Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Textile product may include
tapestry
knitted fabric or items
woven fabric or items
screen printed fabric or items
experimental textile effects
Key requirements may include
budget
size specifications
style requirements
use of colour
use of raw materials
deadline
production techniques
Priorities may include
appealing to target market
price range
market position
construction strategies
promotion opportunities
themes
corporate goals
timing
international textile influences
usability for mass media
performance
quality
uniqueness
creativity
Industry professionals may include
senior designers and patternmakers
management
buyers
media
curators
marketing departments
Form of communication may include
written materials
pictures, diagrams, sketches, story boards
audio visual materials
demonstration, samples
verbal presentation - one on one or group contexts
electronic tools
Purpose of presentation may include
to sell textile product
to sell design concept for textile product
to gain agreement for further development
to test textile design and gain feedback
to inform of intended processes
to promote talents and abilities of self or enterprise
to showcase textile products or resources
to demonstrate textile production processes
Presentation details may include
time and date
location
attendees
Design principles may include
repetition
gradation
rhythm
radiation
harmony
contrast
dominance
proportion
balance
unity
Other visual tools may include
material samples
product samples
colour charts
sketches or pictures
finished products
Resources may include:
power-point projector
photocopies of graphs and other information
whiteboard or drawing board
feedback forms
pens
charts
samples and swatches to be handed out
photographs
brochures
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
Presentation skills may include
effective verbal and non-verbal communication
active listening
use of appropriate communication tools
positive language
clear statement of main points
interpersonal communication skills

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:
complete inspiration or storyboards to present design concepts
communicate application of design principles in textile design
communicate design concepts
interpret and respond to a design brief
sell features and benefits of design concepts
use presentation skills
convey necessary information to meet needs of audience
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.