This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to draw and interpret a two-dimensional sketch of a garment, and to identify construction features.

The unit of competency applies to interpreting and drawing basic trade sketches used by patternmakers and designers. Basic sketches or working drawings are two-dimensional, accurate drawings and may be drawn freehand or with the use of measuring devices and templates.

Work is conducted according to defined procedures.

Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:

reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices

applying relevant standard

preparing workstation, tools and equipment

identifying basic styles, pattern pieces and components of identified garment

using at least two (2) different appropriate templates to draw a sketch and draw accurate lines as required to complete sketch

completing a freehand sketch to correctly represent required pattern pieces, garment or style

identifying and labelling relevant parts of sketch

showing accurate details of at least three (3) pattern pieces and garment construction

applying quality criteria in completion of sketch

conveying all necessary instructions/information by the appropriate use of notes on the sketch

completing documentation relating to sketch according to workplace procedures.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

relevant Australian Standards

characteristics of fabrics used for garment construction

basic pattern styles:

straight and A-line skirt

shift dress

blouse

pants

trousers

features of design:

pattern pieces

construction requirements

garment style

basic pattern shapes

drawing tools and equipment:

A3 layout pad

pencils with HB leads

pencil sharpener

kneadable eraser

templates

sequence of operations

quality criteria:

proportion

perspective

symmetry and balance

fabric performance

detailing

neatness

workplace procedures

recording and reporting practices.

Assessors must:

satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator

have vocational competency in drawing and interpreting a basic sketch, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

This section describes those required skills (language, literacy and numeracy) that are essential to performance.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Not applicable

Clothing production