Application
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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Determine job requirements | 1.1 | Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
1.2 | Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times | ||
1.3 | Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs | ||
1.4 | Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions | ||
2 | Prepare to draw a basic sketch | 2.1 | Prepare drawing tools, equipment and workstation |
2.2 | Identify basic styles and pattern pieces | ||
2.3 | Identify and follow specifications and use correct terminology to identify garment components | ||
3 | Draw sketches | 3.1 | Select appropriate template to draw a sketch and draw accurate lines as required to complete sketch of garment |
3.2 | Complete freehand sketches to correctly represent pattern pieces of garment | ||
3.3 | Identify and label relevant parts of sketch | ||
4 | Interpret sketch and complete work | 4.1 | Identify features of design from sketch |
4.2 | Interpret specifications, where used, from sketch | ||
4.3 | Check work against quality standards | ||
4.4 | Carry out any changes or adjustments to sketch as required. | ||
4.5 | Complete documentation relating to sketch according to workplace procedures |
Evidence of Performance
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 of Knowledge
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.
Assessment Conditions
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.
Foundation Skills
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.
Range Statement
This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. | |
Workplace procedures include one or more of the following: | requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment SOPs 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 WHS practices |
Australian Standards include: | the relevant industry or Australian Standards that are current at the time this unit is being undertaken |
Pattern pieces include one or more of the following: | any components of the basic styles that need to be clarified, such as: waistbands pockets skirt front and back sleeves |
Templates include one or more of the following: | front and back full body view (ladies', men's and children's) upper torso or lower torso swimwear or lingerie |
Lines on pattern include the following: | straight angled curved pointed circled |
Sectors
Not applicable
Competency Field
Clothing production