Assessor Resource

MSTFD2001
Design and produce a simple garment

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


The unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to design, plan and produce a simple garment. Production of the garment involves the use of a domestic sewing machine or plain lockstitch machine. Designs involve modification of existing blocks or patterns.

Work is conducted according to defined procedures and would not be applied in a large scale production environment.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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

Determine job requirements

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Determine job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions

2

Plan and prepare to produce garment

2.1

Identify and explore influences and inspirations for design concept

2.2

Produce storyboard or sketches to assist in the development of ideas

2.3

Discuss ideas and design concepts with appropriate personnel for review and development of design

2.4

Select and modify pattern or blocks to suit design and garment size requirements

2.5

Select, check and prepare materials, tools and equipment

3

Produce garment

3.1

Use a machine to produce garment according to pattern

3.2

Assess garment against design and pattern, and rectify garment faults

3.3

Finish garment according to design requirements

4

Review garment production process

4.1

Review production techniques and design to identify future improvements

4.2

Clean work area and equipment, and store tools and equipment

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include

reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices

applying relevant standards

producing storyboard or sketches to demonstrate design ideas and developing design concept

developing a pattern to suit design and size requirements

selecting and preparing fabric, materials, tools and equipment

using a machine to produce at least two (2) simple garments, using the same or different, fabrics, patterns or blocks

producing simple garments to meet identified pattern and size requirements

rectifying garment faults and finishing garment to meet design requirements

identifying improvements in garment production techniques for future production

cleaning work area and storing materials, tools and equipment.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

relevant Australian Standards

components of the design process:

sketches

pictures

storyboard

fabric samples

sharing and reviewing ideas

techniques to modify blocks and patterns

techniques in using a sewing machine and overlocker

sizing requirements

materials for simple garment:

fabric

thread

buttons

characteristics of fabrics affecting fabric suitability

typical fault conditions and related fault-finding procedures:

holes

inconsistent sewing

broken thread

characteristics of types and styles of threads

simple equipment maintenance techniques

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 designing and producing a simple garment, 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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine job requirements

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Determine job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions

2

Plan and prepare to produce garment

2.1

Identify and explore influences and inspirations for design concept

2.2

Produce storyboard or sketches to assist in the development of ideas

2.3

Discuss ideas and design concepts with appropriate personnel for review and development of design

2.4

Select and modify pattern or blocks to suit design and garment size requirements

2.5

Select, check and prepare materials, tools and equipment

3

Produce garment

3.1

Use a machine to produce garment according to pattern

3.2

Assess garment against design and pattern, and rectify garment faults

3.3

Finish garment according to design requirements

4

Review garment production process

4.1

Review production techniques and design to identify future improvements

4.2

Clean work area and equipment, and store tools and equipment

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Workplace procedures include one or more of the following:

requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

SOPs

work instructions

personal protective equipment (PPE)

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

WHS requirements

Australian Standards include:

the relevant industry or Australian Standards that are current at the time this unit is being undertaken

Garments include one or more of the following:

accessories

straight seamed, draw string skirt

t-shirt

smock dress

other garment requiring a small range of sewing techniques and use of a domestic machine and overlocker

Fabrics include one or more of the following

stable woven and knitted fabrics, such as cotton drill, calico, double knit, rugby knit and poplin

Appropriate personnel include one or more of the following:

trainer

co-worker

mentor

Tools and equipment include one or more of the following:

pins

scissors

needle and thread

marker or chalk

Machines include one or more of the following:

domestic sewing machine

plain lockstitch machine

overlocker

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include

reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices

applying relevant standards

producing storyboard or sketches to demonstrate design ideas and developing design concept

developing a pattern to suit design and size requirements

selecting and preparing fabric, materials, tools and equipment

using a machine to produce at least two (2) simple garments, using the same or different, fabrics, patterns or blocks

producing simple garments to meet identified pattern and size requirements

rectifying garment faults and finishing garment to meet design requirements

identifying improvements in garment production techniques for future production

cleaning work area and storing materials, tools and equipment.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

relevant Australian Standards

components of the design process:

sketches

pictures

storyboard

fabric samples

sharing and reviewing ideas

techniques to modify blocks and patterns

techniques in using a sewing machine and overlocker

sizing requirements

materials for simple garment:

fabric

thread

buttons

characteristics of fabrics affecting fabric suitability

typical fault conditions and related fault-finding procedures:

holes

inconsistent sewing

broken thread

characteristics of types and styles of threads

simple equipment maintenance techniques

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 designing and producing a simple garment, 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.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times 
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs 
Determine job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions 
Identify and explore influences and inspirations for design concept 
Produce storyboard or sketches to assist in the development of ideas 
Discuss ideas and design concepts with appropriate personnel for review and development of design 
Select and modify pattern or blocks to suit design and garment size requirements 
Select, check and prepare materials, tools and equipment 
Use a machine to produce garment according to pattern 
Assess garment against design and pattern, and rectify garment faults 
Finish garment according to design requirements 
Review production techniques and design to identify future improvements 
Clean work area and equipment, and store tools and equipment 

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Assessment Cover Sheet

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