This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to interpret patterns and apply pattern information.

The unit of competency applies to interpreting a variety of pattern styles, using patternmaking terminology and applying the basic principles of pattern making. It includes applying pattern information and specifications to the relevant processes of garment construction.

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 and safe work practices, pattern charts

applying relevant standards

interpreting and using pattern and garment terminology

identifying pattern pieces and checking against pattern chart

identifying and interpreting all pattern markings

identifying garment style features, interpreting garment requirements and clarifying, where necessary

applying patternmaking principles to construct patterns for at least two (2) garments according to specifications and workplace quality standards

checking pattern pieces, information and specifications for accuracy throughout garment production process

identifying and reporting garment production faults relating to pattern or pattern information and specifications

completing production documentation as required.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

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

relevant Australian Standards

patternmaking and design terminology

impact of patternmaking on production

pattern markings:

notches

grain line

seam lines

drill holes

darts

cutting instructions

style number

size

seam allowance

cutting line

stitching line

style features

fabric performance characteristics

quality standards and practices

sequence of pattern operations

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 interpreting patterns and applying pattern information, 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