Elements and Performance Criteria
- Determine job requirements
- Prepare to grade patterns
- Select and prepare workstation and/or equipment according to WHS practices
- Identify grading system used in workplace
- Identify measurements of base size and subsequent spread
- Calculate number of sizes in grading and establish grade increments between sizes
- Set up base pattern of a basic style
- Identify style and fabric characteristics which influence grading and check queries with patternmaker
- Select appropriate grade plan and construct grade rule table
- Grade pattern
- Determine stacking or outlay requirements, including direction
- Grade pattern manually using patternmaking technical skills or by computer
- Identify stack points or lines if stacking is used
- Preserve integrity of pattern attributes during grading
- Accurately label all pattern pieces with pattern marking symbols
- Check pattern for accuracy and rectify or address faults as required
- Finalise grading