Unit of competency details

Unit descriptor 

This unit covers the skills and knowledge to apply fabric printing techniques used to produce indigenous textile designs.

Application of the Unit 

The unit applies to the use of stencil, lino cut, block, stamp or silk screen printing techniques to produce culturally specific designs and artworks for fabrics.

The unit should be customised to accommodate the image use and design protocols and techniques specific to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community.

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 skills in communication to describe and express indigenous design concepts. Problem solving, planning and organising, initiative and enterprise and self management skills are used to produce printed fabric which adheres to cultural protocols and achieves desired design effects. Learning skills are applied to review and modify printing processes.

Prerequisites 

LMTCL2003B

Employability Skills 

This unit contains employability skills.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

1 Describe printed designs

1.1 Application of elements and principles of design in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artwork are identified.

1.2 Works of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and textile designers are described.

1.3 Relationships to own design work are identified.

1.4 Protocols  for development of culturally specific designs are identified and applied.

1.5 Application of design concepts in printed fabrics is identified.

2 Prepare for printing

2.1 Fabric  to be printed is identified and prepared for printing.

2.2 Printing processes and practices used by local community are described.

2.3 Printing technique  to be used is selected.

2.4 Effects of printing on fabric are identified.

2.5 Tools and equipment  to be used are prepared.

3 Print fabrics

3.1 Printing technique is applied to fabric according to OHS practices .

3.2 Tools and equipment are used effectively and safely to achieve desired result.

3.3 Process is analysed to assess outcome.

3.4 Technique is modified as required.

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

Demonstrates knowledge of:

• characteristics of fabrics
• information resources on fibres and fabrics
• principles and elements of design
• culturally specific design and printing practices
• OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures
• quality practices
• workplace practices
• recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to:

• identify design elements
• identify fabric characteristics
• use tools and equipment associated with printing fabrics
• read, interpret and follow information on work specifications, standard operating procedures and work instructions, and other reference material
• maintain accurate records
• communicate within the workplace
• 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 

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:

• recognise and apply cultural protocols for image use, design and printing techniques
• determine effects of printing fabrics
• use printing techniques to achieve design effects
• apply safe practices and procedures

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.

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.

Legislative/regulatory requirements

All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

Protocols means

• the set of rules applying to behaviour/practices in a specific cultural context

Fabrics may include:

• fabrics to be used for garments, textile products or accessories
• fabrics in completed products

Printing technique may include:

• stencil
• lino cut
• block
• stamp
• silk screen

Tools and equipment may include:

• screens and carousel for printing
• blocks
• lino
• brushes
• knives
• bucket, sink or container
• mixers
• dyes, inks

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

Sector 

Fashion Design and Technology