Modification History
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Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to design and produce textile products for commercial production |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
The unit applies to the analysis of commercial market opportunities and development of design brief leading to development of product design and production of textile product sample. 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 the application of communications skills associated with conducting market research, developing design brief and specifications, presenting and explaining designs, interpreting production requirements and testing and evaluating design and production processes. Technology is applied during the design and production process when using computer aided design systems and production technologies. Problem solving, initiative and enterprise and planning and organising are central to the design development and production process. Teamwork skills are required to refine design concepts with design team. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Analyse commercial textile markets |
1.1 Commercial and design objectives of the client or workplace are identified 1.2 Commercial textile markets are identified and current and emerging product trends and technologies reviewed 1.3 Market research is conducted to inform development of design directions 1.4 Commercial opportunities for textile designs are investigated and scoping is conducted |
2 Develop design concepts |
2.1 Information from market analysis is applied to development of commercial product ideas 2.2 Consultation with design team is undertaken to analyse and refine product ideas and develop a design brief 2.3 Testing of design brief is conducted with appropriate personnel and market research activities. 2.4 Design brief and specifications for product development are confirmed and documented 2.5 Design concepts are developed line with design brief |
3 Evaluate commercial production factors |
3.1 Scope of commercial production is determined and means of production researched and evaluated 3.2 Commercial manufacturer or appropriate personnel are consulted to determine production requirements 3.3 Costs associated with commercial production are estimated and compared 3.4 Commercial production variables are compared and analysed to inform final product design |
4 Present textile designs for approval |
4.1 Textile product designs are drafted in line with brief and production estimates and documentation is completed 4.2 Designs are presented to appropriate personnel using a range of presentation tools 4.3 Textile designs are reviewed and modifications made accordingly 4.4 Final textile design is accepted and confirmed and relevant documentation is completed |
5 Produce textile design sample |
5.1 Components and resources required for sample production are obtained and tested 5.2 Technical aspects of production are described 5.3 Specification sheet is completed to guide production. 5.4 Production plan is developed to guide production. 5.5 Textile sample is produced according to plan and OHS practices |
6 Test product sample to evaluate design and production processes |
6.1 Textile sample is evaluated against design specifications and design brief. 6.2 Textile sample is tested to ensure quality and performance standards are met 6.3 Design is evaluated to determine necessary modifications. 6.4 Production process is evaluated to determine necessary improvements 6.5 Overall evaluation of design and process is confirmed and process and improvements documented. |
7 Finalise textile design |
7.1 Evaluation of textile sample design and process is discussed with design team and production personnel 7.2 Modifications to design and production process are incorporated into design 7.3 Final design is confirmed and documented |
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 to be considered |
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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Means of commercial production 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 |
Textile Design and Development |