Unit of competency Outline

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Measure, lay-up and cut custom-made garments

Measure, lay-up and cut custom-made garments

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTCL4003A
State Code
W7183
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
12/11/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/05/2014
Field of Education
030107 - Garment Making
Original Release Date
16/05/2014
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to perform cutting to order for one off single lays within the clothing industry.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Measure and interpret garment dimensions
  • 1.1 Client measurements are obtained
  • 1.2 Garment measurements are interpreted to suit special needs of client, where required
2 Determine or confirm design and pattern requirements
  • 2.1 Garment design (and preferred material or fabric) is discussed and agreed with client, where necessary
  • 2.2 Special needs of the client are incorporated into the design, where required
  • 2.3 Design is chalked into the pattern or the pattern is selected/modified to meet the requirements
3 Lay-up and cut material
  • 3.1 Material is checked for quality, faults, width, selvedges, dye lot and marking requirements
  • 3.2 Material is laid-up and alignment is checked to ensure conformance to specifications
  • 3.3 Material is cut to meet design requirements and measurements of the pattern
4 Maintain documentation
  • 4.1 All relevant paperwork and documentation is prepared in accordance with enterprise procedures
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.
Garment dimensions may include:
special individual requirements, such as posture, shape, etc.
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 for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Demonstrates skills and knowledge 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
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

Context and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment and requires access to work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
E1467 LMTPRCL12A Measure, lay-up and cut custom made garments Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAX30 MSTCL4003 Measure, lay up and cut custom-made garments Unit of competency