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.
Body characteristics may include:
genetic, developmental and structural influences
shape classifications such as hourglass, rectangular, pear, inverted triangle
anthropometric classifications - somatotypes
shoulder slope - raised, normal, sloping
body sway and postural asymmetry - according to lower and upper body
proportions - short or long waisted, mid-body shortness
Unique features may include:
common postural faults such as forward head, rounding of shoulders, anterior/ posterior pelvic tilts, sway back, flat back
prominent features such as protruding abdomen, bust or seat
spinal and pelvic rotation
foot alignment such as supinated or pronated foot
arm types such as very thin or heavy
leg types such as bow legs or knock knees
neck length such as long or short
Tools and equipment may include:
manual or electronic tape measure
image capturing devices
pen/pencil
measure chart
tape, cord or elastic
eraser
Australian Standard Chart
Pattern alterations may include:
skirt:
length
circumference/width
waist and hips
full high hips
sway back
large bottom
flat bottom
high rounded stomach
prominent hip bones
bodice:
length
circumference/width
waist
bust/bust darts
shoulders
bottle neck
chest
back
basic fitted dress
sleeve:
length
circumference/width
pants:
length
circumference/width
waist and hips
full high hips
sway back
large bottom
flat bottom
high rounded stomach/prominent hip bones
high rounded stomach
related alterations:
full stomach/thick front waist,
one high hip,
pronounced rounded back/hollow chest
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:
analyse individual fit
analyse and assess physical characteristics
identify and complete required alterations
record alterations

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.