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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine job requirements
  2. Prepare to grade patterns
  3. Grade pattern
  4. Finalise grading

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

SOPs

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

housekeeping

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

WHS practices

Australian Standards include:

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

Grading system includes the following:

flat, 2-D patterns

position of constant or stack point

Basic styles of garments include two or more of the following:

A-line skirt

straight skirt

t-shirt

shirt

pants

shorts (elastic waisted)

blouses

lingerie

Set up base pattern includes the following:

identifying base pattern and pattern pieces

establishing constant or '0' position

assigning grade points with corresponding values

checking base size pattern for correct information, balance points and pattern fit

seeking clarification, as required


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) and safe work practices

applying relevant standards

identifying required grading system, measurements of base size and subsequent spread

calculating number of sizes in grading and establishing grade increments between sizes

setting up base pattern of a basic style and identifying style and fabric characteristics which influence grading

selecting appropriate grade plan and constructing grade rule table

using computer-aided design (CAD) or manual grading system to grade at least two (2) flat, 2-D patterns of at least two (2) basic style garments

checking patterns for accuracy and rectifying faults

correctly marking and labelling pattern pieces

communicating effectively with individuals, work groups and supervisors

maintaining accurate records, completing documentation and filing patterns.


Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

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

Australian size standards

workplace and customer size charts

grading systems

marker making

pattern marking symbols and labelling:

appropriate seam allowance

notching

darts

drill holes

grain line

cutting line

stitching line

pattern information (size, style number, cutting instructions and identity)

cost efficiency in patternmaking

recording and reporting practices.