Elements and Performance Criteria
- Analyse pattern making methodologies
- Develop plans
- Process for receiving design brief and specifications are identified.
- Design brief and specifications are received and interpreted.
- Pattern-making requirements and grading methodologies to be applied are determined.
- Critical paths are analysed.
- Pattern-making plan for implementation is developed and managed according to design requirements.
- Manage development of patterns
- Suitable blocks are selected or developed.
- Suitable style patterns are selected or developed for sampling and production.
- Grade plans for the range are selected or developed.
- Specifications for blocks, style patterns and grade plans are confirmed.
- Patterns are prepared and presented for implementation.
- Manage pattern process
- Patterns are assessed and confirmed for sampling and product development.
- Process is communicated with team members and tasks are delegated and scheduled.
- Implementation of plan is monitored and supervised to ensure production and quality meet required standards.
- Production problems, faults and quality issues are identified and rectified.
- Where required, changes and adjustments are made to patterns.
- Sign off for patterns is identified and obtained.
- Grades, markers and instructions for manufacture are completed or confirmed.
- Implementation of OHS practices is confirmed.
- Maintain records