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.
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
Factors to be considered when costing may include:
variable costs, eg fabric and labour
fixed costs, eg overheads
profit
Market forces may include:
market demand for fashion labels, eg known versus unknown designer
Costs may include:
fabric
trims
labour
overheads
Hidden costs may include:
sample garments not being included in costing of bulk garments
Labour may include:
designers
machinists
sample machinists
cutters
marker makers
patternmakers
quality controllers
pressers
packaging
marketing and sales
transportation
Different methods of utilising labour may include:
cut, make and trim (CMT)
subcontractors
offshore production
Components may include:
date
style/design number
size
fabrics/linings
trims
extras, eg pleating, embroidery
labour/CMT
freight/shipping
packaging
overheads
labels
fabric swatch
trims
flat trade sketch

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
use appropriate tools and equipment
apply all quality criteria in the completion of the 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.