Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Design process
The design process for this unit comprises an awareness level understanding of the process to respond to a work brief, including researching sources of information, creating art and design work including prototypes and first drafts, and using design tools such as illustrations, software programs, modelling materials, etc. It also includes an awareness of commercial concepts such as:
type of production
costs
timing
equipment - available and needed
marketing and sales
availability of raw materials and required resources
Elements of design may include:
line
shape/silhouette
colour
texture
value
Principles of design may include:
repetition
pattern
gradation
rhythm
radiation
harmony
contrast
dominance
proportion
balance
unity
Tools and equipment may include:
colour wheel
acrylic paints
paint brushes
cartridge paper
crayons
watercolours
pencils
colour software and painting programs, including colour features of CAD programs
computers
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
Dimensions of colour include:
value/tone
hue
chroma/intensity/clarity
Colour matching involves:
selecting the correct linings, buttons, zips and thread to exactly match the garment

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
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
prepare workstation before commencing work
prepare a colour wheel
prepare a value chart
using a given piece of fabric, colour match all components to complement, such as zips, buttons, thread, linings and other appropriate trims
use appropriate tools and equipment
apply all quality criteria, such as dimension and neatness, in the completion of the charts
convey all necessary instructions or information by the appropriate use of notes
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.