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Estimate costs for development of textile designs

Estimate costs for development of textile designs

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTTD4011A
State Code
W7443
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
100503 - Textile Design
Original Release Date
24/10/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to estimate costs associated with the development and production of textile designs.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine cost considerations for raw materials
  • 1.1 Product and design specifications are analysed and yarn and othermaterial requirements are determined
  • 1.2 Production requirements are analysed to determine impact on material selection and costs
  • 1.3 Costing factors to be taken into consideration when purchasing materials for textile products are identified and related to production requirements
  • 1.4 Market forces that affect costing for the textiles industry are identified and considered in line with purchasing requirements.
2 Calculate material costs for producing textile products
  • 2.1 Costs of materials for textile sample production are estimated.
  • 2.2 Similar products from different price points within textiles industry are compared and any production differences identified.
  • 2.3 Hidden costs in sample production are identified.
  • 2.4 Differences in costs for sample and bulk production are calculated and compared
  • 2.5 Material cost estimate details for textile production are documented
3 Determine labour costs for producing textile products
  • 3.1 Labour required for textile product production is identified.
  • 3.2 Labour costs for production of sample and bulk production are calculated and compared.
  • 3.3 Different methods of utilising labour in the textile industry are identified and compared
  • 3.4 Labour cost estimate details for textile production are documented
4 Complete cost estimate
  • 4.1 Components of textile industry costing sheets are identified from production specifications and production information.
  • 4.2 Costing sheets for sample or bulk production are developed to meet textile industry standards.
  • 4.3 Costing sheets are checked against production requirements and budget information and completed according to industry standards and OHS practices
  • 4.4 Cost estimates are finalised and communicated with relevant personnel and all documentation completed
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.
Other material may include:
trims
fibres
dyes
other materials required for production
Production requirements may include
timelines
budget
quality standards
quantity
performance
use of machinery and processes
Costing factors may include:
variable costs eg materials
fixed costs, eg overheads
profit
Textile products may include:
tapestries
knitted products
woven products
screen printed products
carpets
Market forces may include:
market demand for textile products, eg one-offs, samples, large scale production
supply of raw materials
international competition
Costs may include:
raw materials
printing
machinery and equipment
labour
overheads
Hidden costs may include
sample textiles not included in costing of bulk production
equipment costs for short runs
labour costs for short runs
Labour may include
designers
machinists
weavers
knitters
screen printers
dyers
pattern makers
quality controllers
quality control
packaging
marketing and sales
transportation
machine operators
Different methods of utilising labour may include
subcontractors
offshore production
Components may include
date
style/design number
dimension
extras, eg printing, embroidery
labour
freight and shipping
packaging
overheads
labels
yarn type
dye or colour
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 to be considered
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
access and interpret information related to production of textiles, including materials and labour costs
identify costing factors, including industry and quality standards
perform calculations
compare and analyse costing information
evaluate information to develop cost estimates in line with requirements
communicate cost estimates to industry professionals and other appropriate personnel

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 and 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.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAU84 MSTTD4011 Estimate costs for development of textile designs Unit of competency