Required skills

communication skills to engage with others about approaches to the design of wearable objects

initiative and enterprise skills to experiment with techniques to produce effects that enhance wearable objects

learning skills to refine and improve a range of techniques

literacy skills to

interpret design briefs

research information to support graphic design work

numeracy skills to

calculate costs and quantities

take measurements

selfmanagement and planning skills to plan work tasks

technical skills to evaluate adapt and integrate a range of techniques into the design and prototyping of wearable objects

Required knowledge

role of experimentation in the design process

work and ideas of other designers of wearable objects

formal elements and principles of design and their application to the design of wearable objects

techniques materials tools and equipment and their application to designing and making wearable objects

capabilities of different types of equipment used in the manufacture of wearable objects

common formats and features of briefs relating to the design of wearable objects

history and theory of design in relation to the design of wearable objects

intellectual property issues and legislation and their relevance to the design of wearable objects

sustainability considerations for wearable object design

OHS requirements relevant to the design of wearable objects

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

test and use a range of approaches and techniques for the design of wearable objects in response to the requirements of a brief

produce a prototype of at least one wearable object

apply knowledge of processes and techniques used to design wearable objects

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

briefs on which to base the design of wearable objects

equipment and tools used to produce prototypes of wearable objects

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct observation of design or prototyping work in progress including exploration of and experimentation with techniques

evaluation of objects designed by the candidate

questioning and discussion about the candidates intentions and the work outcome

review of visual documentation for wearable objects

review of portfolios of evidence

review of thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands eg literacy and the needs of particular groups eg people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English remote communities and those with interrupted schooling

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

BSBDESA Generate design solutions

BSBDES401A Generate design solutions

BSBDESA Interpret and respond to a design brief

BSBDES402A Interpret and respond to a design brief.

Specifications may refer to:

Briefs are usually prepared by a commissioning body or organisation and may be:

Wearable objects may include:

Parameters and constraints may refer to:

Relevant people may include:

Information may be about:

Work space needs may include:

Materials may include:

Tools and equipment relate to requirements for dressmaking, shoemaking and leatherwork, millinery and jewellery making, and include:

Preliminary visual representations may involve:

Approaches may include:

Criteria may relate to:

Strategies to test techniques may involve:

Techniques may include:

Process to refine design approach may involve:

Process used to document the design approach may involve: