Assessor Resource

MSTFD5018
Determine and specify advanced construction processes

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to determine and specify advanced construction processes to achieve desired design details.

The unit of competency applies to design details which achieve specific effects in the production of garments to give a garment a more unique, individual appearance. It also applies to producing samples and developing construction specifications and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to guide the production of garments which incorporate design detail.

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

Produce design details

2.1

Determine design details and their position on the garment

2.2

Prepare artwork/drawings/specifications and any additional documentation in appropriate format

2.3

Plan advanced garment construction processes and determine advanced machine or equipment requirements

2.4

Select appropriate fabric, components and equipment and use advanced construction processes to produce sample design detail

3

Develop advanced construction process plan

3.1

Evaluate sample to assess results and modify sample and process plan, as required

3.2

Consult with production team to determine requirements and assign tasks according to available expertise and production requirements

3.3

Communicate with team members to clarify advanced construction process plan

3.4

Analyse design specification sheet, drawings, samples and patterns with team

3.5

Apply quality criteria and copyright/intellectual property (IP) obligations

4

Confirm and document advanced construction process

4.1

Establish relevant technical, monitoring and reporting procedures

4.2

Prepare reports and maintain records, as required

4.3

File and store records according to work procedures

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

developing specifications for at least two (2) design details and the process to achieve them, ensuring copyright and quality criteria are applied

using required equipment to demonstrate at least three (3) advanced garment construction processes

developing advanced construction specifications and process plan, including details of advanced machines or equipment

communicating effectively with construction team to finalise plans and assign tasks for at least two (2) garments with special design effects and advanced construction processes

documenting processes and maintaining accurate records.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

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

relevant Australian Standards

design details to achieve special effects, such as:

printing

dyeing

fraying

cutting fabric on bias

painting

beading

embroidery

garment construction

advanced construction processes, such as:

cut-in and applied pockets and tabs

contoured and layered insets

intricate closures and seaming

requirements of unique fabrics and components

quilting

drawn thread work

applique

rouleau

characteristics of garment fabrics, components and design details

advanced construction tools and equipment:

plain lockstitch sewing machine

three, four or five thread overlocker

zigzag sewing machine

blind hemmers

buttonholers

button sewers

pocket and collaring machines

elasticators and binders

printing and stencilling equipment

hoops

hand sewing and machine accessories and attachments

communication skills and processes

copyright obligations and codes of practice

quality criteria:

proportion

perspective

symmetry and balance

detailing

neatness

workplace procedures

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 advanced fashion construction processes 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

Produce design details

2.1

Determine design details and their position on the garment

2.2

Prepare artwork/drawings/specifications and any additional documentation in appropriate format

2.3

Plan advanced garment construction processes and determine advanced machine or equipment requirements

2.4

Select appropriate fabric, components and equipment and use advanced construction processes to produce sample design detail

3

Develop advanced construction process plan

3.1

Evaluate sample to assess results and modify sample and process plan, as required

3.2

Consult with production team to determine requirements and assign tasks according to available expertise and production requirements

3.3

Communicate with team members to clarify advanced construction process plan

3.4

Analyse design specification sheet, drawings, samples and patterns with team

3.5

Apply quality criteria and copyright/intellectual property (IP) obligations

4

Confirm and document advanced construction process

4.1

Establish relevant technical, monitoring and reporting procedures

4.2

Prepare reports and maintain records, as required

4.3

File and store records according to work procedures

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

PPE

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 requirements

Australian Standards include:

the relevant industry or Australian Standards that are current at the time this unit is being undertaken

Design details to achieve specific effectsinclude one or more of the following:

printing

dyeing

fraying

cutting fabric on bias

painting

beading

embroidery

Advanced garment construction processes include three or more of the following:

cut-in and applied pockets and tabs

contoured and layered insets

intricate closures and seaming

requirements of unique fabrics and components

quilting

drawn thread work

applique

rouleau

Quality criteria include one or more of the following:

proportion

perspective

symmetry and balance

detailing

neatness

Machines/equipment include one or more of the following:

three, four or five thread overlocker

zigzag sewing machine

blind hemmers

buttonholers

button sewers

pocket and collaring machines

elasticators and binders

printing and stencilling equipment

hoops

hand sewing and machine accessories and attachments

Advanced construction process plan includes one or more of the following:

SOPs

constraints

preferred processes

designs

advanced construction process

roles

schedule/timeframe

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

developing specifications for at least two (2) design details and the process to achieve them, ensuring copyright and quality criteria are applied

using required equipment to demonstrate at least three (3) advanced garment construction processes

developing advanced construction specifications and process plan, including details of advanced machines or equipment

communicating effectively with construction team to finalise plans and assign tasks for at least two (2) garments with special design effects and advanced construction processes

documenting processes and maintaining accurate records.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

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

relevant Australian Standards

design details to achieve special effects, such as:

printing

dyeing

fraying

cutting fabric on bias

painting

beading

embroidery

garment construction

advanced construction processes, such as:

cut-in and applied pockets and tabs

contoured and layered insets

intricate closures and seaming

requirements of unique fabrics and components

quilting

drawn thread work

applique

rouleau

characteristics of garment fabrics, components and design details

advanced construction tools and equipment:

plain lockstitch sewing machine

three, four or five thread overlocker

zigzag sewing machine

blind hemmers

buttonholers

button sewers

pocket and collaring machines

elasticators and binders

printing and stencilling equipment

hoops

hand sewing and machine accessories and attachments

communication skills and processes

copyright obligations and codes of practice

quality criteria:

proportion

perspective

symmetry and balance

detailing

neatness

workplace procedures

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 advanced fashion construction processes 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 
Determine design details and their position on the garment 
Prepare artwork/drawings/specifications and any additional documentation in appropriate format 
Plan advanced garment construction processes and determine advanced machine or equipment requirements 
Select appropriate fabric, components and equipment and use advanced construction processes to produce sample design detail 
Evaluate sample to assess results and modify sample and process plan, as required 
Consult with production team to determine requirements and assign tasks according to available expertise and production requirements 
Communicate with team members to clarify advanced construction process plan 
Analyse design specification sheet, drawings, samples and patterns with team 
Apply quality criteria and copyright/intellectual property (IP) obligations 
Establish relevant technical, monitoring and reporting procedures 
Prepare reports and maintain records, as required 
File and store records according to work procedures 

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