The unit applies to assisting others in the development of design concepts for textile products according to specified brief. Work includes research, creation or adaptation of designs and preparation of design concepts for presentation.

Discretion and judgement may be required, for both self and others, in planning and selecting processes, procedures or outcomes.

Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team-related activities.

The application of this unit is according to OHS practices of the enterprise and workplace practices, which 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

This unit requires the application of skills associated with communication to interpret and document technical and conceptual information relating to textile design. Problem solving and initiative and enterprise are required to assist in design development and planning and organising skills are also used in order to prepare presentations. Teamwork skills are used to provide assistance to others.

Prerequisites

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Interpret design brief for textile product

1.1 Purpose of textile product is clarified and impact on design requirements analysed

1.2 Design requirements are determined from brief

1.3 Design constraints are identified

1.4 Examples of textile products that meet aspects of the design brief are analysed to clarify design objectives

1.5 Brief is discussed with team members and design priorities established

2 Analyse technical requirements of design brief

2.1 Trends in yarns and raw materials used in similar textile products are researched and performance, colour, availability, care and maintenance requirements compared against design requirements

2.2 Technical requirements associated with textile production processes are assessed, within specified guidelines and according to OHS practices.

2.3 Any additional expertise required for project is identified.

2.4 Impacts of materials and processes on design are identified.

3 Contribute to design concepts

3.1 Preliminary concepts are developed with others to explore possibilities.

3.2 Storyboards, sketches or other tools used for textile designs are used to develop designs.

3.3 Principles of design and elements of design are applied to development of design ideas.

3.4 Ideas are contributed and discussed with team members to enhance success of project.

3.5 Design ideas are examined against design brief and design selected for further development.

3.6 Sample textile product is developed to test design concept.

4 Assist in the preparation of presentation materials

4.1 Techniques for presenting textile product design are selected

4.2 Support materials are developed with team members to demonstrate features and benefits of textile design.

4.3 Design details are documented

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

Demonstrates knowledge of:

the elements and principles of design and how they are used to create good design in the textiles industry

global and local trends

textile product construction

research sources

colour or colour mix and interpretation

fabrics, fibres, yarns, accessories and their properties and characteristics

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to:

provide effective assistance with the preparation of preliminary design concepts

produce sketches manually or using CAD systems

communicate effectively with individuals, work groups and supervisors

interpret and carry out established procedures

document and transfer information

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

maintain accurate records

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check task-related information

carry out work according to OHS practices

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:

research textile material and process trends

assess technical requirements of textile brief

contribute to design concepts

work as a member of a team

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.

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 products may include:

tapestries

knitted products

woven products

screen printed products

carpets

Design requirements may include

purpose

design specifications such as colour, yarn type, size, patterns etc

production effects such as warp, weft, tuft

quality standards

budget

timeline

pattern or images

reproducibility

uniqueness

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

Principles of design may include

repetition

pattern

gradation

rhythm

radiation

harmony

contrast

dominance

proportion

balance

unity

Elements of design may include

line

shape and silhouette

colour

texture

value

Sector

Textile Design and Development

This unit contains employability skills.