Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

LMTFD4004B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Calculate cost estimates for fashion products

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency LMTFD4004B - Calculate cost estimates for fashion products
Description This unit covers the skills and knowledge to develop cost estimates for sample production of products within the fashion industry.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application The unit applies to cost estimating for products developed for the fashion industry, including sample production.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team-related activities.The application of this unit is according to OHS practices of the enterprise and workplace practices, which may include:requirements prescribed by legislation, awards agreements and conditions of employmentstandard operating procedureswork instructionsoral, written and visual communicationquality practices including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section outputhousekeepingtasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control, and recyclingThis unit requires skills in planning and organising and communication skills in order to determine and document costing factors for fashion products. Problem solving and numeracy skills are required to conduct costing calculations.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Prerequisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify factors to be considered when costing fashion products
  • Factors to be taken into consideration when costing fashion products are identified according to OHS practices.
  • Market forces that affect costing for fashion industry are identified.
       
Element: Identify costs involved in producing fashion products
  • Costs of fabric and trims for sample garments and production are estimated.
  • Similar garments from different price points within fashion industry are compared and any production differences are identified.
  • Hidden costs in sample production are identified.
  • Differences in costs for sample and bulk production garments are explained.
       
Element: Identify and calculate labour costs involved in fashion product production
  • Labour involved in fashion product production is identified.
  • Labour costs for production of sample and bulk production are calculated.
  • Different methods of utilising labour in fashion industry are identified and compared.
       
Element: Develop costing sheets to industry standards
  • Components of fashion industry costing sheets are identified.
  • Costing sheets are developed to meet fashion industry standards.
  • Costing sheet is completed for a sample garment.
  • Costing sheet is used to develop quotation for bulk production.
  • Quality standards of work and received materials are assessed.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:

assess and complete all required information on costing sheet

use appropriate tools and equipment

apply all quality criteria in the completion of the costing sheet

apply OHS practices in work operations

maintain accurate records

accurately draw trade sketches of a range of garments as detailed in the design brief or specifications

accurately label sketches with appropriate notes relating to construction and design features

Consistency in performance

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:

organising work

completing tasks

identifying improvements

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions

completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Resource implications

Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Context for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.

Interdependent assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of:

industry standards for costing specifications

patternmaking and design terminology

style features

quality standards and practices

sequence of operations

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to:

draw trade sketches and drawings

access industry standards

read, interpret and follow information on work specifications, standard operating procedures and work instructions, and other reference material

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check task-related information

carry out work according to OHS practices

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Legislative/regulatory requirements

All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

OHS practices

OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit and may include:

manual handling techniques

standard operating procedures

personal protective equipment

safe materials handling

taking of rest breaks

ergonomic arrangement of workplaces

following marked walkways

safe storage of equipment

housekeeping

reporting accidents and incidents

other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise

Factors to be considered when costing may include:

variable costs, eg fabric and labour

fixed costs, eg overheads

profit

Market forces may include:

market demand for fashion labels, eg known versus unknown designer

Costs may include:

fabric

trims

labour

overheads

Hidden costs may include:

sample garments not being included in costing of bulk garments

Labour may include:

designers

machinists

sample machinists

cutters

marker makers

patternmakers

quality controllers

pressers

packaging

marketing and sales

transportation

Different methods of utilising labour may include:

cut, make and trim (CMT)

subcontractors

offshore production

Components may include:

date

style/design number

size

fabrics/linings

trims

extras, eg pleating, embroidery

labour/CMT

freight/shipping

packaging

overheads

labels

fabric swatch

trims

flat trade sketch

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Factors to be taken into consideration when costing fashion products are identified according to OHS practices. 
Market forces that affect costing for fashion industry are identified. 
Costs of fabric and trims for sample garments and production are estimated. 
Similar garments from different price points within fashion industry are compared and any production differences are identified. 
Hidden costs in sample production are identified. 
Differences in costs for sample and bulk production garments are explained. 
Labour involved in fashion product production is identified. 
Labour costs for production of sample and bulk production are calculated. 
Different methods of utilising labour in fashion industry are identified and compared. 
Components of fashion industry costing sheets are identified. 
Costing sheets are developed to meet fashion industry standards. 
Costing sheet is completed for a sample garment. 
Costing sheet is used to develop quotation for bulk production. 
Quality standards of work and received materials are assessed. 

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