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 create pattern to meet design specifications | 2.1 | Select and prepare patternmaking tools, equipment, additional materials, if required, and workstation |
| 2.2 | Interpret and clarify design drawings and specifications, and identify design lines and style features |
| 2.3 | Clarify design requirements |
| 2.4 | Determine ease allowance and obtain details of base size |
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3 | Create pattern | 3.1 | Select appropriate block to develop pattern and retrieve from storage system |
| 3.2 | Apply advanced patternmaking principles to develop pattern from existing block to specified design |
| 3.3 | Document methods and formulas used |
| 3.4 | Check pattern pieces, label and complete markings |
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4 | Check and finalise pattern for production | 4.1 | Test toile or garment segments and assess against design specifications |
| 4.2 | Make any necessary alterations to finalise pattern and check it is accurate, complete and complies with design specifications |
| 4.3 | Select sizing system for pattern and base size |
| 4.4 | Prepare spreadsheet and grade table of full size range with essential measurements |
| 4.5 | Complete pattern specification sheets with trade drawings, attach to patterns for storage and file appropriately |
| 4.6 | Prepare work order for sizing labels as required |
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 design drawings and specifications and selecting appropriate block to develop pattern
applying relevant industry standards for pattern and garment construction
using patternmaking tools and equipment
applying advanced patternmaking principles to develop at least two (2) patterns from existing block to specified design
documenting methods and formulas used, checking pattern pieces, and labelling and completing markings
testing toile or garment segments, assessing against design specifications, and making any necessary alterations to finalise pattern and check it is accurate, complete and complies with design specifications
selecting and detailing appropriate base sizing system, and preparing spreadsheet and grade table of full size range with essential measurements
completing pattern specification sheets with trade drawings, attaching to patterns for storage and filing appropriately
preparing work order for sizing labels, as required.
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
patternmaking tools and equipment:
blocks
dress form
scissors
square rule
marker pens
hole punch
pins
fashion triangle
French curve
pattern notcher
weights
tape measure
design specifications and procedures
style features:
garment type
collar
sleeves
yoke
sides
openings
neckline
buttons
seams
zips
gathers
pleats
panels
tucks
advanced patternmaking principles and procedures
design requirements and style features:
fabric characteristics and performance
trim details and finishings
special construction methods
customer and workplace fit requirements
fabric characteristics:
type of fabric
finish
colour of fabric
positioning of design
suitability of size, design and colour
garment features:
fitting and seam lines
style lines
yokes, gores and panels
necklines
sleeves
collars
zips and buttons
pockets
waistbands
pattern markings:
appropriate seam allowance
notching
pattern information (size, style number, cutting instructions and identity)
darts
drill holes
grain line
stitching line
marker making procedures
cutting and garment construction
pattern pieces:
accuracy of seam allowances
ease allowance
seam match
hems
functional openings
body sciences:
structural anatomy
morphology
anthropometry
sizing systems
maintaining accurate records.
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 patternmaking, 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.