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Manage development of garment design concepts

Manage development of garment design concepts

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTAT6001
State Code
OEZ80
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/07/2023
Field of Education
100505 - Fashion Design
Original Release Date
03/07/2023
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop garment design briefs and manage the development of design concepts for commercial production. It has a focus on guiding the development of product designs to meet client and business goals.This unit may apply to processes for own work or directing the activities of others. No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish context for design process
  • 1.1 Identify business and client objectives
  • 1.2 Research global fashion trends and identify emerging themes that relate to objectives
  • 1.3 Determine and consider sustainability requirements based on the business context and sustainable design goals
  • 1.4 Review product range and previous designs developed by the business to assess relevance to current design directions
  • 1.5 Establish production capacity and processes of the business
2. Develop and confirm design brief
  • 2.1 Determine key criteria for design brief based on research and confirm requirements with client
  • 2.2 Write the design brief to reflect key criteria
  • 2.3 Encourage interchange of ideas and consult design development and production personnel to confirm design brief is feasible and appropriate
  • 2.4 Use visual communication to illustrate design requirements and finalise design brief
3. Facilitate design process
  • 3.1 Specify design concept development processes, identifying key tasks and responsibilities
  • 3.2 Specify communication protocols and determine monitoring procedures and checking points
  • 3.3 Identify, select and brief all design development personnel required for the design process
  • 3.4 Brief design personnel to develop design concepts specific to allocated tasks and monitor development to ensure budget and time constraints are met
  • 3.5 Promote a collaborative approach to identify and address problems or inconsistencies in the development of the design concept
4. Evaluate and finalise design development process
  • 4.1 Evaluate design concepts against design brief and seek suggestions to modify or improve concepts, considering sustainability goals
  • 4.2 Finalise design concept and gain client agreement to develop design
  • 4.3 Document design brief, development processes and outcomes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAW48 MSTFD6003 Manage fashion design process Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIY2 MST60122 Advanced Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles Qualification