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Perform contour draping

Perform contour draping

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTFD5012
State Code
BAW61
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
100505 - Fashion Design
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to perform contour draping for styled garments that are worn against the body.The unit of competency applies to draping fabric to the contours of the figure incorporating working design drawings. Draping may be for a one-off garment that goes from drape to garment or a prototype that goes from drape to flat pattern for small volume production. Draping is performed on a body form, such as a mannequin or model.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 perform contour draping
  • 2.1 Select and prepare draping tools and equipment
  • 2.2 Plot design lines from working drawings onto body form, using narrow tape
  • 2.3 Check measurements against specifications
  • 2.4 Prepare fabric for draping
3 Plan drape
  • 3.1 Identify requirements for adding ease and manipulating dart excess
  • 3.2 Plan seam positioning and develop drape plan
  • 3.3 Prepare cover designs if a fitted foundation to support volume draping or layering is required
4 Perform and finalise drape
  • 4.1 Pin fabric on model form and perform draping operations
  • 4.2 Remove drape from model
  • 4.3 Finalise drape and direct to next production process
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7252 LMTFD5012B Perform contour draping Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEZ82 MSTAT5017 Perform contour draping Unit of competency