Conduct fashion design purchasing

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
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 MSTFD5008, 'Conduct fashion design purchasing'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Conduct fashion design purchasing' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


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

Determine job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions

2

Prepare for fashion design purchasing

2.1

Research national or international styles, themes and trends to identify development opportunities

2.2

Clarify purchasing objectives, establish criteria for selecting design purchases and confirm purchasing budget

2.3

Identify fashion design outlets and suppliers and purchasing location/s

2.4

Determine suitable purchasing strategy and identify potential communication barriers

2.5

Investigate and prepare to deal with currency, language and purchasing practices of selected location, as required

3

Purchase fashion products

3.1

Investigate fashion design products according to the design needs of a product range or label

3.2

Test themes, styles and trends during purchasing

3.3

Identify and apply appropriate communication practices

3.4

Assess production and supply opportunities and make purchases to meet purchasing objectives

3.5

Identify and respond to any additional design opportunities outside of set objectives

4

Present design purchases to client

4.1

Prepare purchases for presentation to client or appropriate enterprise personnel

4.2

Develop and use appropriate communication tools to convey themes and design concepts

4.3

Use positive language and communication skills to encourage adoption of ideas and concepts for further development

4.4

Document findings and outcomes of purchasing trips


Qualifications and Skillsets

MSTFD5008 appears in the following qualifications:

  • MST50116 - Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising
  • MST60116 - Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising