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Cost production of textile designs

Cost production of textile designs

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTTD5009A
State Code
W7454
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
080101 - Accounting
Original Release Date
24/10/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to calculate production costs of textile designs.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Analyse options for textile production
  • 1.1 Production requirements are analysed to determine scale of production
  • 1.2 Options for the production of textiles are determined in line with product specifications
  • 1.3 Information on cost of each option is gathered and data is analysed
  • 1.4 Production options are compared in terms of their cost benefits and cost negatives
  • 1.5 Information from previous production records are reviewed and compared with current options in terms of cost, and in line with quality outcomes
  • 1.6 Potential options are selected and relevant information documented
2 Assess influences on production costs
  • 2.1 Factors that may affect cost of production are determined
  • 2.2 Quality and industry standards for design production are identified and implications for production assessed
  • 2.3 Production options are considered in line with OHS practices
  • 2.4 Influences on production costs are assessed and initial costing modified
  • 2.5 Production options are reviewed in line with additional information and most suitable options refined.
3 Develop and analyse costing sheets for textile production
  • 3.1 Costing sheets are completed for selected production options
  • 3.2 Calculations are checked and data is collated
  • 3.3 Data from costing sheets is interpreted to assess most cost efficient option from production, in line with design and quality requirements
  • 3.4 Cost analysis is documented and presented to appropriate personnel to review suitability of options
  • 3.5 Cost analysis is finalized and all documentation is completed
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.
Options for textile production may include
in-house production
off-shore production
Scale of production may include:
short-run or design production
large scale volume production
Costs may include
freight
tariffs and duties
wastage
wages or labour
materials
equipment usage and maintenance
Cost benefits may include
reduced wastage
greater control over production schedule
reduced overheads
flexible use of labour
cheaper labour
greater flexibility
Cost negatives may include
high overheads
freight and shipping
lack of quality control
longer lead times
larger minimum orders
Variables may include
labour availability
availability of materials and equipment
transportation reliability
exchange rate changes
complexity of design production
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
Factors may include
style design features
choice of yarns
choice of trims
extras, eg pleating, embroidery
machinery and equipment requirements including re-tooling
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
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
research and analyse options for textile production
integrate findings to refine options
perform calculations
analyse factors affecting production costs
produce costing sheets
compare and analyse data
communicate data and make recommendations
review findings with appropriate personnel
apply quality criteria when reviewing options
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.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBA25 MSTFD5027 Cost production of fashion and textile designs Unit of competency