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Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts

Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTFD4003B
State Code
W7222
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
50
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to assist with research and preparation of initial garment design concepts.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Interpret design brief within specified guidelines
  • 1.1 Design parameters are clarified, in consultation with designer, sales team, management and client.
  • 1.2 Strategy plan and critical path plan are developed.
  • 1.3 Constraints are identified and taken into account when clarifying brief.
2 Research relevant information within specified guidelines
  • 2.1 Trends in fabrics, etc. are researched for performance, colour, availability, care and maintenance requirements and suitability to project or design.
  • 2.2 Technical requirements associated with production are assessed, within specified guidelines and according to OHS practices.
  • 2.3 Any additional expertise required for project is identified.
3 Contribute to design concepts
  • 3.1 Preliminary concepts are worked out in conjunction with others to identify possibilities.
  • 3.2 Story themes are developed using fashion magazines, samples, swatches, trims and colour palette.
  • 3.3 Ideas are contributed and discussed with team members to enhance success of project.
  • 3.4 Relevant support materials and explanations are developed and refined in conjunction with members of design team.
4 Contribute to presentation of the design
  • 4.1 Own role and relationship to others for presentation meeting is determined and rehearsed.
  • 4.2 Presentation is assessed in a manner which promotes acceptance or approval or the design.
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.
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
assess technical requirements
develop story themes
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
W6515 LMTFD4003A Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAW92 MSTFD4003 Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts Unit of competency