Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Unit code, Title and Application changed. Title changed to reflect broader content. Prerequisite unit removed. Elements and Performance Criteria simplified with Element 1 and 2 combined. Foundation Skills field populated. Range of Conditions removed with relevant information moved to Knowledge Evidence. Assessment Requirements clarified with generic foundation skills statements moved to appropriate section and duplication with Performance Criteria removed. Supersedes and is not equivalent to MSTCL3007 Embellish garment by hand or machine.
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select and use embellishing techniques for textile products either during or at the end of production. Products may be apparel or non-wearable items. Embellishments may be added by hand or machine.
This unit applies to individuals working in accordance with pre-determined specifications and established procedures.
No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Competency Field
Apparel and Textile Production
Elements and Performance Criteria
|
Elements |
Performance Criteria |
|
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
|
1. Prepare to add embellishments |
1.1 Identify job requirements from work specifications 1.2 Identify and comply with work health and safety requirements 1.3 Identify factors to be considered when adding embellishments based on nature of the product and process required 1.4 Identify criteria for selection of threads and attachments 1.5 Set up equipment and materials based on job requirements |
|
2. Add embellishments |
2.1 Lay out work pieces in order that supports an efficient work process 2.2 Safely use techniques and equipment to achieve required specifications |
|
3. Complete work |
3.1 Confirm that work complies with quality standards and production specifications 3.2 Identify any faults, report and record, and take necessary action to repair or discard 3.3 Process completed articles for next operation in accordance with specifications 3.4 Complete work documentation in accordance with workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.
- Reading skills to interpret familiar workplace procedures and work documentation
- Writing skills to communicate simple factual information in familiar workplace documents
- Numeracy skills to interpret numerical information in specifications and take accurate measurements to support embellishing tasks
Other foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit.
Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a203ec5c-de7d-406b-b3e1-8f1a9b76e92e
