This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to make markers for complicated fabrics and lays.

The unit of competency applies to marker-making for multiple garments and layers of fabric before lay-up and cutting, in situations involving complex patterns and a variety of fabrics and lays, using computer-aided or manual processes. It may include two-way markers.

It may include directional fabrics and a number of pattern pieces with a variety of shapes, such as shirts, blouses, trousers, jackets, dresses and skirts.

Work involves discretion, initiative and judgement within defined procedures. Manual or computer-aided techniques may be used.

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 standards

interpreting work or job specifications and cutting order as it applies to marker-making

setting up manual or computer drafting equipment before commencement of marker-making operations

collecting required pattern pieces and checking manually or by computer

manipulating pattern pieces using manual or computer techniques to make at least two (2) markers that make most efficient use of fabric involving complex patterns, a variety fabrics and lays

checking marker against order requirements and copying marker either manually or by computer

placing marker on lay

checking marker and lay alignment and taking appropriate action according to job specification.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

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

relevant Australian Standards

marker-making techniques

garment components

pattern features

characteristics of fabrics and other materials used in garment assembly, such as woven fabrics (denim, wool suitings, corduroy, satins, chiffon and rayons) and knits (polar fleece, double knits, single knits and tricot)

impact on marker of directional fabrics

computer operations for marker-making, copying and storage

quality standards and practices

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 making marker for complicated fabrics and lays, 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