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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for work
   • Type of fabric used in textile is identified and work requirements established
   • Quality assurance requirements are identified and observed throughout the process in accordance with industry standards and workplace practice
   • Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
   • Textile is analysed to ensure its compatibility with the mounting process, including the type of mounting and the composition of the substrate material
   • Work requirements are confirmed from drawing/specifications/instructions and workplace procedures to ensure they are within workplace capability
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work in terms of quality, serviceability and safety
2. Lace textiles
   • Textile is laced into position on compatible backing according to industry practice and workplace procedures to be free of creases and overstretching marks and showing correct proportioning of images
   • Laced textile is inspected for quality and either stored or, if faulty, is reprocessed in accordance with work procedures
3. Couch textiles
   • Textile is couched into position on compatible backing/mounting fabric according to industry practice and workplace procedures to be free of creases and overstretching marks and showing correct proportioning of images
   • Couched textile is inspected for quality and either stored or reprocessed in accordance with work procedures
4. Stretch/strain textiles
   • Stretching or straining frame selected appropriate for material being prepared
   • Textile is stretched/strained into position according to industry practice and workplace procedures to be free of creases and overstretching marks and showing correct proportioning of images
   • Stretched/strained textile is inspected for quality and either stored or reprocessed in accordance with work procedures
5. Stitch textiles
   • Textile is stitched into specified position onto compatible backing/mounting board according to workplace procedures
   • Stitched textile is padded if required in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Stitched textile is inspected for quality and either stored or reprocessed in accordance with work procedures
6. Block textiles
   • Blocking process is identified according to type, composition and condition of textile according to workplace procedures
   • Blocking process is used to return textile back into required position prior to lacing, couching or stretching/straining
   • Textile is inspected for quality and either stored or reprocessed in accordance with work procedures
7. Complete work
   • Defective work is reported in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Scraps and off-cuts are removed for disposal/recycling as required by workplace procedures
   • Equipment and work area are cleaned in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is completed as required

Range Statement

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.
Unit context includes:	WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving
Textiles include:	painted canvas weavings tapestries cross-stitch applique silk work clothing items
Types of fabric include:	cotton wool nylon silk
Tools and equipment include:	needle stretching pliers measuring tape stapler
Materials include:	timber compatible substrates thread foam core composites
Personal protective equipment includes:	that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies
Information and procedures include:	workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

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Performance Evidence

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment

Identify materials used in the work process

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Using the five (5) preparation techniques, prepare representative items from each of the following textiles for framing:

canvas works, including paintings and tapestries

needle art, including cross-stitch, applique, long stitch and embroidery

items of clothing

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

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Knowledge Evidence

Type, characteristics, uses and limitations of the various methods of preparing textiles for framing

Techniques, method, equipment and materials used to prepare textiles for framing

Quality and aesthetic requirements in preparing textiles for framing

Workplace safety system requirements related to preparing textiles for framing

Work flow in relation to preparing textiles for framing

Understand the effect of this process on the artwork

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