The unit applies to the development of fashion designs to production and completion of final product. This unit requires extensive skill and knowledge in fashion design development, patternmaking and construction techniques.

High-level judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate processes or procedures for self and others.

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 problem solving and planning and organising to manage the production process and address any issues that arise. Teamwork skills are required to effectively allocate tasks and manage personnel. Communication skills are used to document plans and provide briefing to team members. Initiative and enterprise, self management and learning skills are applied to review processes and look for and implement improvements.

Prerequisites

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Establish design production plan

1.1 Information about previous design production is reviewed and relevance for current activities assessed.

1.2 Business goals and strategies and organisation systems for production of designs are reviewed and relevance for current activities assessed.

1.3 Design requirements, timelines and budget are identified and confirmed.

1.4 Quality standards are identified.

1.5 Key personnel are consulted to assist in production plan development, as required.

1.6 Planning techniques and tools are used to develop production plan and schedule which includes critical path, timeline and key outcomes.

2 Select and brief project team

2.1 Key personnel are selected to conduct development activities.

2.2 Production plan is discussed with team to ensure all requirements are understood.

2.3 Tasks are assigned according to available expertise and production requirements.

2.4 Information relating to standards, constraints, preferred processes, designs and techniques is conveyed to team.

2.5 Design specification sheet, drawings, samples and patterns are presented and analysed with team.

2.6 Relevant technical, monitoring and reporting procedures are established.

3 Monitor progress

3.1 Ongoing communication with team members is maintained to ensure obligations, quality, timelines, budget and technical constraints are met.

3.2 Any problems or revisions are reviewed or prepared.

3.3 Quality assurance practices are conducted to check pattern, sizing, materials and construction comply with design specifications.

3.4 Changes to design specifications are communicated with designer and patternmaker and documented.

3.5 Production activities are monitored to ensure compliance with OHS practices.

4 Facilitate process or work flow problem resolution

4.1 Methods to solve process or work flow problems are identified through facilitation of meetings or discussions.

4.2 Knowledge of process improvement and efficient production techniques/systems are used to assist in systematic identification and resolution of process or work flow problems.

4.3 Preferred option to resolve problem is recommended and documented.

4.4 Implementation of recommended problem resolution option is facilitated.

5 Monitor production improvements/ variations

5.1 Improvements/variations to production are monitored to ensure outcome meets specifications and production schedule.

5.2 Data is collated and analysed to evaluate effectiveness of production improvements or variations.

5.3 Decisions on improvements or variations to production are made within limits of management responsibility.

6 Evaluate final product

6.1 Information on development process is assembled and evaluated.

6.2 Product outcome is assessed against specifications.

6.3 Significant results are identified, in consultation with others as necessary, and used to draft plans for future action.

6.4 Production outcomes are discussed with project team to review strengths and weaknesses of process.

7 Cost outcome

7.1 Development costs are monitored.

7.2 Actual costs are compared to budget estimates and inconsistencies identified and explained.

7.3 Impact of costing inconsistencies is considered for effect on product sale cost.

8 Maintain records

8.1 Production and monitoring records are maintained and reports prepared, where necessary.

8.2 Pattern and design production processes and findings are documented.

8.3 Presentations on production performance and developments are made at management meetings.

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

Demonstrates knowledge of:

patternmaking principles and processes

fashion design principles and processes

planning tools and procedures

production control and efficiency processes

quality assurance processes

production processes

relevant OHS legislation, regulatory requirements and codes of practice

OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to:

interpret and use data from a range of sources

make decisions

solve problems

prioritise

communicate effectively with team members

select, interpret and apply procedures or processes

prepare and present reports and information in appropriate formats

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:

select and plan processes for production from fashion designs

ensure production meets efficiency standards

check compliance with specified requirements

communicate effectively with team members

deal with inefficiencies

monitor production changes

monitor application of OHS practices in production 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.

Organisation systems may include:

JIT

VAM

quick response

quality systems

team processes

benchmarking

Design requirements may include:

expertise

human resources

materials and equipment

specifications

Key personnel may include:

senior management

production supervisors

patternmakers

fashion designers

production personnel

contractors

Planning techniques and tools may include:

Scheduling, time management, brainstorming, setting goals and defined outcomes, prioritising, review and evaluation strategies

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.