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 patterns | 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 | Confirm garments in range, intended purpose and target market with designer |
| 2.4 | Obtain profile of target market, check sketches or drawings and interpret specifications with designer, as required |
| 2.5 | Evaluate and record all design and advanced styling requirements |
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3 | Create pattern for complex garments | 3.1 | Plan pattern production according to quality standards and workplace procedures |
| 3.2 | Select blocks for block portfolio and check they are accurate and appropriate |
| 3.3 | Make necessary adjustments to seams to create silhouette to match design brief |
| 3.4 | Produce pattern using advanced patternmaking principles and document methods and formulas used |
| 3.5 | Check pattern pieces, label and complete markings |
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4 | Check and finalise patterns | 4.1 | Test toile or garment segments for proportioning and fit |
| 4.2 | Fit prototype to ensure that pattern is satisfactory to customer |
| 4.3 | Complete any pattern alterations and assess pattern meets fit and design requirements |
| 4.4 | Finalise pattern and check it is accurate, complete and complies with design specifications |
| 4.5 | Complete pattern specification sheet, attach to patterns for storage and file appropriately |
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
interpreting and clarifying design drawings and specifications, design lines and style features
confirming garments in range, intended purpose and target market with designer
obtaining profile of target market, checking sketches or drawings, interpreting specifications with designer, as required
recording all design and advanced styling requirements
using patternmaking tools and equipment and applying industry standards for advanced patternmaking and complex garment construction
choosing appropriate block portfolio to develop a complex pattern to suit work specifications
producing a pattern using advanced patternmaking principles for at least two (2) complex garments with advanced styling, and documenting methods and formulas used
checking pattern pieces, labelling and completing markings
fitting toile, prototype or garment segments to check for correct fit, and adjusting patterns to suit customer and design requirements
finalising pattern, checking it is accurate, complete and complies with design specifications, and completing pattern specification sheet to attach to patterns
filing patterns according to workplace procedures and maintaining accurate records.
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
target market profile:
age
ethnicity
gender
size
body characteristics
economic and social expectations
advanced patternmaking 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
advanced patternmaking procedures:
dart manipulation
adding fullness
pivoting
square blocking
contouring
advanced dart manipulation
advanced styling requirements, such as:
label house
couture
designer label
made-to-measure
bridal
corsetry
design requirements and style features:
garment type
collar
sleeves
yoke
sides
openings
neckline
buttons
seams
zips
gathers
pleats
panels
tucks
customer and workplace fit requirements
fabric characteristics
marker making procedures
pattern markings:
appropriate seam allowance
notching
pattern information (size, style number, cutting instructions and identity)
darts
drill holes
grain line
cutting line
stitching line
cutting and garment construction
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 pattern making, 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.