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Elements and Performance Criteria

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Workplace procedures include one or more of the following:

requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

work instructions

oral, written and visual communication

quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output

tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling

Australian Standards include:

the relevant industry or Australian Standards that are current at the time this unit is being undertaken

Pattern pieces include one or more of the following:

any components of the basic styles that need to be clarified, such as:

skirt front and back

Templates include one or more of the following:

front and back full body view (ladies', men's and children's)

upper torso or lower torso

swimwear or lingerie

Lines on pattern include the following:

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:

reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices

applying relevant standard

preparing workstation, tools and equipment

identifying basic styles, pattern pieces and components of identified garment

using at least two (2) different appropriate templates to draw a sketch and draw accurate lines as required to complete sketch

completing a freehand sketch to correctly represent required pattern pieces, garment or style

identifying and labelling relevant parts of sketch

showing accurate details of at least three (3) pattern pieces and garment construction

applying quality criteria in completion of sketch

conveying all necessary instructions/information by the appropriate use of notes on the sketch

completing documentation relating to sketch according to workplace procedures.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

relevant Australian Standards

characteristics of fabrics used for garment construction

basic pattern styles:

straight and A-line skirt

features of design:

construction requirements

basic pattern shapes

drawing tools and equipment:

pencils with HB leads

pencil sharpener

kneadable eraser

sequence of operations

quality criteria:

symmetry and balance

fabric performance

workplace procedures

recording and reporting practices.