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Use and apply sizing systems appropriate for fashion design

Use and apply sizing systems appropriate for fashion design

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTFD4018
State Code
BAW76
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
20
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to use and apply sizing systems appropriate for designing garments.The unit of competency applies to sizing standards that are required in the design, production and retailing of garments. Work is conducted according to defined procedures.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 Determine job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions
2 Prepare to use and apply sizing system
  • 2.1 Identify Australian approaches to sizing standards and identify features of sizing systems
  • 2.2 Identify international sizing systems and determine advantages and disadvantages of different sizing systems
  • 2.3 Establish intended purpose of the garment design
3 Develop size chart
  • 3.1 Analyse sizing requirements of garment and determine sizing system
  • 3.2 Read and interpret design specifications and clarify the brief with designer, where necessary
  • 3.3 Analyse body measurements and body characteristics and their effect on sizing
4 Develop size chart
  • 4.1 Identify appropriate sizes from sizing system for the design
  • 4.2 Identify effects of inappropriate sizing for the design
  • 4.3 Take necessary body measurements and record distinctive body characteristics
  • 4.4 Develop and store size chart, as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7237 LMTFD4018B Use and apply sizing systems appropriate for fashion design Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEY94 MSTAT4017 Use garment sizing systems Unit of competency