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

LMTFD4017B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Source materials and resources for production of fashion designs

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency LMTFD4017B - Source materials and resources for production of fashion designs
Description This unit covers the skills and knowledge to source materials and resources that are required for production of fashion designs.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application The unit applies to materials and resources used to produce garments and accessories and includes skills and knowledge required to locate and compare materials and resources needed for 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, initiative and enterprise and problem solving in order to direct the research and selection of suitable suppliers, and planning and organising to establish supply arrangements. Communication skills are used to access and interpret information using information technologies and complete required documentation. Self management and learning skills are applied in the review of information and arrangements to ensure supply needs are met.
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 materials and resources required for production
  • Different types of fabric suppliers/contractors are identified and researched.
  • Trims required for production are identified.
  • Services required for production are identified.
  • Purpose and specifications of different materials and resources are identified.
       
Element: Identify materials and resources available in Australia
  • Suppliers/contractors within Australia who service fashion industry are located.
  • Materials and services that are available from different suppliers/contractors are identified and compared.
  • Minimum order requirements for given suppliers/contractors are identified.
       
Element: Identify materials and resources available overseas
  • Suppliers/contractors overseas that service fashion industry are located.
  • Materials and services that are available from different suppliers/contractors are identified and compared.
  • Costs incurred when purchasing overseas and mechanisms to minimise them are identified.
       
Element: Identify lead times and payment requirements
  • Lead times required for different suppliers/contractors are identified and compared.
  • Capacity of suppliers/contractors to meet delivery requirements are investigated and compared.
  • Payment options offered by suppliers/contractors are identified and compared.
  • Capacity of suppliers/contractors to meet price and quality requirements are identified and compared.
       
Element: Identify costs of purchasing materials and resources
  • Costs, including hidden costs of purchases are identified.
  • Costs of purchasing direct from overseas suppliers, contractors or manufacturers are compared to purchasing from local suppliers.
       
Element: Shipping options are determined
  • Most appropriate shipping and freight options to suit fashion industry are identified and compared.
  • Role of shipping and customs agent is identified.
       
Element: Select and source materials and resources
  • Sources are compared against required specifications.
  • Sources are selected based on their ability to meet required specifications.
  • Orders are placed and monitored.
  • Orders are received and checked.
  • Documentation is completed.
       
Element: Follow quality processes
  • Quality standards for goods and services used in fashion industry are identified.
  • Protocols for goods received and inspected are established.
  • Continuous improvement of process is carried out.
  • Documentation is completed.
       


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:

research at least five different materials and resources used in the fashion industry

apply all information in the comparison and selection of the most suitable supplier/contractor

access and compare Australian and overseas supply chains

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:

information resources on materials, resources and suppliers

criteria for making comparisons

workplace practices and procedures for purchasing and receiving

OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to:

use computer operations for internet access and searches

analyse performance characteristics

compare findings

communicate with suppliers

document findings and orders

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.

Fabric suppliers/ contractors may include:

wholesalers

importers

mills

jobbers

converters

Trims may include:

buttons

threads

zippers

interlinings

beads

Services may include:

patternmaking

embroidery

dyers

knitting

cut make trim

pleaters

Specifications may include:

price

quality

quantity

time requirements

special features

Suppliers/ contractors may be sourced through

yellow pages

web

trade directories

trade shows

networking

agents

trade magazines

Hidden costs may include:

minimum order requirements

shipping

wastage

quality

tariffs/duties

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

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
Different types of fabric suppliers/contractors are identified and researched. 
Trims required for production are identified. 
Services required for production are identified. 
Purpose and specifications of different materials and resources are identified. 
Suppliers/contractors within Australia who service fashion industry are located. 
Materials and services that are available from different suppliers/contractors are identified and compared. 
Minimum order requirements for given suppliers/contractors are identified. 
Suppliers/contractors overseas that service fashion industry are located. 
Materials and services that are available from different suppliers/contractors are identified and compared. 
Costs incurred when purchasing overseas and mechanisms to minimise them are identified. 
Lead times required for different suppliers/contractors are identified and compared. 
Capacity of suppliers/contractors to meet delivery requirements are investigated and compared. 
Payment options offered by suppliers/contractors are identified and compared. 
Capacity of suppliers/contractors to meet price and quality requirements are identified and compared. 
Costs, including hidden costs of purchases are identified. 
Costs of purchasing direct from overseas suppliers, contractors or manufacturers are compared to purchasing from local suppliers. 
Most appropriate shipping and freight options to suit fashion industry are identified and compared. 
Role of shipping and customs agent is identified. 
Sources are compared against required specifications. 
Sources are selected based on their ability to meet required specifications. 
Orders are placed and monitored. 
Orders are received and checked. 
Documentation is completed. 
Quality standards for goods and services used in fashion industry are identified. 
Protocols for goods received and inspected are established. 
Continuous improvement of process is carried out. 
Documentation is completed. 

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