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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Interpret design brief
  2. Develop inspiration board
  3. Develop story board to meet design brief
  4. Present design tools
  5. Sell design concepts

Required Skills

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

Demonstrates knowledge of

principles and elements of design

fibres and fabrics

sequence of operations

goals and aspirations of clients or target groups

role of design features and benefits

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to

draw designs

make presentations

source information

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

complete inspiration and storyboards

apply design principles

communicate design concepts

interpret and respond to a design brief

sell features and benefits of design concepts

use presentation skills

apply all quality criteria

convey all necessary information

apply OHS practices in work operations

maintain accurate records

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.

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

Key requirements may include:

budget

type of garment

style requirements

target market

Principles of design may include:

repetition

gradation

rhythm

radiation

harmony

contrast

dominance

proportion

balance

unity

Key elements may include:

fabrics

colours

sketches

shapes

textures

Interests may include:

appealing to target market

price range

market position

construction strategies

promotion opportunities

themes

corporate goals

timing

international fashion influences

use in mass media

Fashion industry professionals may include:

senior designers and patternmakers

clients

management

buyers

media

Presentation skills may include:

effective verbal and non-verbal communication

active listening

use of appropriate communication tools

positive language

clear statement of main points

interpersonal communication skills