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 | Determine job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions |
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2 | Prepare to source materials | 2.1 | Identify and research all materials and resources required for production |
| 2.2 | Use computer and web-based technologies to locate and communicate with fashion industry suppliers/contractors in Australia and overseas |
| 2.3 | Identify materials and services available from different suppliers |
| 2.4 | Compare costs and identify minimum order requirements |
| 2.5 | Identify the role of shipping and customs agents, shipping costs and mechanisms for purchasing overseas and minimising costs |
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3 | Research purchasing costs | 3.1 | Identify and compare cost options of different suppliers/contractors |
| 3.2 | Identify all costs, including hidden costs, for purchasing materials and resources from selected suppliers/contractors |
| 3.3 | Identify costs of purchasing direct from overseas suppliers, contractors or manufacturers, and compare with purchasing from local suppliers |
| 3.4 | Identify and apply appropriate communication practices and identify potential communication barriers |
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4 | Finalise and review purchasing | 4.1 | Compare sources against required specifications and select suppliers/contractors based on their ability to meet required specifications |
| 4.2 | Place and monitor progress of orders, and check orders when they are received |
| 4.3 | Prepare documentation and establish protocols for handling goods received |
| 4.4 | Apply quality standards for goods and services used in fashion industry |
| 4.5 | Complete documentation and identify opportunities to improve processes |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of 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
using computer and web-based technologies to research at least three (3) domestic and three (3) overseas potential sources
preparing a table or spreadsheet identifying all cost options, including hidden costs, for purchasing materials and resources from selected suppliers/contractors
comparing purchasing direct from overseas suppliers, contractors or manufacturers with purchasing from local suppliers
analysing performance characteristics and making judgements on preferred and less suitable purchase options
selecting suppliers/contractors based on their ability to meet required specifications
placing and monitoring progress of orders, preparing documentation, checking orders and establishing protocols for handling goods received
communicating effectively with others in Australia and overseas
completing and maintaining relevant documentation
maintaining accurate records.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
work instructions, SOPs and safe work practice
Australian Standards for garment constructions
information sources for materials, resources and suppliers
cost options
criteria for making cost comparisons
workplace practices and procedures for purchasing and receiving
sources for suppliers:
yellow pages
web
trade directories
trade shows
networking
agents
trade magazines
quality practices
characteristics of fabrics and materials
hidden costs:
minimum order requirements
sample garments not being included in costing of bulk garments
wastage of fabric and materials
transport and delivery
time delay in client response or payment
tariffs/duties/taxes
quality
international purchasing procedures
communication strategies:
effective verbal and non-verbal communication
oral, written and visual communication
active listening
positive language
recognising and adapting to cultural differences
negotiation and conflict resolution skills
communication barriers:
time zone/time of day differences
cultural differences
oral language skills
written language skills
differences in language
different work practices
workplace practices
fashion materials and resources
recording and reporting 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 sourcing materials for fashion production, 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.