Assessor Resource

MSTFD4011
Cut fabrics for prototype designs

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge to lay up, make marker and cut work for sample designs where only a couple of garments would be cut out at a time, as required by the designer to test design or pattern.

The unit of competency applies to situations where single garments or only a couple of layers of fabric may be cut. The marker may be developed directly on the fabric lay or planned separately and applied. Cutting tools and equipment would include dress maker's shears, electric cutting tools and rotary cutters.

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

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

2

Prepare to cut fabrics for prototype design

2.1

Prepare work space and ensure all tools and equipment are clean and serviced according to manufacturer instructions

2.2

Prepare cutting table to suit correct lay length and set-up, lay-up and marking equipment

2.3

Check fabric width and quality with laying-up instructions

2.4

Lay up fabric and adjust tension to match fabric performance

2.5

Inspect fabric for faults and cut out faults using splicing (overlap joining) or other appropriate repair techniques

3

Cut fabrics for design prototypes

3.1

Interpret cutting order for marking requirements and collect pattern pieces

3.2

Check pattern pieces and manipulate for most efficient fabric use

3.3

Draw up lay marker manually or by computer and prepare laying-up instructions according to order requirements

3.4

Check marker against order requirements and copy marker manually or by computer

3.5

Place marker on lay, check alignments and adjust, as required

3.6

Use cutting equipment to cut lay according to operating requirements

4

Review and finalise work

4.1

Check cut fabric and assess quality of the product and equipment performance

4.2

Direct cut work to next operation

4.3

Clean work area and prepare for next job

4.4

Store master copy of lay marker in filing drawer or computer

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

checking work against work specification or cutting order, and workplace practices and setting up equipment

making markers involving patterns, fabrics and lays using manual or computer techniques

preparing cutting table and work before commencing cutting operations

using, lay-up, marking and cutting tools and equipment to cut at least two (2) different fabrics to meet required specifications

checking cut fabric and assessing quality of the product and equipment performance

responding appropriately to imperfections or faults

storing master copy of lay marker in filing drawer or computer.

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 principles and procedures

lay-up and marking equipment:

computers and required software

patterns

fabric

marker card or paper

weights

clamps

computer operations involved in marker making, copying and storage

marking requirements:

fabric type

width

quantity

garment sizes

pattern identification

fabric characteristics and prototype faults

quality standards and fabric/garment handling procedures

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 cutting fabrics for prototype designs, 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 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 cut fabrics for prototype design

2.1

Prepare work space and ensure all tools and equipment are clean and serviced according to manufacturer instructions

2.2

Prepare cutting table to suit correct lay length and set-up, lay-up and marking equipment

2.3

Check fabric width and quality with laying-up instructions

2.4

Lay up fabric and adjust tension to match fabric performance

2.5

Inspect fabric for faults and cut out faults using splicing (overlap joining) or other appropriate repair techniques

3

Cut fabrics for design prototypes

3.1

Interpret cutting order for marking requirements and collect pattern pieces

3.2

Check pattern pieces and manipulate for most efficient fabric use

3.3

Draw up lay marker manually or by computer and prepare laying-up instructions according to order requirements

3.4

Check marker against order requirements and copy marker manually or by computer

3.5

Place marker on lay, check alignments and adjust, as required

3.6

Use cutting equipment to cut lay according to operating requirements

4

Review and finalise work

4.1

Check cut fabric and assess quality of the product and equipment performance

4.2

Direct cut work to next operation

4.3

Clean work area and prepare for next job

4.4

Store master copy of lay marker in filing drawer or computer

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

standard operating procedures

SOPs

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

Cutting equipment includes one or more of the following:

dressmaker's shears

electric rotary and upright cutters

cutting mats

Fabrics include one or more of the following:

woven fabrics

knitted fabrics

fabrics with a variety of finishes

Manipulate includes one or more of the following:

positioned manually on paper

by computer

Assess quality includes one or more of the following:

inspecting fabric, tools and equipment to ensure optimum performance

inspecting cut work, identify any faults

taking appropriate action to ensure cut pieces meet quality standards

taking preventive action to avoid any recurrence of defective pieces and record

checking performance of cutting equipment regularly for signs of faulty operation, and taking appropriate action

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

checking work against work specification or cutting order, and workplace practices and setting up equipment

making markers involving patterns, fabrics and lays using manual or computer techniques

preparing cutting table and work before commencing cutting operations

using, lay-up, marking and cutting tools and equipment to cut at least two (2) different fabrics to meet required specifications

checking cut fabric and assessing quality of the product and equipment performance

responding appropriately to imperfections or faults

storing master copy of lay marker in filing drawer or computer.

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 principles and procedures

lay-up and marking equipment:

computers and required software

patterns

fabric

marker card or paper

weights

clamps

computer operations involved in marker making, copying and storage

marking requirements:

fabric type

width

quantity

garment sizes

pattern identification

fabric characteristics and prototype faults

quality standards and fabric/garment handling procedures

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 cutting fabrics for prototype designs, 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.
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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 
Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions 
Prepare work space and ensure all tools and equipment are clean and serviced according to manufacturer instructions 
Prepare cutting table to suit correct lay length and set-up, lay-up and marking equipment 
Check fabric width and quality with laying-up instructions 
Lay up fabric and adjust tension to match fabric performance 
Inspect fabric for faults and cut out faults using splicing (overlap joining) or other appropriate repair techniques 
Interpret cutting order for marking requirements and collect pattern pieces 
Check pattern pieces and manipulate for most efficient fabric use 
Draw up lay marker manually or by computer and prepare laying-up instructions according to order requirements 
Check marker against order requirements and copy marker manually or by computer 
Place marker on lay, check alignments and adjust, as required 
Use cutting equipment to cut lay according to operating requirements 
Check cut fabric and assess quality of the product and equipment performance 
Direct cut work to next operation 
Clean work area and prepare for next job 
Store master copy of lay marker in filing drawer or computer 

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