Elements and Performance Criteria

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.

General context
Work involves measuring, laying-up and cutting custom-made garments
Discretion and judgement may be required, for both self and others, in planning and selecting processes, procedures or outcomes
Work is assessed in accordance with statutory requirements, organisation insurance requirements, OH&S legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant health regulations

Worksite environment may include
Work may be conducted in a large scale production or small business situation
Degree of complexity will relate to fabrics being used and intricacy of design
Interpreting measurements into a pattern relates to special individual requirements, such as posture, shape, etc.
Laying-up tasks may be associated with laying-up operations where size, shape and cost of fabric is significant
Measuring, cutting and pattern selection or alteration may be combined in made to measure specialist order cutting
Safety procedures and practices when working with cutting equipment are as specified by manufacturer's, regulatory authorities and the enterprise
Documentation procedures apply to the range of paperwork and documentation normally used within the enterprise
The competencies are applied under general guidance on progress and outcomes
Knowledge and skills are applied to a wide range of tasks and/or roles
The competencies are used within routines, methods and procedures

Sources of information/documents may include
Work specifications
Design drawings/sketches
Organisation work procedures
Organisational or external personnel
Quality and Australian standards and procedures
Customer/s requirements

Workplace context may include
Work organisation procedures and practices relating to measuring, laying-up and cutting custom-made garments
Conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including:
workplace agreements and awards
Federal or State/Territory legislation
Standard work practices
Reporting actions include verbal and written communication in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
Communication may be oral, written or visual and can include simple data
Being responsible for the maintenance of own work quality and being required to contribute to the quality improvement of team or section output, where necessary
Safety, environmental, housekeeping and quality are as specified by machine/equipment manufacturers, regulatory authorities and the enterprise

Applicable regulations and legislation may include
Occupational health and safety legislation relevant to workplace activities
Workers' compensation legislation

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 to be considered

Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:

obtain accurate measurements from client
ensure design is suitable for client
communicate effectively and interacting with the client in the presentation of ideas and designs
laying-up and aligning material with pattern
cutting material
apply workplace health and safety policies in work operations
maintain accurate records

Interdependent assessment of units
This unit does not necessarily need to be assessed in conjunction with other units

Required knowledge and skills

Underpinning knowledge of:

garment construction
assembly methods
fabric properties such as weight, shrinkage, pile, grain and pattern shapes
the importance of the selvedge and bias of fabrics and their characteristics
safety and environmental aspects of relevant enterprise activities
workplace procedures
reporting processes
relevant OH&S legislation and codes of practice

Underpinning skills to:

use appropriate techniques for laying-up and cutting operations
apply all the relevant safety practices when working in the clothing industry
communicate effectively with clients, individuals, work groups and supervisors
maintain records
document and transfer information
interpret and carry out established procedures

Resource implications
Access to real or appropriately simulated situations involving measuring, laying-up and cutting custom-made garments
This includes real or simulated work areas, materials, equipment, and information on work specifications, relevant safety procedures and regulations, quality standards, organisation procedures and customer requirements

Consistency in performance

Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:

planning and organising work
interpreting design drawings, sketches and specifications
completing tasks
identifying improvements
applying safety precautions relevant to the task

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including:

hazard policies and procedures including codes of practice
job procedures and work instructions
quality procedures (where existing)
waste, pollution and recycling management processes
Action taken promptly, accidents and incidents reported in accordance with statutory requirements and enterprise procedures
Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions among staff and others
Work completed systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods, equipment or personnel

Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment

Communicating ideas and information
(3)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(3)

Planning and organising activities
(3)

Working with others and in teams
(3)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(3)

Solving problems
(3)

Using technology
(3)