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

MSTCL4002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assemble and fit commercially tailored or bespoke garments

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSTCL4002 - Assemble and fit commercially tailored or bespoke garments
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to assemble and fit commercially tailored or bespoke garments.The unit applies to work that requires discretion and judgement, for both self and others, in planning and selecting processes, procedures and outcomes in response to a tailored or bespoke garment brief. It includes pinning and sewing of fabric pieces, initial assembly, sewing whole garment, fitting and modifying the garment as required to meet customer requirements. It also involves hand sewing, completing trims and undertaking alterations as required to confirm correct sizing, look and wearer comfort.Degree of complexity may vary depending on the characteristics of the fabrics being used and intricacy of design.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must:

satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator

have vocational competency in assembling and fitting tailored or bespoke garments, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Clothing production
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: Determine job requirements
  • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
       
Element: Prepare to fit bespoke garments
  • Pin and sew together fabric pieces and linings, as required, and hang appropriately in readiness for assembly
  • Conduct first fitting with the client and make changes, as required
  • Use effective communication strategies to interact with client and respond to client feedback with discretion
       
Element: Assemble garment
  • Sew together pieces to form the whole garment in accordance with pattern specifications and workplace procedures
  • Press garment in accordance with requirements
  • Assess second fitting of garment with client
  • Determine any modifications needed in consultation with the client
       
Element: Finish garment and conduct final fitting
  • Undertake alterations, where relevant
  • Assess hand sewing and apply trims in accordance with design requirements and quality criteria
  • Finish garment to meet specifications and attach appropriate labels
  • Conduct final fitting to ensure client satisfaction and to confirm correct sizing, look and wearer comfort
  • Prepare all relevant paperwork and documentation in accordance with workplace procedures
       


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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine job requirements

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2

Prepare to fit bespoke garments

2.1

Pin and sew together fabric pieces and linings, as required, and hang appropriately in readiness for assembly

2.2

Conduct first fitting with the client and make changes, as required

2.3

Use effective communication strategies to interact with client and respond to client feedback with discretion

3

Assemble garment

3.1

Sew together pieces to form the whole garment in accordance with pattern specifications and workplace procedures

3.2

Press garment in accordance with requirements

3.3

Assess second fitting of garment with client

3.4

Determine any modifications needed in consultation with the client

4

Finish garment and conduct final fitting

4.1

Undertake alterations, where relevant

4.2

Assess hand sewing and apply trims in accordance with design requirements and quality criteria

4.3

Finish garment to meet specifications and attach appropriate labels

4.4

Conduct final fitting to ensure client satisfaction and to confirm correct sizing, look and wearer comfort

4.5

Prepare all relevant paperwork and documentation in accordance with workplace procedures

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance, and include:

reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices

preparing and assembling pieces for at least two (2) types of garment

conducting first, second and final fittings to meet client specifications and correct fit on at least two (2) occasions

performing alterations

hand and machine sewing and applying trims to achieve quality criteria

communicating effectively with clients

finishing garment to meet specifications and attaching appropriate labels

conducting final fitting to ensure client satisfaction and to confirm correct sizing, look and wearer comfort

preparing all relevant paperwork and documentation in accordance with workplace procedures.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

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

garment construction

assembly methods using machining and hand sewing

fabric properties and their characteristics

quality practices

interpersonal communication

workplace procedures

recording and reporting practices.

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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine job requirements

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2

Prepare to fit bespoke garments

2.1

Pin and sew together fabric pieces and linings, as required, and hang appropriately in readiness for assembly

2.2

Conduct first fitting with the client and make changes, as required

2.3

Use effective communication strategies to interact with client and respond to client feedback with discretion

3

Assemble garment

3.1

Sew together pieces to form the whole garment in accordance with pattern specifications and workplace procedures

3.2

Press garment in accordance with requirements

3.3

Assess second fitting of garment with client

3.4

Determine any modifications needed in consultation with the client

4

Finish garment and conduct final fitting

4.1

Undertake alterations, where relevant

4.2

Assess hand sewing and apply trims in accordance with design requirements and quality criteria

4.3

Finish garment to meet specifications and attach appropriate labels

4.4

Conduct final fitting to ensure client satisfaction and to confirm correct sizing, look and wearer comfort

4.5

Prepare all relevant paperwork and documentation in accordance with workplace procedures

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

PPE

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

Tailored garments include one or more of the following:

suits

coats

jackets

trousers

skirts

dresses

Communication strategies include the following:

effective verbal and non-verbal communication

oral, written and visual communication

active listening

positive language

recognising and adapting to cultural differences

negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Garment assembly includes the following:

using appropriate machine, such as:

plain lockstitch sewing machine

three, four or five thread overlocker

zigzag sewing machine

hand sewing

applying trims

Quality criteria includes the following:

proportion

perspective

symmetry and balance

detailing

neatness

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
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times 
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs 
Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions 
Pin and sew together fabric pieces and linings, as required, and hang appropriately in readiness for assembly 
Conduct first fitting with the client and make changes, as required 
Use effective communication strategies to interact with client and respond to client feedback with discretion 
Sew together pieces to form the whole garment in accordance with pattern specifications and workplace procedures 
Press garment in accordance with requirements 
Assess second fitting of garment with client 
Determine any modifications needed in consultation with the client 
Undertake alterations, where relevant 
Assess hand sewing and apply trims in accordance with design requirements and quality criteria 
Finish garment to meet specifications and attach appropriate labels 
Conduct final fitting to ensure client satisfaction and to confirm correct sizing, look and wearer comfort 
Prepare all relevant paperwork and documentation in accordance with workplace procedures 

Forms

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