Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to identify and apply key cultural practices and processes used for the design and development of textile works, garments and accessories. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
The unit is intended to apply to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who wish to produce culturally specific textile products. The unit covers the integration of culturally specific forms and processes into textile production processes. The unit should be customised to accommodate the image use and design protocols and techniques specific to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community. Application and assessment of this unit must be conducted according to the customs and protocols of the relevant communities. 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:
This unit requires skills in communication in order to access and interpret written and verbal information relating to indigenous cultural and work practices. Initiative and enterprise, problem solving, learning and self management skills will be used to interpret information and apply it to specific work contexts. Team work and planning and organising skills will be used in the identification of supply chains for cultural works. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisites |
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Access information on cultural influences |
1.1 Information sources on local cultures relevant to individual are identified. 1.2 Information is accessed appropriately according to cultural practices. 1.3 Influences on creation and development of textile works, garments and accessories are identified. |
2 Apply relevant work and cultural practices |
2.1 Relevant practices common to design and development of textile works, garments and accessories are identified. 2.2 Cultural ethics and law in relation to production of art and design work are identified. 2.3 Personal rights, responsibilities and legal obligations relevant to design and production of cultural textile works, garments and accessories are determined and complied with. 2.4 Customary business procedures, structure and organisation of relevant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are identified and compared to standard industry practices. 2.5 Protocols for culturally specific work practices are determined and applied. |
3 Identify production processes and supply chains for cultural works |
3.1 Materials used in design and development of textile works, garments and accessories are identified. 3.2 Production processes for converting materials into products are identified. 3.3 Opportunities for production and sale of textile works, garments and accessories are explored. 3.4 Significant people to support design and development of textile works, garments and accessories are identified. 3.5 Supply chains for textile works, garments and accessories are identified. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Demonstrates knowledge of:
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Demonstrates skills to:
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Evidence Guide
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. |
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Critical aspects of evidence |
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
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Consistency in performance |
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
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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. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT 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. |
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Legislative/regulatory requirements |
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements. |
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Information sources may include: |
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Information may include: |
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Practices may include: |
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Protocols refers to: |
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Materials could include: |
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Production processes includes: |
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Supply chains includes: |
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Significant people may include: |
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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:
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Unit Sector(s)
Sector |
Fashion Design and Technology |