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.
Specifications may include:
budget
cost/price points
type of garment/s
style requirements
fit model specifications
size range
timeline
design restrictions or conditions
Characteristics of target market may include:
age
gender
size, body characteristics
economic and social expectations
purchase pattern
Relevant information may include:
trends
fabrics
production and construction processes
target market
resource availability
costs
Selection processes may include:
checking against design brief
discussing with client
testing with target market
testing with production team
discussing with patternmaker
testing with sales and marketing professionals
Communication tools may include:
inspiration board
storyboard
research information
multimedia tools
print and audio tools
demonstration or exhibition
Presentation skills may include:
effective verbal and non-verbal communication
active listening
use of appropriate communication tools
positive language
clear statement of main points
interpersonal communication skills
Others may include:
supervisor
trainer/mentor
designers
patternmakers
production supervisors
OHS practices
OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit and may include:
manual handling techniques
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise

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:
integrate skills to complete design and production process
interpret and respond to a client brief
experiment with and assess design development processes and outcomes
implement iterative and continuous improvement processes
work with client
develop designs
produce fashion product
apply OHS practices in work operations
maintain accurate records

Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks
identifying improvements
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

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.