Google Links

Follow the links below to find material targeted to the unit's elements, performance criteria, required skills and knowledge

Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine job requirements
  2. Prepare to develop bras and swimwear
  3. Develop design concept
  4. Present and document the design

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

Structured foundations include one or more of the following:

boning

underwire

corsetry

Specialised needs include one or more of the following:

styling features relating to health effects of bra and swimwear construction

appropriate bra and swimwear structure for special client groups, including maternity, mastectomy, junior and costume wear

sports and fuller figure bras and swimwear and the need for extra support

use of specialist materials and trims

Developing story themes include one or more of the following:

fashion magazines

samples

swatches

trims

colour palette

Production information includes the following:

clarifying design parameters, in consultation with production manager, sales team, management and client, as required

researching trends in fabrics and components for performance, colour, availability, care and maintenance requirements and suitability to design

assessing technical requirements associated with production within specified guidelines

identifying any additional expertise required for design

Fabrics include two or more of the following:

one-way stretch

two-way stretch

no-stretch (bias cut fabrics)

Specifications include the following:

budget

type of garment

style requirements

fit model specifications

size range

timeline

design restrictions or conditions

Audience includes one or more of the following:

management

client

patternmaker

sample machinist

fitting and grading specialist

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

researching local and overseas fashion trends and specialised construction for bras or swimwear

researching and assessing production information and technical requirements for structured garments

developing preliminary design concepts for structured garment designs, in response to design briefs for at least two (2) different target groups or specialised needs

communicating effectively with team members to assess and improve design

developing design concepts to meet client brief, using two (2) different types of fabric: one-way stretch, two-way stretch or no stretch fabric

preparing artwork, drawings, specifications, fit and performance standards, and any additional documentation that may be required, in appropriate format

using communication and presentation skills to promote the design concept and target needs of audience

documenting the process and outcomes, and maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

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

Australian Standards for garment production

discretion and judgement in planning and selecting processes

elements and principles of quality design in the bra or swimwear industry

industry, global and local trends

fashion trends:

colour

fabrics

styles

trims

components

garment construction

specifications for structured garment production:

budget

type of garment

style requirements

fit model specifications

size range

timeline

design restrictions or conditions

components of structured garments:

straps

hooks

elastic

fasteners

ribbon

underwire

foam padding

oil filled straps

rings

fine lace and delicate fabrics

characteristics of one-way, two-way and no-stretch fabrics

research sources

colour or colour mix and interpretation

current practices and special construction methods for bras and swimwear with structured foundations :

fusing

gluing

moulding

sewing requirements

seam allowances

stitch requirements

seam finishes, such as flat seam, blind hem and French seam

fabrics, fibres, trims, components, accessories and their properties and characteristics

quality practices

communication tools:

inspiration board

storyboard

personal presentation

multimedia tools

print and audio tools

demonstration or exhibition

presentation skills:

effective verbal and non-verbal communication

active listening

use of appropriate communication tools

positive language

clear statement of main points

interpersonal communication skills

body science:

structural anatomy

morphology

anthropometry

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices.