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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare drawing tools and equipment
  2. Prepare workstation
  3. Interpret design brief or specifications
  4. Use template to produce trade drawing
  5. Complete work

Required Skills

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

Demonstrates knowledge of

pattern making and design terminology

style features

fabric performance characteristics

quality standards

sequence of operations

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to

ability to draw lines freehand to create shapes

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

use appropriate tools and equipment to produce working drawing

applying all quality criteria such as dimension and neatness in the completion of the working drawing

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

apply OHS practices in work operations

maintain accurate records

accurately draw trade drawings of a range of garments as detailed in the design brief or specifications

accurately label drawings with appropriate notes relating to construction and design features

demonstrate trade drawings in proportion and technically correct with all details including front and back view shown

Consistency in performance

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when

organising work

completing tasks

identifying improvements

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes

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

completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

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:

paper

layout pad

pencils - mechanical may be used - various grades

pencil sharpener

kneadable eraser

ruler

black felt tip pens

portfolios

templates

OHS practices

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

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

other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise

Garments may include:

skirts

trousers/pants

shirts/blouses

dresses

coats

lingerie

Garment features may include:

fitting and seam lines

style lines

yokes, gores and panels

necklines

sleeves

collars

zips and buttons

pockets

waistbands

Details and special effects may include:

top stitching and edge stitching

pin tucks and tucks

frills and gathers

pleats

drapes

fabric effects - lace, fur, knitwear

bows and ties

quilting

elastication

Trade drawings are:

also known as working drawings

accurate analytical drawings of garments that are detailed to show how the garment is constructed and finished

are used by designers and patternmakers to inform production - part of specification sheets

Quality criteria includes:

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/lower torso

swimwear/lingerie

full body with arms and legs extended from torso

3/4 turned

Lines may include:

straight, angled, curved, pointed, dotted, dashed and circled