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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Construct patterns for period and contemporary corsets and undergarments
  2. Lay up and cut corsets and undergarments
  3. Sew and finish corsets and undergarments

Required Skills

Required skills

communication literacy and teamwork skills sufficient to

interpret production documentation costume construction specifications and instructions

work collaboratively as a member of a production team

communicate effectively with performers during costume fitting sessions

complete workplace documentation

initiative and flexibility in the context of

contributing ideas about the most efficient way to construct and finish corsetry and undergarments to meet creative requirements

making lastminute adjustments to corsetry and undergarments

problem solving skills in the context of making corsetry and undergarments that fit and can be worn comfortably during productions

planning and organising skills sufficient to construct corsetry and undergarments in a logical sequence

technical skills sufficient to

use sewing machines to make corsetry and undergarments

use computer applications in the context of producing or adjusting patterns

selfmanagement skills sufficient to

work under pressure and meet deadlines

follow manufacturer specifications and enterprise policies and procedures

seek expert advice when problems arise

numeracy skills sufficient to measure materials and fit corsetry and undergarments

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

structure of the relevant industry sector

roles and responsibilities of personnel in the relevant industry sector

broad understanding of the artistic and technical elements of productions

welldeveloped understanding of the properties of different fabrics

principles and techniques of corsetry and undergarment construction and fitting

techniques for making alterations to patterns after fittings

testing patterns in toileform before finalising patterns

OHS procedures as they relate to the safe use of equipment and materials to make corsetry and undergarments

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

construction of a range of period and contemporary corsetry and undergarments to be worn with costumes that meet production requirements and demonstrate an ability to

construct patterns using taken and calculated measurements

lay up and cut work

sew fit and finish corsetry and undergarments

ability to meet deadlines

collaborative approach to work

attention to detail

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

practical demonstration of skills through the design and construction of a range of corsetry and undergarments that underpin a variety of period silhouettes

access to materials and equipment as listed in the range statement

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

evaluation of corsetry and undergarments made by the candidate to determine whether production requirements have been met and correct procedures followed

observation of the candidate during fitting and toiling sessions to assess communication and problem solving skills

written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

LMTFDA Cut fabrics for prototype designs

LMTFD4011A Cut fabrics for prototype designs

LMTFDA Create pattern from a block to meet customer specifications

LMTFD4015A Create pattern from a block to meet customer specifications.


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Corsetry may include:

19th century corsets

contemporary corsets

Tudor corsets

other period corsets.

Undergarments may include:

bustles

cage crinolines

pads

panniers

rolls

wheel farthingales.

Relevant personnel may include:

costume designer

costume maker

costume production staff

director

make-up and hair personnel

other specialist staff

performers

production manager

wardrobe department personnel

wardrobe supervisor/manager.

Documentation may include:

call sheets

computer generated

costume break-down lists

costume patterns

costume plots

descriptive costume checklists

manually written

manufacture schedules

manufacturer specifications/instructions

measurement charts

memos of instruction

operational/project plan

production schedules

running sheets

scripts.

Body measurements may include:

bust rise

bust/chest

high hip/abdominal extension

hips

leg length

length of back

length of skirt

midriff

waist.

Measurements may include:

across back width

armhole width

front width

length of front

neck

under-arm level

upper-arm width.

Test toiles may include:

assembling paper patterns and placing on 3D forms

calico testing of pattern parts

testing whole patterns in calico.

Pattern labelling may include:

cutting instructions

grain line

name of pattern piece

number of pattern pieces in a set

pattern style name

performer's name

size.

Materials may include:

calico

canvas

coutil or other suitable corsetry textile

interfacing

lace

lawn

wadding.

Components may include:

bias binding

busks

crin steel

eyelets

fasteners/hooks and bars/snaps

haberdashery

lacing

plastic and spiral boning

twill tape.

Techniques may include:

cutting

hand sewing

machining.

Equipment may include:

emery paper

eyelet machine

pattern making rulers

pencils

pins

scissors

sewing machines

stiletto

wire cutters.