Unit of competency Outline
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Apply design studio process
Apply design studio process
Unit of competency
National Code
MSTFD4001
MSTFD4001
State Code
BAW94
BAW94
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
100505 - Fashion Design
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply design studio processes when interpreting and responding to a specified brief to produce a fashion design product.The unit of competency applies to the integration of skills across the design process and focuses on experimentation of design studio processes to result in the production of a fashion design product. The design brief may be contextualised to a particular context within the fashion industry and includes clear specifications for the product design.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 for design and production
- 2.1 Identify specifications of design brief, end-user expectations and purposes of the product
- 2.2 Research relevant information to guide design and production process
- 2.3 Analyse information, clarify brief, as required, and identify any additional expertise needed for project
- 2.4 Identify preliminary design concept
3 Undertake design and production processes
- 3.1 Implement design processes to experiment with and develop design concepts
- 3.2 Use appropriate communication tools to seek feedback on design concept from appropriate personnel and modify concept in line with design brief
- 3.3 Use selection processes to evaluate and refine concept options and develop design
- 3.4 Identify production requirements and make preparations for production according to Australian Standards
- 3.5 Identify sequence of operations and complete requirements to develop and confirm design pattern
- 3.6 Complete required actions to produce finished fashion product
4 Review design and production processes
- 4.1 Assess finished product against quality criteria, design specifications and design brief
- 4.2 Evaluate design to identify opportunities for improvement
- 4.3 Analyse and evaluate production process to identify opportunities for improvement
- 4.4 Document process and improvements
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W7220 | LMTFD4001B | Apply design studio process | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OEZ20 | MSTAT4003 | Contribute to garment design refinement and production processes | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDG9 | MST50116 | Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising | Qualification |
| BDH0 | MST40516 | Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising | Qualification |
| BEP8 | MST40519 | Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising | Qualification |
| BDG8 | MST60116 | Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising | Qualification |
| BEP9 | MST50119 | Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising | Qualification |
| BEP4 | MST60119 | Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising | Qualification |