MSTAT5004 — Manipulate fabrics to create new finishes
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What an assessment for MSTAT5004 must cover
17 assessable components: 3 elements (9 performance criteria), 1 performance evidence and 6 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 1 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Prepare to manipulate fabrics
- 1.1Identify potential fabric manipulation techniques relevant to the design context
- 1.2Research and identify the effects of manipulation on different textiles
- 1.3Identify processes required to achieve different manipulations
- 1.4Identify and consider the environmental impacts of fabric manipulation
2 Trial manipulation techniques
- 2.1Adhere to work health and safety protocols and workplace procedures when trialling manipulation processes and techniques
- 2.2Use experimentation to investigate how use of manipulation can inform and inspire better design
- 2.3Assess outcomes and modify manipulation to achieve desired effect
3 Produce and illustrate work samples
- 3.1Produce samples of manipulated textiles that demonstrate desired effects
- 3.2Document techniques used and their effects for future reference
Performance evidence
- There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, and demonstrated the ability to: trial and report on at least five of the following manipulation techniques on different fabrics (to collectively include at least two fabrics): 3D printing on fabric, applique, beading, crushing, decolourisation, dyeing, embroidery, engraving on leather, felting, foiling, heat application, knotting, looping, pin-tucks/tucks, pleating, quilting, shrinking, smocking, weaving with fabric.
Knowledge evidence
- safety considerations for use of chemicals in fabric manipulation
- the role of fabric manipulation in the design process
- uses and performance characteristics of fabrics and other textiles when subjected to manipulation
- fabric manipulation techniques and their effects, including: 3D printing on fabric, applique, beading, crushing, decolourisation, dyeing, felting, foiling, embroidery, engraving on leather, heat application, knotting, looping, pin-tucks/tucks, pleating, quilting, shrinking, smocking, weaving with fabric
- environmental impact of textile manipulation
- types of information to be documented from the manipulation process.
Foundation skills
- Writing skills: to include factual information in workplace documents.
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Questions about assessing MSTAT5004
What does an assessment tool for MSTAT5004 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MSTAT5004 needs to address all 17 unit components: 3 elements with 9 performance criteria, 1 performance evidence requirements, 6 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.
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Related units
- MSTAT2001 — Prepare and communicate design concepts for simple textile products
- MSTAT2002 — Draw basic sketches of textile products
- MSTAT2003 — Modify patterns
- MSTAT2004 — Lay up, mark and cut uncomplicated fabrics and lays
- MSTAT2005 — Sew materials by machine
- MSTAT2006 — Assemble simple textile products
- MSTAT2007 — Use specialised machinery to support apparel and textile production
- MSTAT2008 — Finish textile products
- MSTAT2009 — Trim headwear
- MSTAT2010 — Use basic textile production processes
- MSTAT2011 — Use printing techniques to produce Indigenous textile designs
- MSTAT2012 — Use dyeing techniques to produce Indigenous textile designs
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