MSTFD4008 - Construct stock size block for garment to meet size and fit specifications assessment tool

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MSTFD4008
Construct stock size block for garment to meet size and fit specifications

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024

The unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to construct blocks to meet size and fit specifications in garment production. Blocks are used as the basis for patternmaking to develop new styles.

Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.

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

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Evidence Required

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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

2	Prepare to construct block	2.1	Interpret and clarify size and fit specifications and Australian Standards with designer or relevant personnel
		2.2	Identify base size to be constructed and check for compatibility with fit model
		2.3	Evaluate and record size and fit model specifications, body movement and comfort requirements
		2.4	Select appropriate drafting principles and methods for block construction

3	Construct initial block	3.1	Analyse measurements of fit model and enter data into block drafting formulas and methodology
		3.2	Determine ease allowance
		3.3	Construct block using patternmaking technical skills and ensure compliance with safe work practices and industry requirements
		3.4	Document methods and formulas
		3.5	Cut and construct toiles to check accuracy

4	Complete final block	4.1	Transfer information from toiles to blocks, including any minor adjustments
		4.2	Label final blocks and check all necessary information is accurate and complete and complies with specifications
		4.3	File and store blocks according to appropriate criteria and complete all required documentation

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

interpreting and clarifying size and fit specifications and Australian Standards

recording size and fit model specifications, body movement and comfort requirements

analysing measurements and entering data into block drafting formulas

constructing initial block and documenting methods and formulas for at least two (2) different garments

constructing and adjusting toiles or prototypes, and modifying block as required

labelling final blocks and checking all necessary information is accurate and complete and complies with specifications

filing and storing blocks according to appropriate criteria and maintaining records.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

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

Australian fashion industry standards

body sciences:

structural anatomy

morphology

anthropometry

garment construction

garment features:

fitting and seam lines

style lines

yokes, gores and panels

necklines

sleeves

collars

zips and buttons

pockets

waistbands

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

garments, such as:

skirts

trousers/pants

shirts/blouses

dresses

coats

lingerie

drafting principles and block construction

patternmaking technical skills

computer aided design relevant to block construction

block making methods and formulas:

deviations from standard patterns

sources of pattern components

pattern derivation methods and formulas

block construction methods and formulas

application of current industry practice

ease allowance:

relating to fit and comfort

relating to style requirements

toile construction

filing criteria for blocks:

date

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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

2	Prepare to construct block	2.1	Interpret and clarify size and fit specifications and Australian Standards with designer or relevant personnel
		2.2	Identify base size to be constructed and check for compatibility with fit model
		2.3	Evaluate and record size and fit model specifications, body movement and comfort requirements
		2.4	Select appropriate drafting principles and methods for block construction

3	Construct initial block	3.1	Analyse measurements of fit model and enter data into block drafting formulas and methodology
		3.2	Determine ease allowance
		3.3	Construct block using patternmaking technical skills and ensure compliance with safe work practices and industry requirements
		3.4	Document methods and formulas
		3.5	Cut and construct toiles to check accuracy

4	Complete final block	4.1	Transfer information from toiles to blocks, including any minor adjustments
		4.2	Label final blocks and check all necessary information is accurate and complete and complies with specifications
		4.3	File and store blocks according to appropriate criteria and complete all required documentation

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 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 practices
Australian Standards include:	the relevant industry or Australian Standards that are current at the time this unit is being undertaken
Fit model includes one or more of the following	male female child
Garments include one or more of the following:	skirts trousers/pants shirts/blouses dresses coats lingerie
Measurement of fit model includes the following:	accurate assessment of body measurement positions (reference points, such as bust, waist and hip levels) accurate taking of body measurements, including girth, and vertical and horizontal measurements reference to Australian Standard measurements age sex assessment of physical characteristics, including body characteristics and unique features, as aligned with standard representation
Construct toiles includes the following:	confirming correct proportion, fit and balance fitting and making necessary minor adjustments evaluating accuracy of toiles in relation to fit, comfort and base size specifications