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.
Fashion industry participants may include:
designers, patternmakers, suppliers, merchandising and marketing professionals, media, importers, exporters, production personnel
Communication channels and tools may include:
sketches, drawings, illustrations, photographs
samples of fabrics and specifications
written descriptions and rationale
multimedia forms such as DVD
charts, diagrams and specification sheets
storyboards, inspiration boards
meetings
electronic communication tools
displays, demonstrations, events
mass media channels
Information needs may include:
details for production or marketing purposes
size, style, features, colours, etc.
timing, costs, distribution, availability
layout, content
goals, strategies
roles and expectations
priorities, limitations
Protocols may include:
specific formats, timing and content of communication required by different industry participants
Quality standards may include:
accepted formats for presenting ideas and concepts
standards of presentation for drafts and final versions
layout and content
Communicating may include:
face to face, by telephone, in writing, by email
Appropriate personnel may include:
supervisor, work colleagues
colleagues with specific and relevant expertise
Networks include:
industry bodies and professional associations
design studios
industry professionals providing specific services
production companies
professional development networks
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:
interact with fashion industry participants to achieve agreed outcomes
communicate concepts such as ideas and design concepts to fashion professionals with a range of information needs
meet workplace standards, including quality standards
apply an understanding of the roles and information needs of different industry participants
communicate with industry participants in a timely and effective manner using industry accepted protocols

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.