Course Title: Select dyes and develop dye specifications and recipes

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4434 Certificate IV in Textile Design and Technology

Course Title: Select dyes and develop dye specifications and recipes

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 60

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Course Contact: Betty Kanzurovski

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9232

Course Contact Email: betty.kanzurovski@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select, develop and test dyes, chemicals and auxiliaries, and to create a dye specification and recipe for textile production. It may include dyes for yarns, fibres, fabrics or finished products.

This unit applies to individuals working in any textiles, clothing and footwear sector where judgement is required in planning and selecting processes to achieve production outcomes.

 

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Nil

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	MSTAT4024 Select dyes and develop dye specifications and recipes
Elements:	1. Determine dye requirements 2. Perform dye tests 3. Confirm final dye specification and recipe

Learning Outcomes

Refer to Elements/Performance Criteria

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations, and the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.