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Develop and present design concepts within specific guidelines

Develop and present design concepts within specific guidelines

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTFD5010B
State Code
W7250
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
60
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge for the development and presentation of fashion design concepts to the client within specified guidelines.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Interpret design brief
  • 1.1 Design brief is reviewed and details checked to ensure correct interpretation.
  • 1.2 Parameters of the project are established.
  • 1.3 Roles of design team members are clarified.
2 Research fashion design trends
  • 2.1 Fashion design trends are researched and relevant information relating to design project is obtained, including availability of materials.
  • 2.2 Workplace practices and previous projects are identified and assessed for relevance to project.
3 Generate and select initial concepts
  • 3.1 Concepts are developed to identify range of possibilities.
  • 3.2 Range of storyboard themes is prepared related to fabrics and colours.
  • 3.3 Ideas are discussed and modified in consultation with other design team members.
  • 3.4 Appropriate concepts are selected for development in consultation with design team.
4 Develop design concepts
  • 4.1 Appropriate styles and trims or accessories are identified.
  • 4.2 Production feasibility is researched and confirmed.
  • 4.3 Artwork/drawings/specifications are prepared in appropriate format, including any additional documentation required.
  • 4.4 Design concepts are prepared for presentation according to agreed presentation strategy.
5 Cost designs in conjunction with production area
  • 5.1 All items and resources required for the designs are checked and confirmed.
  • 5.2 Accumulated time is calculated to ascertain labour cost.
  • 5.3 Material costs are obtained from relevant sources and compared, where necessary.
  • 5.4 Total design costs are calculated, which include labour, material and overhead cost estimates.
  • 5.5 Amendments or modifications to design are negotiated and agreed upon as required to ensure design is within budget.
6 Present designs
  • 6.1 Features and benefits of designs are presented in a manner that encourages acceptance.
  • 6.2 Client or workplace brief requirements are addressed in the presentation.
  • 6.3 Records are maintained and stored and documentation 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.
Relevant information may include:
customer requirements
work specifications
fashion reports, trade journals, etc.
stock records
summaries of materials, labour and overhead costs
organisation work procedures
organisational or external personnel
quality and Australian Standards and procedures
Details of the design brief may include:
target market
end uses of product
cost point
production requirements
timelines
client requirements
workplace requirements
quality requirements
style, feature requirements
Parameters of the project may include:
team members
chain of command
timelines
budget constraints
reporting processes
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 trends and other relevant information
develop/select concepts and storyboard themes
prepare artwork/drawings/specifications
present design concepts
calculate costs
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.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W6543 LMTFD5010A Develop and present design concepts within specific guidelines Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAW68 MSTFD5010 Develop and present design concepts within specific guidelines Unit of competency