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Conduct fashion design purchasing

Conduct fashion design purchasing

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTFD5008B
State Code
W7248
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
40
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to research and purchase fashion products for use in the development of fashion designs.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Clarify purchasing objectives
  • 1.1 Criteria for selecting design purchases are established.
  • 1.2 Client or enterprise design needs and interests are identified.
  • 1.3 Purchasing budget is confirmed.
  • 1.4 Purchasing destination is established.
2 Prepare for purchasing trip
  • 2.1 National or international trends are researched.
  • 2.2 Fashion design outlets and suppliers are identified.
  • 2.3 Preliminary purchasing itinerary is planned.
  • 2.4 International monetary system, language and purchasing practices are identified where relevant.
3 Purchase designs
  • 3.1 Themes, styles and trends are researched and tested during purchasing trips.
  • 3.2 Purchasing outlets and suppliers are confirmed and located.
  • 3.3 Production and supply opportunities are assessed.
  • 3.4 Purchases are made to meet purchasing objectives.
  • 3.5 Design opportunities outside of set objectives are identified and acted upon.
4 Present design purchases
  • 4.1 Purchases are prepared for presentation to client or appropriate enterprise personnel.
  • 4.2 Storyboards and inspiration boards are developed to convey themes and design concepts.
  • 4.3 Purchases are presented to encourage adoption of ideas and concepts for further development.
5 Maintain records
  • 5.1 Findings and outcomes of purchasing trips are documented.
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.
Design needs and interests may include:
fabric style
colours
themes
season range
target market
emerging trends
cost points
ability to be replicated
appropriateness for design label
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:
identify and locate fashion outlets
identify design themes and trends
make cost-effective purchases
conduct active research
present purchasing findings
liaise with industry contacts
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.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W6541 LMTFD5008A Conduct fashion design purchasing Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAW64 MSTFD5008 Conduct fashion design purchasing Unit of competency