List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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 |
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2 | Prepare for commercial design and production | 2.1 | Research national and international fashion trends, production trends and industry practices to guide design directions |
| 2.2 | Determine commercial and design objectives of the workplace and analyse commercial success of previous fashion products to assess relevance for design directions |
| 2.3 | Conduct and analyse market research to inform development of design directions |
| 2.4 | Access and apply information on design techniques and processes used to achieve desired effects, as required throughout design and development processes to improve product |
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3 | Create design brief | 3.1 | Identify and scope commercial opportunities for fashion designs |
| 3.2 | Explore and clarify design directions with appropriate personnel |
| 3.3 | Develop design brief as an iterative process to generate ideas and design direction. |
| 3.4 | Conduct initial testing with appropriate personnel and market research activities to confirm design brief and specifications for development |
| 3.5 | Conduct ongoing testing and review design brief through development of sample products |
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4 | Undertake design and production process | 4.1 | Identify preliminary concept options, discuss with client or workplace design team and evaluate options against design brief specifications |
| 4.2 | Apply principles and elements of design to experiment with design concepts |
| 4.3 | Use selection processes to evaluate and refine concept options and scope out preliminary design concepts to present to client |
| 4.4 | Present design concept to client and apply client’s feedback to modify and improve design |
| 4.5 | Scope production requirements and make preparations for production |
| 4.6 | Identify sequence of operations and complete requirements to develop and confirm design pattern |
| 4.7 | Complete required actions to produce finished fashion product |
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5 | Review design and production processes | 5.1 | Assess finished product against quality criteria, design specifications and design brief |
| 5.2 | Evaluate design to identify opportunities for improvement |
| 5.3 | Analyse and evaluate production process to identify opportunities for improvement |
| 5.4 | Document process and improvements |
| 5.5 | Plan to present final product to client or appropriate personnel |
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6 | Present finished product to client | 6.1 | Prepare finished product for presentation |
| 6.2 | Select accessories, fabric examples and components to convey range and style options of design |
| 6.3 | Select model, as required |
| 6.4 | Organise presentation of finished product |
| 6.5 | Seek client response and assess for improvement possibilities |
| 6.6 | Assess further production and business opportunities |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:
reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices and other reference material
applying relevant standards
researching national and international fashion trends, production trends and industry practices, and conducting and analysing market research, to inform development of design directions
developing design brief for one (1) of the following:
two (2) or more specialised garments
a small range of 3–5 items, including at least one (1) advanced styling garment and one (1) complex garment
three (3) or more complex garments
developing design brief and iterative process to generate ideas and design direction, and conducting initial testing with appropriate personnel and market research activities to confirm design brief and specifications for development
identifying preliminary concept options, using selection processes to evaluate and refine concept options, and scoping out preliminary design concepts to present to client
identifying sequence of operations, developing and confirming design pattern, and completing required actions to produce finished fashion product
assessing finished product against quality criteria, design specifications and design brief, and identifying opportunities for improvement
analysing and evaluating production process and documenting process and improvements
organising presentation to client, including all necessary materials to present fashion product, seek client response and assess future commercial opportunities
documenting processes and maintaining accurate records.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Australian Standards for patterns and garment construction
design, pattern making and fashion production tools, equipment and processes
communication skills and tools
elements and principles of design and how they are used to create good design in the clothing industry
information sources and requirements for design and production
garment construction
fabrics, fibres, trims and accessories, and their properties and characteristics
communication tools:
inspiration board
storyboard
research information
multimedia tools
print and audio tools
demonstration or exhibition
quality criteria:
proportion
perspective
symmetry and balance
detailing
neatness
commercial practices in fashion design development
presentation skills:
effective verbal and non-verbal communication
active listening
use of appropriate communication tools
positive language
clear statement of main points
interpersonal communication skills
recording and reporting practices.
Assessors must:
satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator
have vocational competency in design studio processes, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.
Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.