Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Garment range may include:
tailored suits
eveningwear
bridalwear
couture
stretch trousers
corsetry
raglans
kimonos
overcoats
jackets
capes
Profile may include:
age
ethnicity
gender
size, body characteristics
economic and social expectations
Measurement and characteristics of fit model must include:
accurate assessment of body measurement positions (landmark points such as nape and levels such as waist level)
accurate taking of body measurements, including girth, vertical and horizontal measurements
age
sex
ethnicity
assessment of physical characteristics, including body characteristics and unique features as aligned with standard representation
Pattern-making technical skills may include:
motor and drawing skills
calculation and accuracy abilities
interpreting and presentation skills
dart manipulation
contouring
Methods and formulas may include:
deviations from standard patterns
sources of pattern components
pattern derivation methods and formulas
block construction methods and formulas
application of current industry practice
Media may include:
cardboard
computer file
tissue paper
'Filed' may include:
filing by date, category (shirts, top), label, location, gender and age
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:
interpret designs for label garment range
understand measurement and characteristics of fit model
construct and check blocks
verify blocks
develop and adjust toiles (where required)
develop block portfolio
communicate effectively with design team, customers, etc.
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.