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Create pattern to meet design specifications applying advanced patternmaking principles

Create pattern to meet design specifications applying advanced patternmaking principles

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTFD4010
State Code
BAW85
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
80
Description
The unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to create a pattern from an existing block, using advanced patternmaking principles, including contouring, square blocking and pivoting.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 create pattern to meet design specifications
  • 2.1 Select and prepare patternmaking tools, equipment, additional materials, if required, and workstation
  • 2.2 Interpret and clarify design drawings and specifications, and identify design lines and style features
  • 2.3 Clarify design requirements
  • 2.4 Determine ease allowance and obtain details of base size
3 Create pattern
  • 3.1 Select appropriate block to develop pattern and retrieve from storage system
  • 3.2 Apply advanced patternmaking principles to develop pattern from existing block to specified design
  • 3.3 Document methods and formulas used
  • 3.4 Check pattern pieces, label and complete markings
4 Check and finalise pattern for production
  • 4.1 Test toile or garment segments and assess against design specifications
  • 4.2 Make any necessary alterations to finalise pattern and check it is accurate, complete and complies with design specifications
  • 4.3 Select sizing system for pattern and base size
  • 4.4 Prepare spreadsheet and grade table of full size range with essential measurements
  • 4.5 Complete pattern specification sheets with trade drawings, attach to patterns for storage and file appropriately
  • 4.6 Prepare work order for sizing labels as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7229 LMTFD4010B Create pattern to meet design specifications applying advanced pattern-making principles Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEZ15 MSTAT4008 Create standard-size garment patterns from existing blocks Unit of competency