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Assemble and fit commercially tailored or bespoke garments

Assemble and fit commercially tailored or bespoke garments

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTCL4002
State Code
BAX32
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
80
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to assemble and fit commercially tailored or bespoke garments.The unit applies to work that requires discretion and judgement, for both self and others, in planning and selecting processes, procedures and outcomes in response to a tailored or bespoke garment brief. It includes pinning and sewing of fabric pieces, initial assembly, sewing whole garment, fitting and modifying the garment as required to meet customer requirements. It also involves hand sewing, completing trims and undertaking alterations as required to confirm correct sizing, look and wearer comfort.Degree of complexity may vary depending on the characteristics of the fabrics being used and intricacy of design.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.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 fit bespoke garments
  • 2.1 Pin and sew together fabric pieces and linings, as required, and hang appropriately in readiness for assembly
  • 2.2 Conduct first fitting with the client and make changes, as required
  • 2.3 Use effective communication strategies to interact with client and respond to client feedback with discretion
3 Assemble garment
  • 3.1 Sew together pieces to form the whole garment in accordance with pattern specifications and workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Press garment in accordance with requirements
  • 3.3 Assess second fitting of garment with client
  • 3.4 Determine any modifications needed in consultation with the client
4 Finish garment and conduct final fitting
  • 4.1 Undertake alterations, where relevant
  • 4.2 Assess hand sewing and apply trims in accordance with design requirements and quality criteria
  • 4.3 Finish garment to meet specifications and attach appropriate labels
  • 4.4 Conduct final fitting to ensure client satisfaction and to confirm correct sizing, look and wearer comfort
  • 4.5 Prepare all relevant paperwork and documentation in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7182 LMTCL4002A Assemble and fit commercially tailored or bespoke garments Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEZ08 MSTAT4014 Assemble and fit bespoke garments Unit of competency