Elements and Performance Criteria

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. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Hoop types
Hoop types may include:
tubular
sash
screw
cap
square
round
spring
Fabric types
Fabric types must include:
wovens
non-wovens
knits
lightweight
heavyweight
Fabric properties
Fabric properties include:
density
stretchability
stretch direction
Threads types
Threads types must include:
polyester
metallic
rayon
cotton
Needle types
Needle types must include:
standard
metalfil
embroidery eye
stretch
and may include:
specialist needles for microfibres, knits or metallic fabric/threads
Stabilisers, toppings and backings
Stabilisers, toppings and backings must include:
water soluble
tear away
iron on
cut away
Colours may include:
black
white
Weights may vary
Workplace procedures
Workplace procedures 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
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

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential that competence be demonstrated in preparing fabric for final stitching on an embroidery machine. The candidate must be able to:
select correct hoop
identify fabric properties
select stabilisers, toppings and backings
stitch the embroidery.
Evidence should demonstrate the candidate’s ability to prepare fabric for final stitching on an embroidery machine through production of sample pieces using woven, non-woven, knitted, lightweight and heavyweight fabrics.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment and requires access to work areas, materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.
The resource requirements for this unit include access to:
embroidery machines (single and multi-needle)
computer equipment
software
machine hoops
a range of fabrics
a range of threads
a range of needles
hooping accessories.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Assessment methods may include:
written and oral questioning
completion of practical activities/tasks.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.