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Conduct digital patternmaking and grading

Conduct digital patternmaking and grading

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTFD5021
State Code
BAW52
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
135
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to use digital technologies to produce patterns and conduct grading for fashion designs.The unit of competency applies to the use of specialised electronic programs and computing equipment to digitise patterns and access existing pattern block libraries to create and grade pattern styles for a set size range.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 standard SOPs
  • 1.4 Determine job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions
2 Prepare to use electronic design tools
  • 2.1 Interpret measurements and pattern requirements from technical drawings and specifications sheets
  • 2.2 Identify garment factors that need to be considered
  • 2.3 Select and prepare suitable software programs and computing equipment
  • 2.4 Access and prepare digital working space
3 Digitise and modify patterns
  • 3.1 Input manual pattern into program
  • 3.2 Prepare final pattern pieces for grading and marking
  • 3.3 Print pattern and assess against design and production specifications
4 Access and modify library patterns
  • 4.1 Access pattern block from library
  • 4.2 Modify patterns to create design features
  • 4.3 Produce style from block to meet design requirements
  • 4.4 Print pattern and assess against design and production specifications
5 Grade patterns using digital techniques
  • 5.1 Grade pattern according to sizing system for identified target group
  • 5.2 Check all pattern points in preparation for grading
  • 5.3 Grade block to meet size specifications requirements
  • 5.4 Use block to make pattern and grade
6 Check and finalise pattern
  • 6.1 Produce graded pattern
  • 6.2 Assess accuracy and completeness
  • 6.3 Make adjustments or improvements as required
  • 6.4 Create final products and protect, organise and store them according to workplace practices
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEZ87 MSTAT5014 Conduct digital patternmaking and grading Unit of competency