Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to calculate cost estimates

1.1

Determine job requirements from specifications, job sheets and work instructions

1.2

Identify factors and market forces to consider when costing TCF products

1.3

Identify hidden costs in sample production

1.4

Identify and compare different methods of labour use in the TCF industry

1.5

Identify differences in costs for sample and bulk production items

2. Calculate costs involved in producing TCF products

2.1

Compare fabric and trim of similar garments from different price points within TCF industry, and identify production differences

2.2

Estimate costs of selected fabric and trims for sample items and bulk production

2.3

Review quality standards and desired garment finish to determine labour source

2.4

Calculate labour costs to produce sample garment and for bulk production

2.5

Review and adjust chosen fabric, trims and labour, and calculate revised costs

3. Develop costing sheets to industry standards

3.1

Identify components of costing sheets that meet TCF industry standards

3.2

Complete costing sheets for sample products, incorporating materials, labour and hidden costs

3.3

Develop quotations for bulk production of TCF items