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Identify influences on contemporary fashion designs and construction techniques

Identify influences on contemporary fashion designs and construction techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTFD4014B
State Code
W7233
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/10/2014
Field of Education
100505 - Fashion Design
Original Release Date
24/10/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to identify influences on fashion design and construction techniques of the 20th century.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify the function of clothing
  • 1.1 Purposes of clothing are identified.
  • 1.2 Characteristics represented in clothing are identified.
  • 1.3 Factors which influence the way people dress are identified.
  • 1.4 Function of clothing is related to fashion design.
2 Identify 20th century influences on role of designers
  • 2.1 Significantly influential fashion designers of 20th century throughout the world are identified.
  • 2.2 Role of fashion designers through 20th century is described and compared to current expectations.
3 Identify influences on fashion design from 20th century
  • 3.1 Fashion trends from 20th century are identified.
  • 3.2 Significant events of 20th century are identified and related to fashion changes.
  • 3.3 A decade from 20th century is investigated to identify influences on fashion development and demand.
4 Identify construction techniques used through 20th century
  • 4.1 Design features of 20th century garments are identified.
  • 4.2 Desired effects of design features are described.
  • 4.3 Construction techniques to create design features are described.
  • 4.4 Use of construction techniques in contemporary designs is identified.
5 Analyse fashion influences on current practice
  • 5.1 Design influences on current styling are analysed.
  • 5.2 Design influences on current trends are analysed.
  • 5.3 Use of construction techniques in current styles is analysed.
  • 5.4 Influences of new and emerging practices are analysed.
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Function of clothing could include:
social
psychological
cultural
economic
environmental
Characteristics may include:
gender, age group, nationality, religious affiliation, career social, economic and marital status, personal achievements, loyalties, beliefs or family connections.
Factors could include:
political events, music, fads, myths, economics ups and downs, sexual mores, social movements, climate, health and safety, changes in work/leisure time
image, self esteem, happiness, stimulation, incentive, expression of fantasies
Life and career factors could include:
his/her background and early influences
career development
analysis of designs
innovations
effect of 20th century fashion
Fashion trends may include:
skirt hem lengths
sleeve shapes
trousers widths
lycra
hipsters
Significant events may include:
wars
rock and roll
hippy era
technological developments, e.g. plastics
A decade could include:
• 1940s - WWII, rationing of fabrics, military look, changing role of women, hidden glamour for rich, Dior look as a reaction to war restrictions
OHS practices
OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit and may include:
manual handling techniques
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
investigate and present information on influential fashion designers of the 20th century
investigate and present information on major events and influences on the fashion industry of the 20th century
convey all necessary information in appropriate manner
apply OHS practices in work operations
maintain accurate records

Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks
identifying improvements
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Resource implications
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.

Interdependent assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W6526 LMTFD4014A Identify influences on contemporary fashion designs and construction techniques Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAW81 MSTFD4014 Identify influences on contemporary fashion designs and construction techniques Unit of competency