Conduct quality assurance for patterns and garments

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver LMTFD4007B, 'Conduct quality assurance for patterns and garments'.
Google Links
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Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Describe quality process

1.1 Specification document is analysed, checked for accuracy and completeness.

1.2 Input and output requirements are identified and described.

1.3 Garment measurement table is identified.

1.4 Quality process for development of patterns is described.

1.5 Integrity and validity of base pattern is checked to ensure seams match, darts are proved etc.

1.6 Block and pattern appropriateness is determined and evaluated for design.

1.7 Construction and finishing methods are described.

1.8 Australian Standards are identified and described for patterns and garment construction.

2 Measure garment

2.1 Tools and equipment are obtained and set up in readiness for use according to OHS practices.

2.2 Garment is obtained and laid out for measuring.

2.3 Garment measurements are taken accurately and compared to specifications within garment measurement table.

2.4 Any problems with garment are identified and recorded.

2.5 Problems are reported to designer, patternmaker and sample machinist.

3 Verify garment sizing

3.1 Different sizes are identified and explained.

3.2 Body measurements are compared to garment sizing.

3.3 Grading increments across different styles are identified.

3.4 Body measurements of base size are verified.

3.5 Where required, size chart is developed.

4 Identify quality deviations

4.1 Fabric performance and testing information is obtained and verified against label information.

4.2 Faults or production problems for garment construction or patterns are identified.

4.3 Suitable preventative or corrective action is recommended based on quality standards.

5 Despatch work

5.1 Garment or article is checked against specifications.

5.2 Tickets, labels and swing tags are attached as required according to Australian Standards.

5.3 Boxing, packing, bagging, folding and hanging are performed according to environmental legislation.

5.4 Completed garments or articles are despatched.

5.5 Quality assurance, production and other records are completed.


Qualifications and Skillsets

LMTFD4007B appears in the following qualifications:

  • LMT50307 - Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology
  • LMT60307 - Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology
  • LMT40307 - Certificate IV in Clothing Production
  • LMT41007 - Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Technology
  • CUV40311 - Certificate IV in Design