Application
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles.
The unit of competency applies to the development of a variety of pattern styles utilising the basic principles of patternmaking, including dart manipulation and square blocking.
Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.
Work is conducted according to defined procedures.
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 develop patterns | 2.1 | Set up workstation and patternmaking tools and equipment |
2.2 | Analyse design to identify appropriate modifications | ||
2.3 | Identify fabric performance characteristics that may affect garment pattern and determine ease allowance | ||
2.4 | Plan pattern development according to quality standards and workplace procedures | ||
2.5 | Select appropriate block | ||
3 | Apply basic patternmaking principles to develop patterns | 3.1 | Apply patternmaking principles in developing patterns |
3.2 | Document methods and formulas used | ||
3.3 | Check pattern pieces for accuracy, including seam and ease allowances, seam match, hems and functional openings | ||
3.4 | Label all pattern pieces, including grain lines, notches, pattern information and cutting instructions | ||
4 | Test patterns and complete work | 4.1 | Make a toile to test fit and accuracy of pattern |
4.2 | Alter pattern to reflect test fitting outcomes and quality standards | ||
4.3 | Document alterations to patterns | ||
4.4 | Complete pattern specification sheets and attach to patterns for storage | ||
4.5 | File finished patterns in storage system | ||
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 standards
interpreting and applying correct pattern and garment terminology
taking measurements
identifying, selecting and using the appropriate tools and equipment for patternmaking
selecting the appropriate block and developing a pattern to demonstrate a variety of pattern styles
applying the patternmaking principles of square block and dart manipulation in developing at least two (2) patterns according to the specifications
checking pattern pieces for accuracy, including seam and ease allowances, seam match, hems and functional openings
labelling all pattern pieces, including grain lines, notches, pattern information and cutting instructions
making toile to test fit and accuracy of pattern and assessing against design specifications
making any necessary alterations to finalise pattern and check it is accurate, complete and complies with design specifications
cutting out and labelling pattern pieces accurately
documenting alterations to patterns
completing pattern specification sheets and attaching to patterns for storage
filing finished patterns in storage system.
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
patternmaking principles and design terminology
patternmaking tools and equipment:
pattern blocks
scissors
ruler
square rule
marker pens
hole punch
pins
fashion triangle
French curve
pattern notcher
weights
tape measure
pattern markings:
appropriate seam allowance
notching
pattern information (size, style number, cutting instructions and identity)
darts
drill holes
grain line
stitching line
style features
fabric performance characteristics
quality standards and practices
sequence of operations
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 developing patterns from a block, 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 PPE 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 |
Garments include one or more of the following: | skirts trousers/pants shirts/blouses dresses |
Methods and formulas include one or more of the following: | deviations from standard patterns sources of pattern components pattern derivation methods and formulas block construction methods and formulas |
Sectors
Not applicable
Competency Field
Clothing production