Assessor Resource

MSTLG3001
Make a prototype

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge to design processes leading to the making of a prototype for marketing purposes and must reflect fashion trends and the enterprise focus of manufacture.

Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within industry codes, standards and defined procedures.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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 customer requirements, specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2

Design or modify existing model

2.1

Set up workstation in accordance with specifications and workplace procedures

2.2

Design components to conform with model, using computer-aided design (CAD) or manual technique with reference to all relevant operations

2.3

Select materials, trims and colours

2.4

Produce models from appropriate materials to specifications

2.5

Ensure ongoing liaison occurs with relevant departments in workplace to ensure workability and marketability of design and availability of materials and resources, including workforce skills

3

Produce prototype

3.1

Modify or design existing model to translate design concept into 3-D

3.2

Coordinate making of prototype using sample patterns, relevant designed components and all relevant manufacturing processes

4

Test prototype

4.1

Liaise with other relevant departments in relation to practicality of design and cost of production, and predicted commercial success

4.2

Review prototype with customer specifications and customer, as appropriate

4.3

Make corrections, as necessary

4.4

Make samples for marketing or testing

5

Produce patterns

5.1

Create standard or master pattern from the mean form

5.2

Dissect standard to produce all working patterns, making adjustments for enterprise procedures and materials used to create patterns

5.3

Derive patterns from the master pattern allowing for adjustments, as required

5.4

Prepare and store documentation

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, industry codes and standards

planning and coordinating complicated designs, that consist of at least four (4) components, and prototype operations in line with specifications, customer requirements and work deadlines

preparing equipment and work prior to commencing operations

using computer-aided design (CAD) or manual techniques to design components to conform with model

selecting appropriate materials

liaising with other relevant departments to determine practicality of design, cost of production and predicted commercial success

producing prototypes for at least two (2) different products, using appropriate manufacturing processes over the full range of operations

reviewing prototype with customer specifications and customer

making samples for marketing and testing and correcting, as necessary

producing working patterns for at least two (2) different leather products.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

manufacturing focus of the enterprise

manufacturing capacity, skill capacity, and tool or equipment base of workplace

materials and properties and their reaction to manufacturing processes

pattern design and prototype construction

CAD and manual techniques used in the design phase

quality standards and handling procedures

work health and safety (WHS) and environmental aspects of relevant processes

relevant federal and state or territory legislative or regulatory requirements

recording and reporting procedures.

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 making a prototype, 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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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 customer requirements, specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2

Design or modify existing model

2.1

Set up workstation in accordance with specifications and workplace procedures

2.2

Design components to conform with model, using computer-aided design (CAD) or manual technique with reference to all relevant operations

2.3

Select materials, trims and colours

2.4

Produce models from appropriate materials to specifications

2.5

Ensure ongoing liaison occurs with relevant departments in workplace to ensure workability and marketability of design and availability of materials and resources, including workforce skills

3

Produce prototype

3.1

Modify or design existing model to translate design concept into 3-D

3.2

Coordinate making of prototype using sample patterns, relevant designed components and all relevant manufacturing processes

4

Test prototype

4.1

Liaise with other relevant departments in relation to practicality of design and cost of production, and predicted commercial success

4.2

Review prototype with customer specifications and customer, as appropriate

4.3

Make corrections, as necessary

4.4

Make samples for marketing or testing

5

Produce patterns

5.1

Create standard or master pattern from the mean form

5.2

Dissect standard to produce all working patterns, making adjustments for enterprise procedures and materials used to create patterns

5.3

Derive patterns from the master pattern allowing for adjustments, as required

5.4

Prepare and store documentation

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Workplace procedures include one or more of the following:

requirements prescribed by legislation, industry codes and standards, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

SOPs

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

WHS practices

Leather products include one or more of the following:

clothing

bags

accessories

saddles and saddlery components

Australian Standards include:

the relevant industry or Australian Standards that are current at the time this unit is being undertaken

WHS practices

WHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and include one or more of the following:

manual handling techniques

PPE

safe materials handling

ergonomic arrangement of workplaces

following marked walkways

safe storage of equipment

housekeeping

reporting accidents and incidents

other WHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise

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, industry codes and standards

planning and coordinating complicated designs, that consist of at least four (4) components, and prototype operations in line with specifications, customer requirements and work deadlines

preparing equipment and work prior to commencing operations

using computer-aided design (CAD) or manual techniques to design components to conform with model

selecting appropriate materials

liaising with other relevant departments to determine practicality of design, cost of production and predicted commercial success

producing prototypes for at least two (2) different products, using appropriate manufacturing processes over the full range of operations

reviewing prototype with customer specifications and customer

making samples for marketing and testing and correcting, as necessary

producing working patterns for at least two (2) different leather products.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

manufacturing focus of the enterprise

manufacturing capacity, skill capacity, and tool or equipment base of workplace

materials and properties and their reaction to manufacturing processes

pattern design and prototype construction

CAD and manual techniques used in the design phase

quality standards and handling procedures

work health and safety (WHS) and environmental aspects of relevant processes

relevant federal and state or territory legislative or regulatory requirements

recording and reporting procedures.

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 making a prototype, 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.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times 
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs 
Identify job requirements from customer requirements, specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions 
Set up workstation in accordance with specifications and workplace procedures 
Design components to conform with model, using computer-aided design (CAD) or manual technique with reference to all relevant operations 
Select materials, trims and colours 
Produce models from appropriate materials to specifications 
Ensure ongoing liaison occurs with relevant departments in workplace to ensure workability and marketability of design and availability of materials and resources, including workforce skills 
Modify or design existing model to translate design concept into 3-D 
Coordinate making of prototype using sample patterns, relevant designed components and all relevant manufacturing processes 
Liaise with other relevant departments in relation to practicality of design and cost of production, and predicted commercial success 
Review prototype with customer specifications and customer, as appropriate 
Make corrections, as necessary 
Make samples for marketing or testing 
Create standard or master pattern from the mean form 
Dissect standard to produce all working patterns, making adjustments for enterprise procedures and materials used to create patterns 
Derive patterns from the master pattern allowing for adjustments, as required 
Prepare and store documentation 

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