List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Identify and locate clothing production information resources | 1.1 | Identify information needs and confirm with appropriate personnel |
| 1.2 | Identify and locate workplace information resources to assist in clothing production operations |
| 1.3 | Seek direction from appropriate personnel, where required, in locating and obtaining information |
| 1.4 | Check currency and authenticity of information resources |
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2 | Access and interpret clothing production information | 2.1 | Use a range of reading techniques and simple search techniques to locate relevant information |
| 2.2 | Interpret symbols, codes, legends, abbreviations and clothing production terminology |
| 2.3 | Interpret working drawings to guide work |
| 2.4 | Read, interpret and follow information on work specifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions and other reference material |
| 2.5 | Seek assistance to explain or clarify information, as required |
| 2.6 | Note information and summarise, if necessary, for subsequent use |
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3 | Use and store information resources | 3.1 | Use information resources to assist and improve clothing production operations |
| 3.2 | Apply information to own work activities |
| 3.3 | Store relevant information resources appropriately |
| 3.4 | Update and maintain documentation to ensure it is current and easy to access |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:
reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices
applying relevant standard
locating and accessing at least three (3) different sources of information relevant to clothing production
accessing at least five (5) different information resources and applying the information to own work
interpreting clothing production terminology, symbols, codes, legend, abbreviations and data relevant to work requirements for at least two (2) different clothing production operations
interpreting at least two (2) working drawings to guide work
reading, interpreting and following information on work specifications, SOPs, work instructions for at least two (2) garments
applying skimming and scanning reading techniques to locate required information
seeking assistance and making notes if required
storing, updating and maintaining relevant information resources and documentation to ensure it is current and easy to access.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
relevant Australian Standards
information resources available in the workplace relevant to wok role
range of formats that information can be presented
organisation of information by classification and cataloguing systems
simple search techniques:
using index, table of contents, numbering and classification systems
computer database search or look-up, questioning and cross referencing
basic techniques to identify relevant information, including skimming and scanning, and identifying key words/ideas
own work role and activities
operating procedures for production machines or processes
expertise of key personnel
location of information resources
quality standards and practices
reading techniques
workplace procedures
recording and reporting practices.
Assessors must:
satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator
have vocational competency in accessing and using information resources for clothing production, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.
Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.