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

MSTFD4017 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Source materials and resources for production of fashion designs

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSTFD4017 - Source materials and resources for production of fashion designs
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency cover the skills and knowledge required to source materials and resources to produce garments and accessories. It applies to locating and comparing required products and services from local and overseas suppliers/contractors.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.
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 sourcing materials for fashion production, 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 Fashion design and technology
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
  • Determine job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions
       
Element: Prepare to source materials
  • Identify and research all materials and resources required for production
  • Use computer and web-based technologies to locate and communicate with fashion industry suppliers/contractors in Australia and overseas
  • Identify materials and services available from different suppliers
  • Compare costs and identify minimum order requirements
  • Identify the role of shipping and customs agents, shipping costs and mechanisms for purchasing overseas and minimising costs
       
Element: Research purchasing costs
  • Identify and compare cost options of different suppliers/contractors
  • Identify all costs, including hidden costs, for purchasing materials and resources from selected suppliers/contractors
  • Identify costs of purchasing direct from overseas suppliers, contractors or manufacturers, and compare with purchasing from local suppliers
  • Identify and apply appropriate communication practices and identify potential communication barriers
       
Element: Finalise and review purchasing
  • Compare sources against required specifications and select suppliers/contractors based on their ability to meet required specifications
  • Place and monitor progress of orders, and check orders when they are received
  • Prepare documentation and establish protocols for handling goods received
  • Apply quality standards for goods and services used in fashion industry
  • Complete documentation and identify opportunities to improve processes
       


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

Determine job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions

2

Prepare to source materials

2.1

Identify and research all materials and resources required for production

2.2

Use computer and web-based technologies to locate and communicate with fashion industry suppliers/contractors in Australia and overseas

2.3

Identify materials and services available from different suppliers

2.4

Compare costs and identify minimum order requirements

2.5

Identify the role of shipping and customs agents, shipping costs and mechanisms for purchasing overseas and minimising costs

3

Research purchasing costs

3.1

Identify and compare cost options of different suppliers/contractors

3.2

Identify all costs, including hidden costs, for purchasing materials and resources from selected suppliers/contractors

3.3

Identify costs of purchasing direct from overseas suppliers, contractors or manufacturers, and compare with purchasing from local suppliers

3.4

Identify and apply appropriate communication practices and identify potential communication barriers

4

Finalise and review purchasing

4.1

Compare sources against required specifications and select suppliers/contractors based on their ability to meet required specifications

4.2

Place and monitor progress of orders, and check orders when they are received

4.3

Prepare documentation and establish protocols for handling goods received

4.4

Apply quality standards for goods and services used in fashion industry

4.5

Complete documentation and identify opportunities to improve processes

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of 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

using computer and web-based technologies to research at least three (3) domestic and three (3) overseas potential sources

preparing a table or spreadsheet identifying all cost options, including hidden costs, for purchasing materials and resources from selected suppliers/contractors

comparing purchasing direct from overseas suppliers, contractors or manufacturers with purchasing from local suppliers

analysing performance characteristics and making judgements on preferred and less suitable purchase options

selecting suppliers/contractors based on their ability to meet required specifications

placing and monitoring progress of orders, preparing documentation, checking orders and establishing protocols for handling goods received

communicating effectively with others in Australia and overseas

completing and maintaining relevant documentation

maintaining accurate records.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

work instructions, SOPs and safe work practice

Australian Standards for garment constructions

information sources for materials, resources and suppliers

cost options

criteria for making cost comparisons

workplace practices and procedures for purchasing and receiving

sources for suppliers:

yellow pages

web

trade directories

trade shows

networking

agents

trade magazines

quality practices

characteristics of fabrics and materials

hidden costs:

minimum order requirements

sample garments not being included in costing of bulk garments

wastage of fabric and materials

transport and delivery

time delay in client response or payment

tariffs/duties/taxes

quality

international purchasing procedures

communication strategies:

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

communication barriers:

time zone/time of day differences

cultural differences

oral language skills

written language skills

differences in language

different work practices

workplace practices

fashion materials and resources

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

Determine job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions

2

Prepare to source materials

2.1

Identify and research all materials and resources required for production

2.2

Use computer and web-based technologies to locate and communicate with fashion industry suppliers/contractors in Australia and overseas

2.3

Identify materials and services available from different suppliers

2.4

Compare costs and identify minimum order requirements

2.5

Identify the role of shipping and customs agents, shipping costs and mechanisms for purchasing overseas and minimising costs

3

Research purchasing costs

3.1

Identify and compare cost options of different suppliers/contractors

3.2

Identify all costs, including hidden costs, for purchasing materials and resources from selected suppliers/contractors

3.3

Identify costs of purchasing direct from overseas suppliers, contractors or manufacturers, and compare with purchasing from local suppliers

3.4

Identify and apply appropriate communication practices and identify potential communication barriers

4

Finalise and review purchasing

4.1

Compare sources against required specifications and select suppliers/contractors based on their ability to meet required specifications

4.2

Place and monitor progress of orders, and check orders when they are received

4.3

Prepare documentation and establish protocols for handling goods received

4.4

Apply quality standards for goods and services used in fashion industry

4.5

Complete documentation and identify opportunities to improve processes

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 includes:

the relevant industry or Australian Standards that are current at the time this unit is being undertaken

Materials and resources include the following:

types of fabric

suppliers/contractors specifications

trims

services required

Fabric suppliers/contractors include one or more of the following:

wholesalers

importers

mills

jobbers

converters

Services include one or more of the following:

patternmaking

embroidery

dyers

knitting

cut make trim

pleaters

Cost options include the following:

lead times

payment requirements

payment options

suppliers’ capacity to meet delivery requirements

capacity to satisfy price and quality requirements

shipping and freight

Specifications include the following:

price

quality

quantity

time requirements

special features

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 
Determine job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions 
Identify and research all materials and resources required for production 
Use computer and web-based technologies to locate and communicate with fashion industry suppliers/contractors in Australia and overseas 
Identify materials and services available from different suppliers 
Compare costs and identify minimum order requirements 
Identify the role of shipping and customs agents, shipping costs and mechanisms for purchasing overseas and minimising costs 
Identify and compare cost options of different suppliers/contractors 
Identify all costs, including hidden costs, for purchasing materials and resources from selected suppliers/contractors 
Identify costs of purchasing direct from overseas suppliers, contractors or manufacturers, and compare with purchasing from local suppliers 
Identify and apply appropriate communication practices and identify potential communication barriers 
Compare sources against required specifications and select suppliers/contractors based on their ability to meet required specifications 
Place and monitor progress of orders, and check orders when they are received 
Prepare documentation and establish protocols for handling goods received 
Apply quality standards for goods and services used in fashion industry 
Complete documentation and identify opportunities to improve processes 

Forms

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