Assessor Resource
LMTFD5008B
Conduct fashion design purchasing
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
The unit applies to the research of national or international fashion themes and styles, location of fashion design outlets and purchasing of products to use in the development of designs and fashion directions. Purchases may be to inspire new designs or assist in demonstrating ideas to meet a client design brief.
Purchasing skills covered by this unit include the ability to identify emerging styles and themes, recognise development opportunities and select designs according to the design needs of a product range or label. Purchasing is conducted on overseas location with a requirement to research and locate fashion design outlets and suppliers.
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 skills in planning and organising and problem solving to determine purchasing arrangements to achieve purchasing objectives. Communication skills are used to present purchases and themes and complete documentation.
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to research and purchase fashion products for use in the development of fashion designs.
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