This unit applies to the development of a textile product range based on a client brief, and presentation of the designed range to the client for acceptance.

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 communications skills associated with interpreting product requirements, undertaking research, and presenting and communicating designs. Technology is applied during the design process when using computer aided design systems. Problem solving, initiative and enterprise and planning and organising are central to the design development process. Teamwork skills are required to refine design concepts with design team.

Prerequisites

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Determine requirements for textile product range

1.1 Product development brief is interpreted to determine designrequirements and intended purpose of product range.

1.2 Design elements, themes and initial concepts are recognised and analysed

1.3 Profile of target market population is analysed to determine particular product requirements and market trends

1.4 Styles, colours and types of yarn required are determined

2 Investigate product development factors

2.1 Textile design trends are researched and applied to product development

2.2 Existing themes are researched and applied to product development

2.3 Yarn and material suppliers are sourced and availability, suitability and costing of resources is determined

2.4 Supply chains for product range are investigated to provide information about product development, production and sales flows

3 Develop textile product range

3.1 Concepts are developed in line with brief to explore design options

3.2 Textile product range options are determined

3.3 Cost of materials and resources required to produce range are estimated

3.4 Labour, overheads and other production costs for proposed range are estimated

3.5 Consultations are undertaken with design team to refine product design and range options

3.6 Preliminary plans are reviewed and modifications made accordingly

3.7 Product range designs are drawn and documentation is completed

4 Present textile product range for approval

4.1 Designs for full textile product range are presented to client using a range of presentation tools, and in line with OHS practices

4.2 Features, costs and benefits of proposed designs are explained to the client in line with initial design brief

4.3 Feedback is received from client and modifications are made accordingly

4.4 Product range is reviewed to confirm acceptance of proposed designs

4.5 Development process is finalised and relevant documentation is completed

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

Demonstrates knowledge of:

elements and principles of design

trends in industry, and global and local trends

range of yarns, including weight and other characteristics

research sources

measuring and costing of textile materials and yarns

relevant OHS legislation, regulatory requirements, 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:

develop and present design concepts

produce illustrations manually or using computer aided design systems

cost a range

communicate effectively with individuals, work groups and supervisors

select, interpret and apply procedures and processes

prepare and present reports and information in appropriate formats

consistently achieve quality and production requirements

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 to be considered

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:

interpret and apply design requirements

identify and interpret design elements, concepts and themes

research information relevant to design and production of product range

make cost calculations and estimates

produce designs and specifications manually or by use of computer aided design systems

use presentation tools to communicate ideas and designs

communicate effectively with clients and design team

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.

Textile product range may include

industrial products, eg protective textiles

household products, eg tableware, manchester, cleaning cloths

leisure products, eg camping and outdoor equipment

artworks

fabrics

fashion accessories

Design requirements may include

end uses of product

budget requirements

production requirements

timelines

client requirements

workplace requirements

quality requirements

style, feature requirements

Presentation tools include

story boards

models

computer-aided drawings

textile or yarn samples

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

Textile Design and Development

This unit contains employability skills.