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Develop product specifications for fashion design
Develop product specifications for fashion design
Unit of competency
National Code
MSTFD4012
MSTFD4012
State Code
BAW83
BAW83
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
20
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to develop product specifications for fashion design.The unit of competency applies to patternmaking or design, where accurate specifications are required to communicate, interpret and clarify a garment design to ensure production achieves the requirements of the design brief. Specification documentation may include standard forms, trade drawings and use of industry standards, according to workplace practices and 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 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Prepare to develop product specifications
- 2.1 Identify key features of different types of specification sheet and drawing techniques
- 2.2 Identify common faults and discrepancies and their causes
- 2.3 Identify industry standards in relation to sizing and the impact of industry sizing deviations
- 2.4 Identify acceptable deviations from set standards for sizing and quality
3 Complete specification sheet for fashion product
- 3.1 Analyse and interpret design instructions
- 3.2 Produce drawing or sketch on specification sheet using appropriate tools and equipment and quality criteria
- 3.3 Complete specification sheet with all relevant information and record set deviations
4 Review specifications
- 4.1 Compare finished product against specifications and identify deviations
- 4.2 Make adjustments to finished product, as required, or repair deviations
- 4.3 Revise specification sheets as required and record and store documentation.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W7231 | LMTFD4012B | Develop product specifications for fashion design | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OEZ19 | MSTAT4004 | Develop product specifications for garment designs | 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 |
| BDF9 | MST40216 | Certificate IV in Clothing Production | Qualification |
| BEP5 | MST40219 | Certificate IV in Clothing Production | Qualification |