Subjects
To be awarded the seven (7) core units of competency eighteen (18) elective units of competency. Note: Where prerequisite units are identified they must be counted in the total number of units required for achievement of the qualification. Packaging for an industry pathway Elective units may be chosen to meet the specialist skill needs of the following areas of application: Design and Product Development Business and Merchandising | ||
Core units of competency Select all seven (7) units of competency from the following list. | ||
Unit code | Unit title | |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | ||
Work safely | ||
Apply quality standards | ||
Calculate cost estimates for fashion products | ||
Interact and network with fashion industry participants | ||
Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace | ||
Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry | ||
Elective units of competency Select eighteen (18) units as specified below: A minimum of eight (8) units must be chosen from Group A or B specialist electives. The remaining ten (10) units may be selected from: units not previously selected from Groups A or B units from Group C a maximum of five (5) units from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are available at Certificate III (maximum 2), Certificate IV or Diploma level (maximum 2). Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification. Specialist electives If packaging for a generic qualification, select a minimum of eight (8) units in any combination Groups A and B. Design and Product Development specialisation A minimum of five (5) units must be selected from Group A, including the four(4) units marked with #. Business and Merchandising specialisation A minimum of five (5) units must be selected from Group B, including the four(4) units marked with #. | ||
Group A - Design and Product Development | ||
Unit code | Unit title | Prerequisites |
Perform sample machining of advanced construction garments | ||
Assemble and fit commercially tailored or bespoke garments | ||
Measure, lay up and cut custom-made garments | ||
Apply design studio process | ||
Apply principles of colour theory to fashion design development | ||
Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts | ||
Conduct quality assurance for patterns and garments | ||
Construct stock size block for garment to meet size and fit specifications | ||
Create and edit digital embroidery designs | ||
Create pattern to meet design specifications applying advanced patternmaking principles | ||
Cut fabrics for prototype designs | ||
Develop product specifications for fashion design | ||
Grade 2-D patterns | ||
Identify influences on contemporary fashion designs and construction techniques | ||
Create pattern from block to meet customer specifications | ||
Sew design prototypes | ||
Use and apply sizing systems appropriate for fashion design | ||
Use colourisation techniques on fabrics | ||
Use electronic fashion design tools | ||
Drape fabrics to make patterns | ||
Group B Business and Merchandising | ||
Apply knowledge of import and export international conventions, laws and finance | ||
Analyse consumer behaviour for specific markets | ||
Conduct market research | ||
Promote products and services | ||
Undertake marketing activities | ||
Communicate and sell design concepts | ||
Source materials and resources for production of fashion designs | ||
Analyse TCF merchandising and marketing principles | ||
Plan and implement production within a work area | ||
Apply TCF market supply systems | ||
Source textile materials and resources | ||
Present and promote textile design concepts | ||
Group C General electives | ||
Unit code | Unit title | Prerequisites |
Apply knowledge of the international trade environment to complete work | ||
Apply knowledge of legislation relevant to international trade to complete work | ||
Implement copyright arrangements | ||
Use specialised machinery or processes to assist TCF production | ||
Press work | ||
Lay up, mark and cut uncomplicated fabrics and lays | ||
Modify patterns to create basic styles | ||
Organise and plan own work in a home-based production environment | ||
Sew components, complex tasks | ||
Identify fabric performance and handling requirements | ||
Prepare and produce sewn garment | ||
Press whole garments | ||
Lay up and cut complicated fabrics and lays | ||
Assemble bra or swimwear | ||
Embellish garment by hand or machine | ||
Set and produce digital embroidery | ||
Develop patterns from a block using basic pattern making principles | ||
Sew woven and stretch knit garments | ||
Contribute to garment production process improvements | ||
Make marker for complicated fabrics and lays | ||
Interpret patterns and apply pattern information | ||
Interact and communicate with garment production personnel | ||
Identify design process for fashion designs | ||
Use a sewing machine for fashion design | ||
Draw a trade drawing for fashion design | ||
Use steaming and pressing equipment in TCF production | ||
Organise and plan own work to achieve planned outcomes | ||
Estimate and cost job | ||
Set up, adjust and maintain industrial sewing machines | ||
Coordinate waste disposal | ||
