The unit applies to skills associated with guiding the development of fashion product designs to meet client and business goals and strategies. Work may be applied for own processes or to direct activities of 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 development of design concepts 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 modifications and improvements.

Prerequisites

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Conduct fashion design research

1.1 Global fashion trends are researched and emerging themes identified.

1.2 Product range and previous designs developed by the business are reviewed to assess relevance to current design directions.

1.3 Business and client goals are identified and related to design objectives.

1.4 Production capacity and processes of business are identified.

1.5 Research is conducted on target market, materials, designs, processes and marketing materials according to the needs of the design.

2 Determine key criteria for design brief

2.1 Business goals and quality standards for designs are identified.

2.2 Target market and intended uses of fashion designs are determined.

2.3 Design themes and style requirements of design are determined.

2.4 Budget, cost points and timing constraints are identified.

2.5 Requirements for use of fabrics, materials, suppliers and production processes are determined.

2.6 Client requirements are confirmed with client, as appropriate.

3 Confirm design brief

3.1 Design brief is developed which clearly conveys all guidelines for development of design concepts.

3.2 Appropriate personnel are consulted with to confirm feasibility and appropriateness of design brief.

3.3 Sketches, drawings and samples are used to illustrate design requirements, as appropriate.

3.4 Design brief is finalised.

4 Specify design processes

4.1 Design concept development processes are specified where appropriate.

4.2 Required involvement of patternmakers, designers, design assistants and production personnel is identified.

4.3 Communication requirements for development of fashion designs are specified.

4.4 Monitoring procedures and checking points are determined.

4.5 Design development personnel are selected and briefed.

5 Implement design processes

5.1 Design personnel are selected and briefed to develop design concepts.

5.2 Development of design concepts is monitored to ensure budget and time constraints are met.

5.3 Problems or inconsistencies in design concept development are identified and addressed.

5.4 Design concepts are received for evaluation.

6 Evaluate design development processes

6.1 Design concepts are evaluated against design brief.

6.2 Modifications and suggestions for improvements are made.

6.3 Design concept is selected for further development.

6.4 Agreement on design concept is confirmed with client.

6.5 Design development processes are evaluated to assess their effectiveness in achieving design brief.

7 Complete documentation

7.1 Design brief, development processes and outcomes are documented.

7.2 Documentation is filed and stored.

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

Demonstrates knowledge of:

elements and principles of design and how they are used to create good design in the fashion industry

the industry, global and local trends in fashion and garment design

garment construction techniques and processes

detailed knowledge of a range of fabrics

research sources

design concept development techniques and processes

expertise of personnel

proposals, the detail required and issues associated with terms and conditions

relevant OHS legislation, regulatory requirements and copyright obligations and codes of practice

OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to:

plan processes

encourage interchange of ideas/designs

facilitate development of design concepts

assess/evaluate design process

cost process/outcome

communicate effectively within the workplace, including liaising with other departments

determine report requirements and present 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

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:

establish requirements for design briefs

prioritise design requirements

identify/define problems

deal with non-conformance/inefficiencies

confirm design criteria

communicate effectively with design team, production departments, clients, etc.

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.

Design concept development processes may include:

purchasing trips

storyboards

inspiration boards

research

teamwork

event participation

attendance at fashion shows

experimentation with fabrics, materials, designs, etc.

draping

use of models for original creation, or adaptation of designs or interpretation of sketches within contexts related to single or multiple production styles and ranges, made-to-measure and theatre costuming

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.