The unit applies to draping fabric to the contours of the figure incorporating working design drawings. Draping may be for a one-off garment that goes from drape to garment or a prototype that goes from drape to flat pattern for small volume production. Draping is performed on a body form such as a mannequin or model.

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 skills in planning and organising to plan and prepare for draping. Initiative and enterprise and problem solving skills are applied to conduct drape, make modifications and transfer information to paper. Communication skills are used to take measurements and record specifications. Self management skills are used to ensure results meet quality standards and design brief.

Prerequisites

LMTFD4021B

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Prepare draping tools and equipment

1.1 Work area is set up according to OHS practices and specifications for work.

1.2 Draping tools and equipment are selected and prepared.

2 Prepare design working drawings

2.1 Design lines are identified and plotted on body form, using narrow tape.

2.2 Measurements are checked against specifications.

3 Prepare fabric for draping

3.1 Dimensions of fabric pieces required for drape are estimated according to chosen design.

3.2 Warp weft and bias of fabric are identified.

3.3 Fabric handling qualities are identified.

4 Plan drape

4.1 Requirements for adding wearing ease for movement are identified.

4.2 Requirements of manipulating dart excess are identified.

4.3 Seam positioning is planned.

4.4 Drape plan is developed.

4.5 Cover designs requiring a fitted foundation to support volume draping or layering are prepared.

5 Perform draping for contoured designs

5.1 Fabric is pinned on model form relating reference points and fabric grains.

5.2 Fabric is moulded and manipulated on model form according to working drawing, fit and design lines.

5.3 Ease is added to allow for movement.

5.4 Fullness or volume is incorporated into draping if required.

5.5 Fabric is smoothed and manipulated over contours of model form and along design lines.

5.6 Darts and seams are formed and pinned for pattern creation or garment construction.

5.7 Drape is prepared for truing.

5.8 Truing is performed

6 Finalise draping

6.1 Drape is removed from model form.

6.2 Drape is finalised and directed to next production process.

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

Demonstrates knowledge of:

principles and concepts of patternmaking

customer and workplace requirements

cost efficiency in relation to patternmaking

range of typical garment fabrics, including weight and other characteristics

marker making procedures

cutting and garment construction

OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to:

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:

prepare tools, equipment and fabric pieces

prepare working drawing

develop a draping plan

carry out draping on model form

finalise the drape for next process

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.

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

Draping tools and equipment may include

model form

narrow tape

tape measure

pen/pencil

scissors

rule

marker pens

hole punch

pins

triangle square

French curve

pattern notcher

weights

Working drawing

design lines as depicted in the fashion sketch that are then transferred onto the model form using narrow tape

Fabric must be

the fabric of the final garment or a fabric that has the same handle or drape

Fabric handling qualities may include

fall

stretch

stability

drape

Drape plan may include

adding fullness (pleats, tucks, gathers)

multiple darts/division of darts

symmetric and/or asymmetric design features

cowls, twists, knots

Sector

Fashion Design and Technology

This unit contains employability skills.