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.
Drawing tools and equipment include:
paper
layout pad
pencils - mechanical may be used - various grades
pencil sharpener
kneadable eraser
ruler
black felt tip pens
portfolios
templates
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
Garments may include:
skirts
trousers/pants
shirts/blouses
dresses
coats
lingerie
Garment features may include:
fitting and seam lines
style lines
yokes, gores and panels
necklines
sleeves
collars
zips and buttons
pockets
waistbands
Details and special effects may include:
top stitching and edge stitching
pin tucks and tucks
frills and gathers
pleats
drapes
fabric effects - lace, fur, knitwear
bows and ties
quilting
elastication
Trade drawings are:
also known as working drawings
accurate analytical drawings of garments that are detailed to show how the garment is constructed and finished
are used by designers and patternmakers to inform production - part of specification sheets
Quality criteria includes:
proportion
perspective
symmetry and balance
fabric performance
detailing
neatness
Templates may include:
front and back full body view - ladies, men's and children's
upper torso/lower torso
swimwear/lingerie
full body with arms and legs extended from torso
3/4 turned
Lines may include:
straight, angled, curved, pointed, dotted, dashed and circled

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:
prepare workstation before commencing drawing
use appropriate tools and equipment to produce working drawing
applying all quality criteria, such as dimension and neatness, in the completion of the working drawing
conveying all necessary instructions/information by the appropriate use of notes on the drawing
apply OHS practices in work operations
maintain accurate records
accurately draw trade drawings of a range of garments as detailed in the design brief or specifications
accurately label drawings with appropriate notes relating to construction and design features
demonstrate trade drawings in proportion and technically correct, with all details, including front and back view, shown

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.