Assessor Resource
LMTFD5001B
Design bras and swimwear
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
The unit applies to the design for production of bras and swimwear that include structured foundations such as boning, underwire, corsetry, etc. Bras and swimwear that do not include these components are covered in other fashion design units.
Design relates to individual garments where a variety of fabrics may be used to produce the final garment. The extent and nature of product design will depend on the products individual workplace.
Discretion and judgement are required in planning and selecting processes.
Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team-related activities.
The application of this unit is according to OHS practices of the enterprise and workplace practices, which may include:
requirements prescribed by legislation, awards agreements and conditions of employment
standard operating procedures
work instructions
oral, written and visual communication
quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output
housekeeping
tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control, and recycling
This unit requires the application of skills associated with communication and problem solving to develop storyboards, sketches and design concepts, present design concepts and complete documentation. Initiative and enterprise are required to design bras and swimwear and planning and organising skills are required to complete garments. Self management skills are required to ensure garments meet quality requirements.
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to design structured bras and swimwear for production.
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