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Source materials and resources for production of fashion designs

Source materials and resources for production of fashion designs

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTFD4017B
State Code
W7236
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 source materials and resources that are required for production of fashion designs.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify materials and resources required for production
  • 1.1 Different types of fabric suppliers/contractors are identified and researched.
  • 1.2 Trims required for production are identified.
  • 1.3 Services required for production are identified.
  • 1.4 Purpose and specifications of different materials and resources are identified.
2 Identify materials and resources available in Australia
  • 2.1 Suppliers/contractors within Australia who service fashion industry are located.
  • 2.2 Materials and services that are available from different suppliers/contractors are identified and compared.
  • 2.3 Minimum order requirements for given suppliers/contractors are identified.
3 Identify materials and resources available overseas
  • 3.1 Suppliers/contractors overseas that service fashion industry are located.
  • 3.2 Materials and services that are available from different suppliers/contractors are identified and compared.
  • 3.3 Costs incurred when purchasing overseas and mechanisms to minimise them are identified.
4 Identify lead times and payment requirements
  • 4.1 Lead times required for different suppliers/contractors are identified and compared.
  • 4.2 Capacity of suppliers/contractors to meet delivery requirements are investigated and compared.
  • 4.3 Payment options offered by suppliers/contractors are identified and compared.
  • 4.4 Capacity of suppliers/contractors to meet price and quality requirements are identified and compared.
5 Identify costs of purchasing materials and resources
  • 5.1 Costs, including hidden costs of purchases are identified.
  • 5.2 Costs of purchasing direct from overseas suppliers, contractors or manufacturers are compared to purchasing from local suppliers.
6 Shipping options are determined
  • 6.1 Most appropriate shipping and freight options to suit fashion industry are identified and compared.
  • 6.2 Role of shipping and customs agent is identified.
7 Select and source materials and resources
  • 7.1 Sources are compared against required specifications.
  • 7.2 Sources are selected based on their ability to meet required specifications.
  • 7.3 Orders are placed and monitored.
  • 7.4 Orders are received and checked.
  • 7.5 Documentation is completed.
8 Follow quality processes
  • 8.1 Quality standards for goods and services used in fashion industry are identified.
  • 8.2 Protocols for goods received and inspected are established.
  • 8.3 Continuous improvement of process is carried out.
  • 8.4 Documentation is 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.
Fabric suppliers/ contractors may include:
wholesalers
importers
mills
jobbers
converters
Trims may include:
buttons
threads
zippers
interlinings
beads
Services may include:
patternmaking
embroidery
dyers
knitting
cut make trim
pleaters
Specifications may include:
price
quality
quantity
time requirements
special features
Suppliers/ contractors may be sourced through
yellow pages
web
trade directories
trade shows
networking
agents
trade magazines
Hidden costs may include:
minimum order requirements
shipping
wastage
quality
tariffs/duties
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:
research at least five different materials and resources used in the fashion industry
apply all information in the comparison and selection of the most suitable supplier/contractor
access and compare Australian and overseas supply chains

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
W6529 LMTFD4017A Source materials and resources for production of fashion designs Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAW77 MSTFD4017 Source materials and resources for production of fashion designs Unit of competency