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Grade complex patterns

Grade complex patterns

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTFD5016
State Code
BAW59
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
030107 - Garment Making
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to conduct allometric grading of shaped or 3-D patterns for fashion garments.The unit of competency applies to grading patterns where the focus is on taking into account differences in body growth for a specialised fit. Allometric grading must consider the relative growth rate of different parts of the body. Discretion and judgement may be required in planning and selecting processes.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 grade complex patterns
  • 2.1 Research target market and collect data of target market for measurement table
  • 2.2 Clarify design brief and confirm target market and intended purpose of design with designer
  • 2.3 Analyse measurement table
  • 2.4 Identify growth of circumference and length increments and construct size table
  • 2.5 Identify base pattern pieces, allocate grade points and construct grade rule table
3 Grade complex patterns
  • 3.1 Determine stacking or outlay requirements, including direction
  • 3.2 Grade pattern manually using patternmaking technical skills or by computer
  • 3.3 Identify stack points or lines if stacking is used
  • 3.4 Preserve integrity of pattern attributes during grading
  • 3.5 Accurately label all pattern pieces with pattern marking symbols
  • 3.6 Check pattern for accuracy and rectify or address faults as required
4 Finalise and store complex patterns
  • 4.1 Prepare shaped patterns and markers and present in preparation for production
  • 4.2 Prepare specification documents required
  • 4.3 Maintain records and complete documentation as required
  • 4.4 File patterns according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7256 LMTFD5016B Grade shaped patterns Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEZ88 MSTAT5012 Grade complex patterns Unit of competency