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 | Assess body characteristics | 2.1 | Prepare tools and equipment for altering patterns |
| 2.2 | Assess body characteristics to identify individual and unique features that may create fit problems |
| 2.3 | Record information on individual body characteristics and potential fit issues |
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3 | Fit garment or toile on individual | 3.1 | Place garment or toile on the individual and check comfort and fit |
| 3.2 | Reach agreement with individual and make necessary adjustments to garment or toile |
| 3.3 | Develop work schedule with individual for future and final fittings |
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4 | Make pattern alterations | 4.1 | Record details of required alterations and transfer garment or toile alterations to the pattern |
| 4.2 | Finalise pattern with alterations and check it is accurate, complete and complies with design specifications |
| 4.3 | Complete pattern specification sheet, attach to pattern 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
recording information on individual body characteristics and unique features that may create fit problems
fitting at least two (2) garments or toiles on the individual, checking comfort and fit, and reaching agreement with individual on necessary adjustments to garment or toile
keeping a record of alterations needed to allow for individual differences, transferring garment or toile alterations to the pattern and producing final adjusted pattern that complies with design specifications
completing pattern specification sheet, attaching to pattern for storage and filing appropriately.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
relevant Australian Standards
patternmaking principles and practices
sizing and fitting practices
tools and equipment for pattern alterations, such as:
manual or electronic tape measure
image capturing devices
pen/pencil
measure chart
tape, cord or elastic
eraser
Australian Standard Chart
structural anatomy impacting on design:
skeletal development
muscle development
body morphology:
shape
form
fat distribution
body characteristics
unique body features
pattern alterations required to respond to individual differences, such as:
skirt:
length
circumference/width
waist and hips
full high hips
sway back
large bottom
flat bottom
high rounded stomach
prominent hip bones
bodice:
length
circumference/width
waist
bust/bust darts
shoulders
bottle neck
chest
back
basic fitted dress
sleeve:
length
circumference/width
pants:
length
circumference/width
waist and hips
full high hips
sway back
large bottom
flat bottom
high rounded stomach
prominent hip bones
related alterations, such as full stomach/thick front waist, one high hip
pronounced rounded back/hollow chest
workplace procedures
record keeping.
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 individual fit and 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.