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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Assess body characteristics
  2. Fit garment or toile on individual
  3. Make pattern alterations

Required Skills

UNDERPINNING KNOWLEDGE

Demonstrates knowledge of

patternmaking principles and practices

sizing and fitting practices

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to

analyse figure types and take measurements

communicate effectively with fit model or client

interpret and apply defined procedures and motor skills

consistently achieve quality and production output requirements

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

analyse individual fit

analyse and assess physical characteristics

identify and complete required alterations

record alterations

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.

Body characteristics may include:

genetic, developmental and structural influences

shape classifications such as hourglass, rectangular, pear, inverted triangle

anthropometric classifications - somatotypes

shoulder slope - raised, normal, sloping

body sway and postural asymmetry - according to lower and upper body

proportions - short or long waisted, mid-body shortness

Unique features may include:

common postural faults such as forward head, rounding of shoulders, anterior/ posterior pelvic tilts, sway back, flat back

prominent features such as protruding abdomen, bust or seat

spinal and pelvic rotation

foot alignment such as supinated or pronated foot

arm types such as very thin or heavy

leg types such as bow legs or knock knees

neck length such as long or short

Tools and equipment may include:

manual or electronic tape measure

image capturing devices

pen/pencil

measure chart

tape, cord or elastic

eraser

Australian Standard Chart

Pattern alterations may include:

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

high rounded stomach

related alterations:

full stomach/thick front waist,

one high hip,

pronounced rounded back/hollow chest

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