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.
Details 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
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
Supply chains includes:
the concept of product flow from raw material to production, distribution, marketing and sales
Demographics may include:
age
ethnicity
gender
Purpose of fashion range may include:
occasion
theme
style
Accessorising may include:
hats
scarfs
jewellery
shoes
bags
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 fashion range trends and other relevant information
develop/select concepts and storyboard themes
prepare artwork/drawings/specifications
present fashion range 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.