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.
Production personnel may include:
patternmakers
designers
cutters
pressers
despatch personnel
machinists
supervisors
Communication channels and tools may include:
sketches, drawings, illustrations, photographs
samples of fabrics and garments
written descriptions and instructions
specification sheets
storyboards
meetings
electronic communication tools
Protocols may include:
specific formats, timing and content of communication required by others performing related garment production processes
Quality standards may include:
accepted formats for presenting ideas and concepts
standards of presentation for drafts and final versions
layout and content
Objectives may include:
clarify production processes
suggest improvements to processes, patterns or designs
convey information about production
report difficulties or problems
hand over production to next process
Interacting and communicating may include:
face to face
by telephone
writing
Appropriate personnel may include:
supervisor
work colleagues
colleagues with specific and relevant expertise

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:
interact with production personnel to achieve agreed outcomes
apply an understanding of the roles and information needs of different production personnel
use different communication tools
seek appropriate feedback
meet workplace standards including quality standards

Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks according to instructions
working systematically with attention to detail
identifying improvements and avoiding damage
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions

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.