Assessor Resource

MSTFD4016
Sew design prototypes

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to assemble a prototype garment using commercial machines.

The unit of competency applies to producing a garment that is not designed to be worn but will be used for the purposes of confirming elements of design and production requirements.

This unit covers sewing and assembly skills only.

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.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


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 for garment assembly

2.1

Collect and organise relevant information on design concept

2.2

Prepare work pieces according to design concept

2.3

Lay out pattern pieces and pin or tack to the fabric to match fabric pattern, nap and weave

2.4

Lay out garment components according to sequence of assembly operations

2.5

Set up workbench and seating and adjust machines according to specifications for work

3

Assemble garment components

3.1

Assemble components according to WHS practices and accepted garment assembly techniques

3.2

Check garment for sizing and appearance

3.3

Adjust garment to better display design characteristics and correct fabric alignment, garment fitting and other features

4

Complete prototype

4.1

Complete required hand sewing and finishing according to design concept requirements

4.2

Press garment according to fabric requirements and garment construction details

4.3

Check quality and impact of finished garment against original design concept

4.4

Note any assembly issues and inform appropriate personnel

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

operating a commercial sewing machine or overlocking machine to assemble a prototype garment

preparing and laying out pattern pieces for at least two (2) garments, and attaching to the fabric to match fabric pattern, nap and weave

laying out garment components according to sequence of assembly operations and sequencing operations as specified

sewing and finishing at least two (2) garments according to specifications

adjusting garment to better display design characteristics and correct fabric alignment, garment fitting and other features

completing required hand sewing and finishing, and pressing garment according to fabric requirements and garment construction details

checking prototype satisfies quality criteria and original design concept and advising appropriate people of assembly issues.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

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

relevant Australian Standards

techniques in using and maintaining three thread overlocker and commercial sewing machines:

correct thread, needle size and type, needle guard, tension setting and attachments

checking for worn components that may impact on sewing operations

routine cleaning and oiling

characteristics of a range of commercially available fabrics

methods of assembling garment pieces for the purposes of prototype production

the impact of adjustments to garment components or seams

embellishments that are used in garment assembly

garment assembly issues:

complex or time-consuming assembly

quality

difficulty in following pattern or design concepts

problems arising from material selection

issues relating to sizing or fabric cuts

hand sewing and finishing techniques:

attaching buttons and other closures

attaching embellishments such as trims, badges

hemming and overstitching

gluing and bonding trims

quality criteria:

proportion

perspective

symmetry and balance

detailing

neatness.

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 sewing design prototypes, 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 for garment assembly

2.1

Collect and organise relevant information on design concept

2.2

Prepare work pieces according to design concept

2.3

Lay out pattern pieces and pin or tack to the fabric to match fabric pattern, nap and weave

2.4

Lay out garment components according to sequence of assembly operations

2.5

Set up workbench and seating and adjust machines according to specifications for work

3

Assemble garment components

3.1

Assemble components according to WHS practices and accepted garment assembly techniques

3.2

Check garment for sizing and appearance

3.3

Adjust garment to better display design characteristics and correct fabric alignment, garment fitting and other features

4

Complete prototype

4.1

Complete required hand sewing and finishing according to design concept requirements

4.2

Press garment according to fabric requirements and garment construction details

4.3

Check quality and impact of finished garment against original design concept

4.4

Note any assembly issues and inform appropriate personnel

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

Work pieces include one or more of the following:

pieces of fabric which have been cut according to the pattern requirements

a range of fabric types, including cottons, woollens, synthetics, velvets, lace, stretch and knitted

single and multi-directional prints

interfacings and linings

Fabric includes one or more of the following:

lace

woven and knitted fabrics and threads, such as denim

single knits

tricot

gabardine

Garment components include the following:

sleeves

waistbands (straight/shaped)

collars

cuffs

plackets

facings (neck and armhole)

binds

zips (dress, skirt, trouser and invisible)

buttons and buttonholes

Machines include one or more of the following:

commercial sewing machine

three thread overlocker

zigzag sewing machine

Appropriate personnel include one or more of the following:

patternmakers

designers

production personnel

sample machinists

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

operating a commercial sewing machine or overlocking machine to assemble a prototype garment

preparing and laying out pattern pieces for at least two (2) garments, and attaching to the fabric to match fabric pattern, nap and weave

laying out garment components according to sequence of assembly operations and sequencing operations as specified

sewing and finishing at least two (2) garments according to specifications

adjusting garment to better display design characteristics and correct fabric alignment, garment fitting and other features

completing required hand sewing and finishing, and pressing garment according to fabric requirements and garment construction details

checking prototype satisfies quality criteria and original design concept and advising appropriate people of assembly issues.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

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

relevant Australian Standards

techniques in using and maintaining three thread overlocker and commercial sewing machines:

correct thread, needle size and type, needle guard, tension setting and attachments

checking for worn components that may impact on sewing operations

routine cleaning and oiling

characteristics of a range of commercially available fabrics

methods of assembling garment pieces for the purposes of prototype production

the impact of adjustments to garment components or seams

embellishments that are used in garment assembly

garment assembly issues:

complex or time-consuming assembly

quality

difficulty in following pattern or design concepts

problems arising from material selection

issues relating to sizing or fabric cuts

hand sewing and finishing techniques:

attaching buttons and other closures

attaching embellishments such as trims, badges

hemming and overstitching

gluing and bonding trims

quality criteria:

proportion

perspective

symmetry and balance

detailing

neatness.

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 sewing design prototypes, 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 
Collect and organise relevant information on design concept 
Prepare work pieces according to design concept 
Lay out pattern pieces and pin or tack to the fabric to match fabric pattern, nap and weave 
Lay out garment components according to sequence of assembly operations 
Set up workbench and seating and adjust machines according to specifications for work 
Assemble components according to WHS practices and accepted garment assembly techniques 
Check garment for sizing and appearance 
Adjust garment to better display design characteristics and correct fabric alignment, garment fitting and other features 
Complete required hand sewing and finishing according to design concept requirements 
Press garment according to fabric requirements and garment construction details 
Check quality and impact of finished garment against original design concept 
Note any assembly issues and inform appropriate personnel 

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