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Conduct fashion design purchasing

Conduct fashion design purchasing

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTFD5008
State Code
BAW64
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
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to research and purchase fashion products for use in the development of fashion designs.The unit of competency applies to the research of national or international fashion themes and styles, and identifying sources for purchasing products to help develop designs and fashion directions.The unit of competency applies to purchases that can inspire new designs or assist in demonstrating ideas to meet a client design brief or the design needs of a product range or label.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 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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7248 LMTFD5008B Conduct fashion design purchasing Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBA22 MSTFD5026 Conduct fashion design purchasing Unit of competency