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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Conduct fashion design research
  2. Determine key criteria for design brief
  3. Confirm design brief
  4. Specify design processes
  5. Implement design processes
  6. Evaluate design development processes
  7. Complete documentation

Required Skills

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

Demonstrates knowledge of

elements and principles of design and how they are used to create good design in the fashion industry

the industry global and local trends in fashion and garment design

garment construction techniques and processes

detailed knowledge of a range of fabrics

research sources

design concept development techniques and processes

expertise of personnel

proposals the detail required and issues associated with terms and conditions

relevant OHS legislation regulatory requirements and copyright obligations and codes of practice

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to

plan processes

encourage interchange of ideasdesigns

facilitate development of design concepts

assessevaluate design process

cost processoutcome

communicate effectively within the workplace including liaising with other departments

determine report requirements and present information in appropriate formats

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

maintain accurate records

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

establish requirements for design briefs

prioritise design requirements

identifydefine problems

deal with nonconformanceinefficiencies

confirm design criteria

communicate effectively with design team production departments clients etc

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.

Design concept development processes may include:

purchasing trips

storyboards

inspiration boards

research

teamwork

event participation

attendance at fashion shows

experimentation with fabrics, materials, designs, etc.

draping

use of models for original creation, or adaptation of designs or interpretation of sketches within contexts related to single or multiple production styles and ranges, made-to-measure and theatre costuming

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