Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

LMTDE3001A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply hooping and fabric handling techniques

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency LMTDE3001A - Apply hooping and fabric handling techniques
Description This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare fabric for final stitching on an embroidery machine. It includes hoop selection and use.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills
Learning Outcomes and Application Work involves some discretion, initiative and judgement on the job in own work, including liaison with specialist embroiderers. Work may be conducted in a variety of environments, such as operational workplace activities, or home-based activities.Work may be undertaken on a range of machines that may include microprocessor or computer control.Embroidery machines used in completion of this unit may include domestic (single or multi-needle) or commercial (single or multi-head) machines.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under limited supervision. This unit requires the application of skills associated with problem solving to select and prepare fabrics and hoops. Learning and self-management skills are required to apply knowledge of materials and fabrics, and communication skills are used to interpret job requirements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites LMTCL2003B Identify fibres and fabrics
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Confirm work requirements
  • Digitised design file, of not more than six colours, is selected and specific requirements of the article to be embroidered are established
  • Material and equipment requirements are determined and accessed
  • Any special requirements to complete the embroidery are established
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 preparing fabric for final stitching on an embroidery machine. The candidate must be able to:

select correct hoop

identify fabric properties

select stabilisers, toppings and backings

stitch the embroidery.

Evidence should demonstrate the candidate’s ability to prepare fabric for final stitching on an embroidery machine through production of sample pieces using woven, non-woven, knitted, lightweight and heavyweight fabrics.

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 machines (single and multi-needle)

computer equipment

software

machine hoops

a range of fabrics

a range of threads

a range of needles

hooping accessories.

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 activities/tasks.

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.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills include:

applying workplace health and safety requirements for a production environment

applying basic sewing machine skills

using computer basic operations

accessing an embroidery design

assembling and attaching hoop

applying hooping techniques

using hooping accessories

using and loading needles

selecting and loading thread

using stabilisers

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 task-related information

Required knowledge includes:

workplace health and safety requirements for a production environment

software navigation to access images

basic machine embroidery techniques

fabric types and properties

hoop types and uses

needle types and uses

thread types and uses

stabiliser types and uses

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 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. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Hoop types

Hoop types may include:

tubular

sash

screw

cap

square

round

spring

Fabric types

Fabric types must include:

wovens

non-wovens

knits

lightweight

heavyweight

Fabric properties

Fabric properties include:

density

stretchability

stretch direction

Threads types

Threads types must include:

polyester

metallic

rayon

cotton

Needle types

Needle types must include:

standard

metalfil

embroidery eye

stretch

and may include:

specialist needles for microfibres, knits or metallic fabric/threads

Stabilisers, toppings and backings

Stabilisers, toppings and backings must include:

water soluble

tear away

iron on

cut away

Colours may include:

black

white

Weights may vary

Workplace procedures

Workplace procedures may include:

requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

standard operating procedures

work instructions

oral, written and visual communication

quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output

housekeeping

tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling

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

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Digitised design file, of not more than six colours, is selected and specific requirements of the article to be embroidered are established 
Material and equipment requirements are determined and accessed 
Any special requirements to complete the embroidery are established 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

LMTDE3001A - Apply hooping and fabric handling techniques
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