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Construct complex blocks for fashion garments

Construct complex blocks for fashion garments

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTFD5014
State Code
BAW57
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
030107 - Garment Making
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to construct complex blocks for fashion garments.The unit of competency applies to the construction of blocks to develop patterns for fashion garments that require advanced styling, such as label house, couture, designer label, made-to-measure, bridal or corsetry production.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 construct complex blocks
  • 2.1 Confirm garments in range and obtain profile of target market
  • 2.2 Interpret and clarify design sketches and drawings, specifications and intended purpose of the design with designer
  • 2.3 Evaluate and record size and fit model specifications, body movement and comfort requirements
  • 2.4 Consider fabric characteristics and performance, trims and finishing of the design
3 Construct complex blocks
  • 3.1 Select blocks and block drafting principles and methods for selected fashion garments
  • 3.2 Analyse measurements and characteristic of fit model and enter data into block drafting formulas and methodology
  • 3.3 Construct block using patternmaking technical skills and check to ensure compliance with requirements, design specifications and standards
  • 3.4 Document methods and formulas used
4 Verify blocks for accuracy and suitability
  • 4.1 Check block either manually, by computer or by constructing a toile
  • 4.2 Construct toiles from block, where required
  • 4.3 Verify correct proportion, fit and balance and suitability of garment, and make minor adjustments, where required
  • 4.4 Label final blocks and check for accuracy and completeness of all necessary information to ensure compliance with specifications
5 Develop block portfolio for fashion label
  • 5.1 Present blocks in preparation for development of style patterns according to workplace requirements and cost efficiency
  • 5.2 File and store blocks on appropriate media according to appropriate criteria and complete all required documentation
  • 5.3 Maintain records and prepare reports where necessary
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7254 LMTFD5014B Construct complex blocks for fashion garments Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEY77 MSTAT5010 Construct blocks for garments with advanced styling Unit of competency