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.
Identify fibres and fabrics |
1 | Confirm work requirements | 1.1 | Digitised design file, of not more than six colours, is selected and specific requirements of the article to be embroidered are established |
1.2 | Material and equipment requirements are determined and accessed | ||
1.3 | Any special requirements to complete the embroidery are established |
2 | Prepare for machine work | 2.1 | Embroidery dimensions are determined and appropriate hoop type is selected |
2.2 | Fabric to be embroidered is selected and properties checked for suitability to work requirements | ||
2.3 | Thread |
3 | Select stabilisers, toppings and backings | 3.1 | Stabiliser requirements are assessed and stabiliser is selected |
3.2 | The need for additional toppings and backings is established and selected | ||
3.3 | Stabilisers and fabric and hoop are combined to meet machine recommendations |
4 | Stitch the embroidery | 4.1 | Hoop is mounted onto the machine according to manufacturer recommendations |
4.2 | Fabric is handled appropriately with regards to its properties | ||
4.3 | Embroidery is stitched and inspected against job specifications | ||
4.4 | Waste is minimised and disposed of according to environmental guidelines | ||
4.5 | Work is conducted in accordance with workplace procedures and occupational health and safety (OHS) practices |
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 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. |
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 |
Digitising and computerised embroidery
This unit contains employability skills
Not applicable.