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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare drawing tools, equipment and workstation
  2. Identify basic design styles
  3. Use template to draw sketches
  4. Interpret sketch
  5. Complete work

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Demonstrates knowledge of

characteristics of fabrics used for garment construction

basic pattern shapes

sequence of operations

quality standards and practices

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to

draw shapes using a pencil

read interpret and follow information on work specifications standard operating procedures and work instructions and other reference material

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check taskrelated information

carry out work according to OHS practices

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to

prepare workstation before commencing drawing

draw a sketch to accurately depict a style of garment

use appropriate tools and equipment to sketch

applying quality criteria in completion of sketch

conveying all necessary instructionsinformation by the appropriate use of notes on the sketch

apply OHS practices in work operations

maintain accurate records

Consistency in performance

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when

organising work

completing tasks according to instructions

working systematically with attention to detail

identifying improvements and avoiding damage

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions

Resource implications

Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations including work areas materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices

Context for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment

Interdependent assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units


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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Legislative/regulatory requirements

All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

Drawing tools and equipment include:

A3 layout pad

pencils with HB leads

pencil sharpener

kneadable eraser

templates

OHS practices

OHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may relate to:

manual handling techniques

standard operating procedures

personal protective equipment

safe materials handling

taking of rest breaks

ergonomic arrangement of workplaces

following marked walkways

safe storage of equipment

housekeeping

reporting accidents and incidents

environmental practices

Basic styles may include:

straight and A-line skirt

shift dress

blouse

pants

trousers

Pattern pieces may include:

any components of the basic styles as listed, that need understanding to be able to sketch, such as waistbands and pockets, skirt front and back, sleeves

Quality criteria include:

proportion

perspective

symmetry and balance

fabric performance

detailing

neatness

Templates may include:

front and back full body view - ladies', men's and children's

upper torso or lower torso

swimwear or lingerie

Lines may include:

straight, angled, curved, pointed, circled

Features of design may include:

pattern pieces

construction requirements

garment style