Unit of competency Outline
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23/07/2026 12:32 AM AWST
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Cost design production
Cost design production
Unit of competency
National Code
LMTFD5009B
LMTFD5009B
State Code
W7249
W7249
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/10/2014
Field of Education
100505 - Fashion Design
Original Release Date
24/10/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to cost products for volume production within the fashion design industry.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify available production options
- 1.1 Different production options are identified.
- 1.2 Features of production options are identified
2 Identify costs associated with each production option
- 2.1 Cost benefits of each option are identified and compared.
- 2.2 Cost negatives of each option are identified and compared.
- 2.3 Previous production records are reviewed and appropriate personnel are consulted, to determine costing efficiency of production options.
- 2.4 Variables which impact on design production costs are identified.
- 2.5 OHS practices are considered in costing.
3 Identify industry standards for design production
- 3.1 Target market for end products in design production is identified.
- 3.2 Differences between short-run or design production and large scale volume production are identified and compared.
- 3.3 Quality industry standards for design production are identified.
4 Develop costing sheets to industry standards
- 4.1 Costing sheet is completed for an in-house design production run.
- 4.2 Costing sheet is completed for a cut, make and trim production run.
- 4.3 Costing sheet is completed for an offshore production run.
- 4.4 Costing sheets are used to compare and select most appropriate design production option.
- 4.5 Quality standards of work and received materials are assessed.
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 options may include:
in-house production
cut, make and trim suppliers
offshore production
Costs may include:
freight
tariffs/duties
wastage
wages or labour
materials
equipment usage and maintenance
Cost benefits may include:
reduced wastage
greater control over production schedule
reduced overheads
flexible use of labour
cheaper labour
greater flexibility
Cost negatives may include:
high overheads
freight/shipping
lack of quality control
longer lead times
larger minimum orders
Variables may include:
labour availability
availability of materials and equipment
transportation reliability
exchange rate changes
complexity of design production
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
Differences may include:
quality control
style/design features
choice of fabrics
using of linings
choice of trims
extras, e.g. pleating, embroidery
costs
machinery and equipment requirements
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 options may include:
in-house production
cut, make and trim suppliers
offshore production
Costs may include:
freight
tariffs/duties
wastage
wages or labour
materials
equipment usage and maintenance
Cost benefits may include:
reduced wastage
greater control over production schedule
reduced overheads
flexible use of labour
cheaper labour
greater flexibility
Cost negatives may include:
high overheads
freight/shipping
lack of quality control
longer lead times
larger minimum orders
Variables may include:
labour availability
availability of materials and equipment
transportation reliability
exchange rate changes
complexity of design production
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
Differences may include:
quality control
style/design features
choice of fabrics
using of linings
choice of trims
extras, e.g. pleating, embroidery
costs
machinery and equipment requirements
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:
assess and complete all required information on costing sheet
complete at least three different costing sheets for three different design production options
apply all quality criteria in completion of costing sheet
apply OHS practices in work operations
maintain accurate records
accurately draw trade sketches of a range of garments as detailed in the design brief or specifications
accurately label sketches with appropriate notes relating to construction and design features
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.
Critical aspects of evidence
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
assess and complete all required information on costing sheet
complete at least three different costing sheets for three different design production options
apply all quality criteria in completion of costing sheet
apply OHS practices in work operations
maintain accurate records
accurately draw trade sketches of a range of garments as detailed in the design brief or specifications
accurately label sketches with appropriate notes relating to construction and design features
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.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W6542 | LMTFD5009A | Cost design production | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAW65 | MSTFD5009 | Cost production of fashion or textile designs | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W396 | LMT60307 | Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology | Qualification |
| W391 | LMT50307 | Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology | Qualification |
| W394 | LMT50607 | Diploma of Fashion and Textiles Merchandising | Qualification |
| W398 | LMT60507 | Advanced Diploma of Fashion and Textiles Merchandising | Qualification |