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.
Types of specification sheet may include:
make
cut
size
design
pattern
Key features may include:
pattern identification
pictures
production instructions
cutting instructions
trim and finishing requirements
Relevant information may include:
style number
fabric types and quantity
fabric quality standards
suppliers
cutting and making instructions
designer name
special effects
production details
garment quality criteria
trade sketch
rear, side, front views
printing and artwork requirements
finishing details
client testing requirements
any special packaging requirements
Set deviations may include:
seam allowance
size
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:
assess and complete all required information on specification sheet
use appropriate tools and equipment
apply all quality criteria in the completion of the specification sheet
apply OHS practices in work operations
maintain accurate records
accurately draw trade sketches of a range of garments as detailed in the design brief or specifications
accurately label sketches with appropriate notes relating to construction and design features

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.