Assessor Resource
LMTFD5012B
Perform contour draping
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
The unit 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-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 to plan and prepare for draping. Initiative and enterprise and problem solving skills are applied to conduct drape, make modifications and transfer information to paper. Communication skills are used to take measurements and record specifications. Self management skills are used to ensure results meet quality standards and design brief.
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to perform contour draping for styled garments that are worn against the body.
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