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

MSTTD5001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Design and produce knitted textile products

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSTTD5001 - Design and produce knitted textile products
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to develop designs and produce knitted textile products to meet a specified design brief. This unit of competency applies to interpreting and analysing a design brief and developing a design for a knitted product, such as a garment, furnishing, accessories or fabric. The design brief may be determined by a client, trainer or supervisor and may be applied to a particular context within the textile industry.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must:

satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator

have vocational competency in designing and producing knitted textile products, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Textile design and development
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: Determine job requirements
  • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
       
Element: Prepare to design and produce knitted textile products
  • Interpret design requirements and specifications from brief and analyse elements of design
  • Develop design to meet design brief and in accordance with principles of design and product purpose
  • Use communication tools to present knit design for feedback
  • Respond to feedback, adjust design accordingly and confirm design for production
  • Plan production of knitted design sample
       
Element: Produce knitted design sample
  • Set up workstation, tools and equipment according to specifications
  • Check yarns to be knitted against quality standards
  • Undertake knitting techniques to meet design specifications for sample and according to workplace procedures
  • Check knitted sample to ensure it meets quality standards
       
Element: Evaluate design and production processes
  • Assess knitted sample against design specifications, pattern and design brief
  • Identify knit faults and recognise design or production problems
  • Analyse design and evaluate to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Evaluate production process to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Document process and improvements
       


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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine job requirements

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2

Prepare to design and produce knitted textile products

2.1

Interpret design requirements and specifications from brief and analyse elements of design

2.2

Develop design to meet design brief and in accordance with principles of design and product purpose

2.3

Use communication tools to present knit design for feedback

2.4

Respond to feedback, adjust design accordingly and confirm design for production

2.5

Plan production of knitted design sample

3

Produce knitted design sample

3.1

Set up workstation, tools and equipment according to specifications

3.2

Check yarns to be knitted against quality standards

3.3

Undertake knitting techniques to meet design specifications for sample and according to workplace procedures

3.4

Check knitted sample to ensure it meets quality standards

4

Evaluate design and production processes

4.1

Assess knitted sample against design specifications, pattern and design brief

4.2

Identify knit faults and recognise design or production problems

4.3

Analyse design and evaluate to identify opportunities for improvement

4.4

Evaluate production process to identify opportunities for improvement

4.5

Document process and improvements

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:

reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices

analysing and interpreting design brief

developing design to meet design brief and in line with principles of design and product purpose

using communication tools to present knit design for feedback

evaluating and modifying designs

determining production requirements

using knitting tools and equipment with a variety of yarn types

producing at least two (2) textile design products to meet design specifications

evaluating quality, identifying faults, addressing design and production problems and determining opportunities for improvement

documenting process and improvements.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

elements of knitting design:

line

shape and silhouette

colour

texture

value

principles of design:

repetition

gradation

rhythm

radiation

harmony

contrast

dominance

proportion

balance

unity

information resources on fibres and fabrics

knit modification techniques

knitting machine techniques

yarn characteristics

typical fault conditions:

holes

foreign matter

creasing

lines

runs

fault-finding procedures

types and styles of knitted fabrics

simple equipment maintenance techniques

specification sheets:

budget

type of product

style requirements (yarns, fibres, colours and knitting technique)

application

timeline

design restrictions or conditions

yarn costs

weight and drape of fabric

colour ways

fashion trends

communication tools:

inspiration board

storyboard

design concepts

research information

multimedia tools

yarn samples

colour chips

colour and fashion forecasting references

illustrations

production sketches

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices.

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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine job requirements

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2

Prepare to design and produce knitted textile products

2.1

Interpret design requirements and specifications from brief and analyse elements of design

2.2

Develop design to meet design brief and in accordance with principles of design and product purpose

2.3

Use communication tools to present knit design for feedback

2.4

Respond to feedback, adjust design accordingly and confirm design for production

2.5

Plan production of knitted design sample

3

Produce knitted design sample

3.1

Set up workstation, tools and equipment according to specifications

3.2

Check yarns to be knitted against quality standards

3.3

Undertake knitting techniques to meet design specifications for sample and according to workplace procedures

3.4

Check knitted sample to ensure it meets quality standards

4

Evaluate design and production processes

4.1

Assess knitted sample against design specifications, pattern and design brief

4.2

Identify knit faults and recognise design or production problems

4.3

Analyse design and evaluate to identify opportunities for improvement

4.4

Evaluate production process to identify opportunities for improvement

4.5

Document process and improvements

This field allows for 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.

Workplace procedures include one or more of the following:

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

SOPs

work instructions

PPE

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

WHS practices

Knitted products include one or more of the following:

garments

home furnishings

accessories (e.g. scarves and bags)

jacquard fabrics

Plan production includes the following:

identifying technical aspects of production

completing specification sheet to guide production

undertaking calculations to determine material and yarn quantities

developing knit pattern

selecting and preparing materials, tools and equipment required for production

Technical aspects include one or more of the following:

lace patterns

cut and sew techniques

row knitting

punch card lace

computer cards

Materials and yarns include one or more of the following:

cotton

buttons and components

wool

nylon

acrylic

polypropylene

polyester

cotton

viscose

blends

silks

linen

lurex

Knitting sample includes one or more of the following:

complete garment

sample fabrics

Knitting tools and equipment include one or more of the following:

knitting machines

punch card

blocking board

double bed colour changer

sewing machine

overlocker

garter bar and deco

computer cards

Knitting techniques include one or more of the following:

flat knitting

circular knitting

sock knitting

weft knits

warp knits

plain, purl, double and tricot knit

jacquard

Analyse and evaluate design includes one or more of the following:

skill and efficiency

variation of knit effects

compatibility of finishing procedures to design function

quality

suitability of materials

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
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times 
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs 
Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions 
Interpret design requirements and specifications from brief and analyse elements of design 
Develop design to meet design brief and in accordance with principles of design and product purpose 
Use communication tools to present knit design for feedback 
Respond to feedback, adjust design accordingly and confirm design for production 
Plan production of knitted design sample 
Set up workstation, tools and equipment according to specifications 
Check yarns to be knitted against quality standards 
Undertake knitting techniques to meet design specifications for sample and according to workplace procedures 
Check knitted sample to ensure it meets quality standards 
Assess knitted sample against design specifications, pattern and design brief 
Identify knit faults and recognise design or production problems 
Analyse design and evaluate to identify opportunities for improvement 
Evaluate production process to identify opportunities for improvement 
Document process and improvements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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