The unit applies to sizing standards that are required in the design, production and retailing of garments.

Work is conducted according to defined procedures.

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 employment

standard operating procedures

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

This unit requires the application of skills associated with problem solving and planning and organising to determine suitable sizing system for designs. Communication and numeracy skills are used to interpret and apply measurements and specifications and complete documentation. Self management skills are used to ensure conformance of sizing to quality standards.

Prerequisites

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Describe sizing system

1.1 Australian approaches to sizing standards are identified and described.

1.2 Sizing systems are identified and described.

1.3 International sizing systems are identified.

1.4 Advantages and disadvantages of sizing systems are described.

2 Analyse sizing requirements

2.1 Intended purpose of the design is established.

2.2 Design specifications are read and interpreted.

2.3 Design brief is clarified with designer where necessary.

2.4 Body measurements and their effect on sizing are analysed.

2.5 Body characteristics and their effect on sizing are analysed.

3 Verify design sizing

3.1 Appropriate sizes from sizing system for the design are identified and explained.

3.2 Effects of inappropriate sizing for the design are identified and explained.

3.3 Size chart is developed where required.

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

Demonstrates knowledge of:

quality standards and garment handling procedures

sequence of operations

OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to:

take measurements

use numeric calculations

consistently achieve quality and production output requirements

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 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:

describe national and international sizing

scope and interpret design brief

analyse and assess sizing for design

apply OHS practices in work operations

maintain accurate records

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.

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.

Sizing system may include:

women's sizes such as 10, 12, 14, 16, etc.

men's sizes such as 92, 95, 95, etc.

women's bra sizes such as 12A, 12B, 12C, 12D, 12DD, etc.

children's sizes such as 1-7, 8-12, etc.

babies' sizes such as 0000, 000, 00, 0

Body measurements

Body measurements must include all measurements as required for labelling according to legislation requirements which may include:

height and weight

reference points such as nape, waist point, seat vertex, abdomen vertex, carpus, neck base, upper sternum, bust point, pelvic bone

levels such as crown, shoulder, armscye, bust or chest, waist, hip, crotch, knee

girth measurements such as waist, bust or chest, hip, high hip, upper and under bust, head circumference, upper arm, wrist, thigh, calf, ankle, heel/instep

horizontal measurements such as shoulder, shoulder breadth, across front, across back, bust point to bust point

vertical measurements such as nape to centre back waist, nape to neck base, nape to bust or chest, nape to waist, nape to wrist, centre front waist to floor, centre back waist to floor, right-hand side waist to floor, left-hand side waist to floor, waist to hip, inside leg, body rise, arm length, neck length

cup size

shoe size

seat prominence

thigh

knee

instep

calf

posture

Body characteristics may include:

genetic, developmental and structural influences

shape classifications such as hourglass, rectangular, pear, inverted triangle

anthropometric classifications - somatotypes

shoulder slope - raised, normal, sloping

body sway and postural asymmetry - according to lower and upper body

proportions - tall, short or average, short or long waisted, mid-body shortness

Inappropriate sizing may mean:

that the proportion of the design will be lost if the size varies significantly from the fit model or the intended purpose of the design

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

Sector

Fashion Design and Technology

This unit contains employability skills.