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Develop patterns for complex fashion garments

Develop patterns for complex fashion garments

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTFD5015
State Code
BAW58
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
030107 - Garment Making
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to develop patterns for the production of complex fashion garments with advanced styling requirements.The unit of competency applies to the development of patterns using an existing block and applying advanced patternmaking principles. Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Prepare to create patterns
  • 2.1 Select and prepare patternmaking tools, equipment, additional materials, if required, and workstation
  • 2.2 Interpret and clarify design drawings and specifications, and identify design lines and style features
  • 2.3 Confirm garments in range, intended purpose and target market with designer
  • 2.4 Obtain profile of target market, check sketches or drawings and interpret specifications with designer, as required
  • 2.5 Evaluate and record all design and advanced styling requirements
3 Create pattern for complex garments
  • 3.1 Plan pattern production according to quality standards and workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Select blocks for block portfolio and check they are accurate and appropriate
  • 3.3 Make necessary adjustments to seams to create silhouette to match design brief
  • 3.4 Produce pattern using advanced patternmaking principles and document methods and formulas used
  • 3.5 Check pattern pieces, label and complete markings
4 Check and finalise patterns
  • 4.1 Test toile or garment segments for proportioning and fit
  • 4.2 Fit prototype to ensure that pattern is satisfactory to customer
  • 4.3 Complete any pattern alterations and assess pattern meets fit and design requirements
  • 4.4 Finalise pattern and check it is accurate, complete and complies with design specifications
  • 4.5 Complete pattern specification sheet, attach to patterns for storage and file appropriately
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7255 LMTFD5015B Develop patterns for complex fashion garments Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEY76 MSTAT5011 Develop standard-size patterns from existing blocks for garments with advanced styling Unit of competency