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 | Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions |
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2 | Prepare to conduct quality assurance | 2.1 | Identify all steps of the quality process for development of patterns and garment production according to Australian Standards |
| 2.2 | Analyse specification document and check information is complete |
| 2.3 | Identify input and output requirements and check garment measurement table |
| 2.4 | Assess integrity and validity of base pattern to ensure seams match and darts are proved |
| 2.5 | Check if block and pattern is appropriate for design and identify construction and finishing methods |
| 2.6 | Prepare tools and equipment and prepare garment for measuring |
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3 | Implement quality assurance practices | 3.1 | Take accurate garment measurements and compare to specifications in measurement table |
| 3.2 | Verify garment sizing and identify and record any problems, faults or deviations |
| 3.3 | Report problems to designer, patternmaker and sample machinist |
| 3.4 | Obtain fabric performance and testing information and verify against label information |
| 3.5 | Identify faults or production problems for garment construction or patterns, and recommend suitable preventative or corrective action |
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4 | Conclude quality assurance process | 4.1 | Check garment or article against specifications and attach tickets, labels and swing tags, as required, according to Australian Standards |
| 4.2 | Prepare for despatch according to industry standards, environmental considerations and sustainable practice |
| 4.3 | Despatch completed garments and complete and store quality assurance, production and other records |
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) and safe work practices
applying relevant standards
interpreting specifications, assessing integrity and validity of base pattern and checking if block and pattern is appropriate
taking accurate garment measurements and comparing to specifications in measurement table
implementing relevant quality assurance assessments on at least two (2) occasions
identifying, recording and reporting faults, deviations from specifications or production problems to relevant people
taking action, as required, where quality assurance has not been met
preparing garments for despatch according to industry standards, environmental considerations and sustainable practice
maintaining accurate quality assurance, production and other records.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Australian Standards for patterns and garment construction
measures required to undertake quality assurance assessment
garment construction and finishing methods
garment measurements:
circumference and linear measurements
measuring across the top of the shoulder of the garment
sleeve
underarm to side seam
neck circumference
waist circumference
patternmaking tools and equipment:
tape measure
pen/pencil
measurement or size chart or table
eraser
Australian Standard Chart
body sciences:
structural anatomy
morphology
anthropometry
garment faults, quality deviations and production problems:
material faults, such as weak spots, pilling and bleeding
construction process faults, such as broken thread, inappropriate seams, seam finishing, seam puckering and needle damage
labelling and specifications faults, such as incorrect care label and instructions, and incorrect size
production problems for garment construction or patterns
preparation for despatch:
boxing
packing
bagging
folding
hanging
environmental considerations and sustainable practices
documentation and recording 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 quality assurance in fashion design, 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.