs

brochures

OHS practices

OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit and may include:

manual handling techniques

standard operating procedures

personal protective equipment

safe materials handling

taking of rest breaks

ergonomic arrangement of workplaces

following marked walkways

safe storage of equipment

housekeeping

reporting accidents and incidents

other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise

Presentation skills may include

effective verbal and non-verbal communication

active listening

use of appropriate communication tools

positive language

clear statement of main points

interpersonal communication skills