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Analyse fashion industry textiles to guide commercial development

Analyse fashion industry textiles to guide commercial development

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTFD6009
State Code
BAW43
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
100505 - Fashion Design
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to research and analyse textiles used in the fashion and clothing industries, and make recommendations to guide the commercial development of fashion products.The unit of competency applies to individuals who need to make recommendations to guide commercial development of materials and products on aspects, such as quality, processing, finish, use, properties or performance. The unit of competency applies to working with raw materials, partially finished and finished fashion products.Work is performed in line with a broad plan or strategy and workplace practices. Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Prepare to analyse fashion industry textiles
  • 2.1 Establish research objectives, criteria for research and develop a research plan
  • 2.2 Research textiles used in fashion products to determine properties, qualities, aesthetic and performance characteristics
  • 2.3 Investigate new and emerging textiles and textile processing techniques
  • 2.4 Research global and domestic trends in using textiles for fashion products
  • 2.5 Use a range of routine and non-routine tests to gather data on textiles
3 Research fashion products
  • 3.1 Identify fashion products or uses incorporating researched textiles
  • 3.2 Research quality and performance characteristics of a sample range of partially completed or finished fashion products
  • 3.3 Identify factors influencing quality of fashion products and examine product faults
  • 3.4 Research global and domestic implications for use of fashion products
  • 3.5 Use a range of routine and non-routine tests to gather data on fashion product quality
4 Analyse findings of textile research
  • 4.1 Analyse research findings against research objectives and criteria, and prioritise according to significance
  • 4.2 Review methodology to identify any potential influences on findings
  • 4.3 Analyse findings to establish potential contributions to commercial developments
  • 4.4 Take into account intellectual property and ethical practice to select findings with most potential for further review
5 Evaluate and finalise research into fashion industry textiles
  • 5.1 Analyse features and benefits of selected findings
  • 5.2 Analyse disadvantages or risks associated with selected findings
  • 5.3 Develop recommendations on how findings can be used for commercial gain
  • 5.4 Document research findings and recommendations
  • 5.5 Check data for accuracy and relevance, and prepare a report for presentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7268 LMTFD6009B Analyse fashion industry textiles to guide commercial development Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEY95 MSTGN5018 Research and analyse textile materials Unit of competency